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Shravan Bhakti: The Gateway to Divine Love
In the vast ocean of devotion, Shravan Bhakti holds a place of great importance, acting as the very foundation upon which all other forms...
Leena Mohanty
Sep 15, 20245 min read
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Navadha Bhakti: The Nine Pillars of Devotion
Navadha Bhakti , or the Nine Forms of Devotion, are described as essential paths for a devotee to realize the Divine. These nine forms...
Leena Mohanty
Sep 8, 20244 min read
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The Fortune of Mother Yashoda
kṣaumaṁ vāsaḥ pṛthu-kaṭi-taṭe bibhratī sūtra-naddhaṁ putra-sneha-snuta-kuca-yugaṁ jāta-kampaṁ ca subhrūḥ rajjv-ākarṣa-śrama-bhuja-calat-k...
Leena Mohanty
Sep 1, 20244 min read
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The Essence of Divine Attraction
Rāga, in its essence, is a state of complete and natural immersion in the object of one’s devotion. When the mind becomes deeply...
Leena Mohanty
Aug 25, 20243 min read
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Rupa Madhuri, Venu Madhuri
sri-gopya ucuh: aksanvatam phalam idam na param vidamah sakhyah pasun anuvivesayator vayasyaih vaktram vrajesa-sutayor anavenu-justam...
Leena Mohanty
Aug 18, 20249 min read
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Sri Vrindavan Dham
In the heart of India, nestled on the banks of the river Yamuna, lies the divine land of Vrindavan - a place where the divine and the...
Leena Mohanty
Aug 11, 20244 min read
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The Glory of Braj Mandal
The word ‘Braj’ has been beautifully and variously depicted in the Vedas and Puranas, each description highlighting its divine essence...
Leena Mohanty
Aug 4, 20244 min read
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Sacred Brij Mandal through the Ages
More than 5,000 years have passed since the days of the Mahabharata, the great epic battle that has left an indelible mark on Indian...
Leena Mohanty
Jul 28, 20245 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -10
Govardhan As the car approached Govardhan, a surge of joy welled up within me. The first glimpse of Kusum Sarovar filled my heart with a...
Leena Mohanty
Jul 21, 20246 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -9
Anuragi Baba We navigated the narrow lanes, eventually turning into Chhipi Gali. There, we knocked on the door of Anurag Kunj, Anuragi...
Leena Mohanty
Jul 14, 20245 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -8
Sri Rasik Bihari Ji Coming out from Baba’s kutir, Didi gently guided us towards the sacred grounds, where the samadhi sthal of the saints...
Leena Mohanty
Jul 7, 20245 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -7
Banamali Baba As the alarm rang, I sprang out of bed and looked outside. The golden hues of dawn kissed the sky, filling us with...
Leena Mohanty
Jun 30, 20246 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -6
Barshana Dham Finally we advanced towards Barshana Dham, the sacred abode of Sriji Radharani, the queen of Braj. The air was charged with...
Leena Mohanty
Jun 23, 20246 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -5
Nandgaon and Kaamyavan Our cab took us through the forests and narrow roads that wove their way through the quaint village, leading us to...
Leena Mohanty
Jun 16, 20245 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -4
Teir Kadamb As we jumped into the cab, excitement bubbled within us, eager to roam around the very place where Sri Krishna enacted a...
Leena Mohanty
Jun 9, 20245 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores -3
3. Parikrama The morning began with the insistent wail of the alarm, growing louder with each passing second. Bleary-eyed and exhausted,...
Leena Mohanty
Jun 2, 20245 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores-2
2. Darshan On that auspicious day, fortune favoured us. As we approached Seva Kunj, the air hummed with the melodious strains of...
Leena Mohanty
May 26, 20245 min read
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A Call to Vrindavan's Sacred Shores
Welcome When the flute calls, who can resist its enchanting melody? It whispers through the soul, igniting a yearning that pulls you...
Leena Mohanty
May 19, 20245 min read
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The Journey of Surrender - 14
Bihari Mohan Sharma In his book "Sri Sri Thakura Mahatmya," Bihari Mohan Sharma shares his experiences with Sri Sri Thakur in simple and...
Leena Mohanty
May 12, 20245 min read
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The Journey of Surrender - 13
Bihari Mohan Sharma Three months passed by quietly and then one day the news reached that Sri Sri Thakur would make a stop in Bihari's...
Leena Mohanty
May 5, 20245 min read
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The Journey of Surrender - 12
Bihari Mohan Sharma Bihari’s days were woven with the threads of duty and devotion, as he balanced the responsibilities of family and...
Leena Mohanty
Apr 28, 20245 min read
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The Journey of Surrender - 11
Bihari Mohan Sharma Bihari's heart was heavy with regret as he couldn't join the Bhakta Sammilani in Baguda that year due to his...
Leena Mohanty
Apr 21, 20245 min read
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The Journey of Surrender - 10
Bihari Mohan Sharma In the quaint village of Kutubpur, nestled amidst serene landscapes, the ladies emanated a divine aura akin to the...
Leena Mohanty
Apr 14, 20245 min read
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The Journey of Surrender - 9
Bihari Mohan Sharma The sun dipped low over the horizon, casting a golden hue over the bustling streets of Puri as the days of pilgrimage...
Leena Mohanty
Apr 7, 20245 min read
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