Observe Ekadashi-vrata to Please the Supreme Lord Only

Srila Gurudev narrates the benefits of observing Ekadashi and adds that observing Ekadashi-vrata in Dhama or in the association of devotees gives the highest benefit. He reasons that in scriptures materialistic benefits are mentioned for observing Ekadashi-vrata, is only to attract general class of people who are attached to worldly things to somehow or the other observe Ekadashi-vrata and attain real eternal benefit which is to get the loving service of Supreme Lord Sri Krishna. Later, Srila Gurudev sings the Kirtan, ‘ātmā nivedana tuwā pade kari’, of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur and explains its meaning.

Instructions for Purushottam Maas

This is a summary of a discourse on the significance of Purushottam-month, by Srila Gurudev.

Hari Vasare Hari Kirtan Vidhan

On Ekādaśī day, the instructions are to stay near the Supreme Lord always. But the difficulty is this. The Supreme Lord is in the transcendental realm and we are on the mundane plane, with this physical body. How, then, are we to remain near the Supreme Lord? This article gives the answer to this question.

Śrī Vṛndāvana Dāsa Ṭhākura

Śrī Kṛṣṇadāsa Kaviraja Gosvāmī says, “If even an atheist or a Muslim whould listen to Caitanya Maṅgala, composed by Śrī Vṛndāvana Dāsa Ṭhākura, he immediately becomes a great Vaiṣṇava. An ordinary human being could not have composed such a sublime work; Lord Caitanya Himself has spoken through the mouth of Vṛndāvana Dāsa. I offer millions of obeisances unto the lotus feet of Vṛndāvana Dāsa Ṭhākura who has delivered the entire universe through his book.”

The Boundless Mercy of Vrindavan Das Thakur

Vrindavan Das Thakur exemplified boundless mercy towards the fallen souls. As a devoted servant of Nityananda Prabhu, an incarnation of Vyasa and a revered teacher of the Vaishnava tradition, Vrindavan Das Thakur's mere touch had transformative power. It was believed that if even a speck of dust from his foot would fall upon a sinner's head, that individual would be blessed, with all sinful inclinations inevitably eradicated. The compassion exhibited by Visnu and the Vaishnavas transcends the understanding of those who fail to recognize their true welfare. Anyone who follows in the footsteps of Vrindavana Das Thakur and both practices and preaches pure devotion to Gaurakrishna will always be engaged in an effort to bring about everyone’s ultimate well-being. While he outwardly appeared stern towards the adversaries of the Lord, his heart overflowed with boundless compassion towards them.