Preparing Ourselves for Parikrama (English)

To get emancipation from worldly bondage you have to perform Parikrama. You have to engage your sense organs, mind, intelligence and everything for the service of Navadvip Dham. The transcendental Navadvip Dham, the spiritual realm is one with Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the most munificent form of Godhead. Navadvip Dham is all merciful. Without the grace of Navadvip Dham you cannot perform Vraja Dham Parikrama. You will not be able to see Vraja Dham.

On the Adhivas of Parikrama (Hindi)

By performing parikrama, our love and attachment to the Supreme Lord increases and we lose interest in any matter not related to the Supreme Lord. Many householder devotees who are not able to get much sadhu sanga, come for Navadvip dham parikrama and the effect of this injection remains for the rest of the year and then again when the effect fades with time, they come over for parikrama of dham.

Glories of Antardvipa

Navadvip extends over sixteen krosas. Within the sixteen krosas of Navadvipa, which are non-different from Vrndavana, there are nine islands, which form an eight-petaled lotus floating on the water. In the middle of the eight islands, or petals, lies Antardvipa. Brahma received darshan of Sri Gauranga here.

Glories of Chandrasekhar Acharya Bhavan

Sri Chandrasekhar Acharya, or Acharya Ratna as he was sometimes referred to, was the great second branch of Lord Chaitanya’s desire tree of devotional service. He was Lord Chaitanya’s maternal uncle, the husband of Sarvajaya, Saci Mata’s sister. He, like Jagannatha Mishra was originally a resident of Sylhet. Lord Chaitanya had enacted a beautiful play, revealing the pastimes of Vrindavana, here at Chandrasekhar Bhavan, that enchanted the hearts of all the devotees.

Glories of Murari Gupta

Murari Gupta was Hanuman in Ramachandra’s pastime; Purandara was Angada and Govindananda Sugriva. The word Gupta means 'hidden', so the name Murari Gupta indicates that Murari (Sri Chaitanya Deva) had secretly taken up permanent residence in his heart. Murari Gupta took birth in a family of Ayurvedic physicians in the district of Sylhet. Murari Gupta is a physician for material diseases.

The Deities at Yogapith

The eternal pastimes of Lord Chaitanya take place within Yogapitha and the circle of Mayapur, the circumference of which measures three and a half miles and the diameter measures just over one mile. Because the Panca-tattva are seated at the Yogapitha, it is the most glorious of all places.

Glories of Simantadvipa

Hearing Shiva's words, beautiful Parvati quickly went to Simantadvipa. As she constantly meditated on the form of Gauranga and chanted His name, she became immersed in prema. After some time, Gaurachandra appeared with His associates to bestow mercy on Parvati. His complexion was like molten gold. He had long arms, wavy hair, and beautiful limbs. He was wearing a long dhoti folded thrice, and from His neck swung a garland of flowers, which was very attractive to behold. Parvati put Gauranga's foot dust on her Samanta (part in the hair) in great distress. From that, the name of Simantadvipa came.

Glories of Ganganagar

Nityanand Prabhu said to Jiva Goswami, “Listen, Jiva, this Ganganagar was founded by Bhagiratha of the Raghu family. When the Celestial Ganga came down, King Bhagiratha led the way, blowing a conch shell. But when Ganga Devi arrived at Navadvip-dhama, she stopped and would not proceed. Bhagiratha saw this and became fearful. Retracing his steps, he came towards Ganga. At this place i.e. in Ganganagar, he began to perform austerities. Satisfied with this, Ganga Devi personally appeared before him.”

Glories of Belpukur

Leading through Parikrama of Bilvapaksa (Bela Pukhariya or Belpukura) in Navadvip dhama, Sri Nityanand Prabhu says to Jiva Goswami, “Radha and Krishna bestowed Their mercy by appearing before Nimbarka. Lighting up all directions and gently smiling.” They said to Nimbarka, “You are very fortunate. You have performed sādhana in Navadvip, Our dear abode. Here We take on one form, as the son of Sachidevi.”

Glories of Sardanga

Sardanga is non-different from Sri Jagannath Puri, Purushottam Dham. Baladeva, Subhadra and Jagannath Deva came to Sardanga and are being served by the devotees here.

Glories of Chandkazi Samadhi

The Chand Kazi's village is none other than Mathura. After performing kirtana, Gauranga gave love of God to the Kazi and liberated him. Mathura's King Kamsa of krishna-lila became Chand Kazi in Gaura-lila. For that reason, Gauranga addressed the Kazi as His maternal uncle, and out of fear the Kazi took shelter of Gauranga's lotus feet.

Glories of Godrumadvipa (English)

The Lord Indra, and Surabhi remained here beside a banyan tree, constantly serving the lotus feet of Gauranga. Therefore this place is called Godruma [go-cow; druma-tree]. At this place the devotees' desires are fulfilled. One who builds a cottage and worships here will easily become absorbed in Sri Chaitanya's lotus feet.

Glories of Godrumadvip (Hindi)

The Lord disappeared, and Surabhi remained here beside a banyan tree, constantly serving the lotus feet of Gauranga. Therefore, this place is called Godruma [go-cow; druma-tree]. At this place the devotees' desires are fulfilled. One who builds a cottage and worships here will easily become absorbed in Sri Chaitanya's lotus feet.

Remembering His Stay at Suvarnavihar

Srila Gurudev is remembering his stay at Suvarnavihar and describing how it was filled with banana plants and forest. Srila Gurudev says that Srila Paramgurudev sent him to this place to cure his stomach ailment as the water in this place has special qualities.

Glories of Sri Devapalli (English)

Glories of Narasimha Deva at Narasimha Palli (Hindi)

Srila Gurudev narrates the glories of Narasimha Deva at Narasimha Palli Dhama on the third day of Sri Navadvip Dhama Parikrama. He narrates the Lord’s pastime of killing Hiranyakasipu and showering affection on Prahlad.

Glories of Suvarnavihara (Hindi)

During Satya-yuga, a well-known king named Suvarna Sena lived here. For a long time he was simply engaged in ruling the kingdom, and even when he grew old he took no rest. The king's mind was absorbed in material hankering, and he was always thinking how to increase his wealth. Who knows by what good fortune Narada happened to come there? After being profusely worshipped by the king, Narada took him to a secluded place and mercifully instructed him on the Absolute Truth.

Glories of Harihar Kshetra (Hindi)

To the west of the Alakananda River see Kasi, where the followers of Siva and his consort endeavor for liberation. This Navadvipa Kasi, however, is superior to the other Kasi. Here, Siva is always dancing and chanting the name of Gaura, begging his followers to accept Gaura-bhakti. The sannyasis who live for a thousand years in Kasi may attain liberation through the cultivation of jnana, but here the devotees kick away that liberation as they dance and chant the name of Gauranga.

Glories of Vidyanagar

Coming to Vidyanagar, Sri Nityananda Raya explained to Sri Jiva its significance, “At the time of pralaya, Navadvipa, the eternal dhama, remains situated in its pure form as an eight-petaled lotus. All the avataras and fortunate living entities stay in one part of the lotus at that time. Matsya avatara carried the Vedas to Vidyanagar within Rtudvipa. Since the Vedas, which contain all vidya, or knowledge, were brought here, this place is therefore named Vidyanagar.”

Glories of Jahnudvipa and Modadrumadvipa

As Nityananda spoke, they went to Jannagara where they saw the enchanting hermitage of Jahnu Muni. Nityananda Prahhu explained, “This enchanting place named Jahnudvipa is known as Bhadravana. At this place, Jahnu Muni underwent penances and received darsana of the golden form of Gauranga.”

Glories of Rudradvipa

In this Rudradvipa, the eleven Rudras reside. Headed by Nila-lohita Siva, the Rudras chant Gauranga's glories and constantly dance in bliss. As the demigods watch their dancing, they become happy and shower flowers from the sky.

Namo Mahavadanyaya

Yyuga-dharma pravartāimu nāma-saṅkīrtana, cāri bhāva-bhakti diyā nācāmu bhuvana—I shall personally inaugurate the religion of the age, Nama-sankirtan (congregational chanting of the Holy Name). I shall make the world dance in ecstasy, making them experience the loving devotional service in any of the four mellows—dasya, sakhya, vatsalya and madhurya. For a long time I have not bestowed the unalloyed loving service to Me upon the inhabitants of the world. Without such loving attachment, the existence of the material world is useless.