The Test of Hanuman’s Devotion Once, Narada Muni, the great sage and pure devotee, visited Hanuman. In a playful manner, he challenged Hanuman’s devotion, saying, "You are not a true…
Once, a pious king performed a continuous fire sacrifice to Lord Shiva for one month, offering huge amounts of ghee. Lord Agni, who consumed all the ghee, became saturated and…
The Love of Lord Krishna for His Devotees One day, King Akbar, curious about the nature of divine love, asked his wise minister Birbal, "Why does your God behave so…
The Greatness of the Mantra Once Narada Muni asked Lord Krishna, "What is the greatness of Your Mantra? Please explain in detail so that everyone can understand." Krishna replied, "I…
Once, it was advertised that the devil was going to put his tools up for sale. On the date of the sale, the tools were laid out for public inspection,…
One day, Krishna and His cowherd friends were wandering in the enchanting forests of Vrindavan. As they were exploring, Krishna felt hungry. Noticing His hunger, a nearby mango tree, out…
One day, Vrishabhanu Maharaja went to the banks of the Yamuna River at around noon to take his midday bath. As he approached the river, he noticed a golden lotus…
The Divine Love of Krishna and the Cows When Krishna was preparing to leave for cow herding for the first time, Mother Yashoda, concerned for her beloved son's well-being, approached…
Introduction On the auspicious day of Diwali, in the month of Kartik, a divine pastime unfolded at Malyahara Kunda in Vrindavan. This story, narrated by Raghunatha dasa Gosvami in his…
Krishna's Dance with the Peacocks 1. The Awakening Melody One day, Krishna awoke first from a rest in the forest with His cowherd friends. Desiring to wake everyone and call…