Introduction: The Setting of Kāmyavana Kāmyavana is one of the twelve sacred forests of Vṛndāvana, where Lord Kṛṣṇa performed many of His divine pastimes. One such pastime occurred at a…
Introduction: Durvāsā Muni’s Curse In the Satya-yuga, the great sage Durvāsā Muni took residence on the bank of a sacred lake called Vimala-Kuṇḍa. Durvāsā, known for his intense austerities and…
Introduction: A Devoted King King Jayamal, whose story is beautifully recorded in the "Bhaktamala," was a great devotee of Lord Krishna, worshipping Him with unwavering devotion and surrender. Krishna, known…
Introduction: A Simple Request Mukunda Dasa, a devoted follower, once had to leave his home for urgent medical business. Before leaving, he entrusted his young son, Raghunandana, with the important…
Introduction: The Pandavas’ Dilemma After completing their twelve years of exile and one year incognito, the Pandavas returned to Hastinapur and sought the return of their kingdom, Indraprastha. However, their…
ntroduction: The Encounter Between Indra and Maharishi Durvasa Once, Lord Indra, the king of the Devas, was riding his majestic elephant, Airavata, when he came across the revered sage Maharishi…
IIntroduction: The Pandavas’ Predicament The five Pandava princes, rightful heirs to the throne, were continually harassed by their envious cousin, Duryodhana. He schemed relentlessly to eliminate them, hoping to claim…
IIntroduction: The Journey of a Saint and His Disciple Once, a saint and his disciple were traveling to different places, preaching about God and spirituality. During their travels, they came…
Introduction: The Importance of Pure Offerings In the early days of ISKCON, Srila Prabhupada placed great emphasis on the proper preparation, offering, and distribution of prasadam. He understood the spiritual…
Introduction: The Journey to Jagannatha Puri During the later years of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s life, He resided in Puri, where every year a large group of devotees from Bengal would…