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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 9
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 29, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Karma Bound
Once a young man, named Bala came to Srila Gaurakisora and told him that he wanted to worship the Supreme Lord. Upon hearing this, Srila Gaurakisora said, "If you want to perform real devotional service then you should give up the association of those Vaisnavas accepted by the ordinary people and the non-devotee section of society. Just live here in our association.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 506
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 29, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXVIII - Hanumán's Story
"In doubt and fear long years have passed
And glorious tidings come at last.
True, true is now the ancient verse
Which men in time of bliss rehearse:
"Once only in a hundred years
Great joy to mortal men appears."
But now his woes and triumph tell,
And loss and gain as each befell."
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Prabhupada Padma-vakya
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 29,
CANADA (SUN)
Audio files with transcripts recorded on this day.
April 29, 1973, Los Angeles
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.8.37
"Therefore to be visible to our imperfect eyes, Krsna has appeared in
the stone form, but Krsna is not stone. It is not that we are
worshiping stone; we are worshiping Krsna."
April 29, 1974, Hyderabad
Morning Walk
"So we have to depend on Krsna sincerely. Serve Him, everything,
what is required, that will come, some way or other. That is miracle."
 Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.
The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 8
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 27, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
The Devotee and The Hypocrite
Dipaka was a resident who lived near Srila Gaurakisora for some time. Because of his close relationship with Srila Gaurakisora the people naturally displayed a high devotional regard for him also. Dipaka had previously resided in Orissa. Once Dipaka's father came to Navadvipa. He used to carry a hand written copy of the Srimad-Bhagavatam with him wherever he went. This inspired the people in general to give him charity.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 505
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 27, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXVII - Ráma's Message
"But Ráma, when he first looked down
And saw afar Ayodhyá's town,
Had called Hanumán to his side,
The chief on whom his heart relied,
And said: "Brave Vánar, good at need,
Haste onward, to Ayodhyá speed,
And learn, I pray, if all be well
With those who in the palace dwell.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 7
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 25, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Astakala Lila
A so-called Gosvami approached Srila Gaurakisora to learn the most intimate pastimes of the Lord, called Astakala Lila, so that he could systematically worship the Lord at given periods during the day and night. The first day he came, Srila Gaurakisora told him, "Right now I have no leisure time at hand. When I find the opportunity I will explain it to you." Whenever the caste Gosvami would come, he would get the same answer. Finally the Gosvami became disturbed and stopped coming.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 504
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 25, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXVI - Bharat Consoled
"But Ráma bade the chariot stay,
And halting in his airy way,
In Bharadvája's holy shade
His homage to the hermit paid.
"O saint," he cried, "I yearn to know
My dear Ayodhyá's weal and woe.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 6
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 23, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Different Forms of Maya
Once during the rainy season, Srila Gaurakisora left the grass hut he was residing in and moved to a nearby lodging house. He began to reside on the outer veranda there. One day when prasadam was being served to Srila Gaurakisora a poisonous snake slid up the veranda near the plate, touched it and slithered away. Seeing the snake, an old widowed woman nearby came running and yelled, "A snake has bitten Babaji Maharaja!" Srila Gaurakisora, who was blind, beat his hand upon the ground and asked, "Where is the snake? Where is the snake?" By that time the snake had gone.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 503
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 23, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXV - The Return
"Then Ráma, speeding through the skies,
Bent on the earth his eager eyes:
"Look, Sítá, see, divinely planned
And built by Viśvakarmá's hand,
Lanká the lovely city rest
Enthroned on Mount Trikúṭa's crest
Behold those fields, ensanguined yet,
Where Vánar hosts and giants met.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 5
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 20, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
The Householder Vow
One newly-married devotee and his wife once came to pray for the mercy of Srila Gaurakisora . Srila Gaurakisora said to the husband, "If you actually want to perform devotional service, you must live separately from your wife. Not depending on each other you can chant the Lord's holy names."
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 502
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 20, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXIV - The Departure
"The giant lord the chariot viewed,
And humbly thus his speech renewed:
"Behold, O King, the car prepared:
Now be thy further will declared."
He ceased: and Ráma spake once more:
"These hosts who thronged to Lanká's shore
Their faith and might have nobly shown,
And set thee on the giants' throne.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 4
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 18, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
The Grains of the Materialist
Once, a lawyer named Bhattacarya came to visit Srila Gaurakisora in Kuliya, Navadvipa. He was living nearby and was renting a room from a certain caste gosvami on a monthly basis which included his meals. When the gentleman approached, Srila Gaurakisora asked him, "What arrangement have you made for your meals?" The lawyer replied, "I have arranged to take my meals in the house of a certain gosvami who is a Vaisnava brahmana."
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 501
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 18, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXIII - The Magic Car
"Then slept the tamer of his foes
And spent the night in calm repose.
Vibhishaṇ came when morning broke,
And hailed the royal chief, and spoke:
"Here wait thee precious oil and scents,
And rich attire and ornaments.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 3
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 15, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
Deception and Actual Residence in the Holy Dhama
One day, a doctor, very anxiously desiring to stay in the holy dhama of Navadvipa and serve the Lord, came and revealed his intentions to Srila Gaurakisora. The young devotee had made arrangements to remain in the holy dhama as a doctor and treat sick persons. He planned to beg from the residents of Navadvipa, and with the profit, buy medicine. He would then be able to give free medical treatment. He considered that in this way he would perform his bhajana and at the same time perform the highest welfare activity for the community.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 500
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 15, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXII - Indra's Boon
"Then Indra, he whose fiery stroke
Slew furious Páka, turned and spoke:
"A glorious day, O chief, is this,
Rich with the fruit of lasting bliss.
Well pleased are we: we love thee well
Now speak, thy secret wishes tell."
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja, Part 2
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 13, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
The Charming Garden of Svananda-sukhada-kunja
In 1898, when Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura was staying in Godrumadvipa, just after the garden of Svananda-sukhada-kunja had been built, he first met his spiritual master, Srila Gaurakisora. One day, humbly following the direct instruction of Srimati Radharani, and chanting in a sad voice, Srila Gaurakisora, the chief of the followers of Srila Rupa Gosvami, arrived in the beautiful garden of Svananda-sukhada-kunja. This transcendental crown jewel of the renounced order was wearing a tigerskin cap and carrying a basket containing various paraphernalia used in his personal bhajana.
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Parishads: Sri Vamsivadana Thakura and Sri Syamananda Pandita
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 13, CANADA (SUN) — The Appearance day of Vamsivadana Thakura & Syamananda Prabhu is observed on April 13th.
Sri Vamshivadanananda Thakura
The gopis praised the good fortune of Krishna's flute, for he was able to constantly drink the nectar of Krishna's lips. Everything in Vraja is spiritual, i.e., conscious, and so the flute could take human form as Sri Vamshivadanananda Thakur. His life story has been recounted by his grandson, Shrivallabha Das, in the book Vamshi-vilasa. Other books which contain details of his life are Shripata-paryatana and Bhakti-ratnakara, and the Gaudiya Vaishnava Abhidhana also gives a brief biography.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 499
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 13, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXXI - Dasaratha
"To him Maheśvar thus replied:
"O strong-armed hero, lotus-eyed,
Thou, best of those who love the right,
Hast nobly fought the wondrous fight.
Dispelled by thee the doom that spread
Through trembling earth and heaven is fled.
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The Biography of HDG Srila Gaurakisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 11, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of the life and pastimes of our illustrious Sampradaya Acaraya.
vihaya sangam kuliyalayanam
pragrhya sevam dayitanugasya
vibhasi mayapura-mandirastho
namo namo gaura-kisora tubhyam
O Srila Gaurakisora, you abandoned the association of worldly people and went to live alone at Kuliya in the island of Koladvipa, where you accepted the service of Sri Dayita dasa. Your effulgent personality illuminates the temple of Sri Dayita dasa in the sacred abode of Sri Mayapura dhama. I eternally offer my obeisances unto you, Srila Gaurakisora.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 498
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 11, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXX - Sítá Restored
"Thus spoke the Self-existent Sire:
Then swiftly from the blazing pyre
The circling flames were backward rolled,
And, raising in his gentle hold
Alive unharmed the Maithil dame,
The Lord of Fire embodied came.
Fair as the morning was her sheen,
And gold and gems adorned the queen.
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Sri Garuda, Part 8
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 09, CANADA (SUN) — A serial exploration of Sri Garuda, the transcendental carrier of Lord Visnu.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 497
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 09, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXIX - Glory To Vishnu
"The shrill cry pierced through Ráma's ears
And his sad eyes o'erflowed with tears,
When lo, transported through the sky
A glorious band of Gods was nigh.
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Sri Garuda, Part 7
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 07, CANADA (SUN) — A serial exploration of Sri Garuda, the transcendental carrier of Lord Visnu.
Glorification of Garuda
We have offered in this series an introductory tracing of the presence of Sri Garuda from India's southern tip to the northern Himalayas. There is such an abundance of examples of Garuda worship around the world that we can't begin to cover even the finest here. In fact, the presence of Garuda throughout Java, Sumatra, Bali and Cambodia is so great it will require a number of articles dedicated to that region alone.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 496
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 07, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXVIII - Sítá's Reply
"Struck down with overwhelming shame
She shrank within her trembling frame.
Each word of Ráma's like a dart
Had pierced the lady to the heart;
And from her sweet eyes unrestrained
The torrent of her sorrows, rained.
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Sri Garuda, Part 6
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 05, CANADA (SUN) — A serial exploration of Sri Garuda, the transcendental carrier of Lord Visnu.
Kathmandu Garuda
In previous segments, we looked at the history of Sri Garuda's presence in Nepal, and at a number of the beautiful murtis found in Patan and Bhaktapur. Today we complete the Nepal Garuda tour with a visit to the City of Kathmandu.
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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 495
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 05, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.
Book VI - Canto CXVII - Sítá's Disgrace
"He saw her trembling by his side,
And looked upon her face and cried:
"Lady, at length my task is done,
And thou, the prize of war, art won,
This arm my glory has retrieved,
And all that man might do achieved;
The insulting foe in battle slain
And cleared mine honour from its stain.
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Bhagavatastakam of Rasikananda, Verse 2
BY: DR. DEMIAN MARTINS
Apr 05, INDIA (SUN) — Although dharma, artha, kama and moksa worship and fall at their lotus feet, they despise them. Actually they do not even glance at these things. This great ocean of material existence is very difficult to surpass, but they consider it just like the water on a cow's hoofprint. Relishing the nectar of the love for the Lord of Vraja, they are free from all pains. Bowing my head on the ground, I respectfully glorify these great devotees of the Lord at every moment.
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Kamada Ekadasi
BY: SUN STAFF
Apr 05, CANADA (SUN) — The glories of Chaitra-sukla Ekadasi, or Kamada Ekadasi, observed April 8th in LA, 9th in Mayapur.
Sri Suta Goswami said, "Oh sages, let me offer my humble and respectful obeisances unto the Supreme Lord Hari, Bhagavan Sri Krishna, the son of Devaki and Vasudeva, by whose mercy I can describe the fast day that removes all kinds of sins. It was to the devoted Yudhisthira that Lord Krishna glorified the twenty-four primary Ekadasis, which destroy sin, and now I shall recount one of those narrations to you. Great-learned sages have selected these twenty-four narrations from the eighteen Puranas, for they are truly sublime.
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Bhagavatastakam of Rasikananda, Verse 3
BY: DR. DEMIAN MARTINS
Apr 07, INDIA (SUN) —
TEXT 3
mrgyam brahma-bhavadibhir vraja-vadhu-nathanghri-kanja-dvayim
svatantryat pranayoru-rajjubhir aho baddhva balan nirbharam |
svacchandam pibatas tad-asava-rasam prasyandamanam muda
vande bhagavatan iman anulavam murdhna nipatya ksitau || 3 ||
The lotus feet of the Lord of the damsels of Vraja are sought after even by great personalities like Lord Brahma, Lord Siva and others. What a wonder! Being free to do so, His devotees forcefully bind His feet very tightly with the strong ropes of love and gladly drink the honey that flows from them to their heart's content. Bowing my head on the ground, I respectfully glorify these great devotees of the Lord at every moment.
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This Earth is
A Prison House
BY: VRINDAVAN DAS
Apr 07, SRIDHAM MAYAPUR (SUN) — The following is from Srila Prabhupadera Upadesamrta, a compilation of Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada's instructions in question-and-answer form.
Question: Is this world really a prison house for the conditioned souls?
Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada: "Those who do not desire anything from this material world are called niskincana devotees. In their opinion, there is nothing, no object or entity in this world, that can give us perpetual happiness. This earth is a prison house for the conditioned soul. As a result of our aversion to Krsna we have become prisoners here and are thus suffering so much pain and agony. As prisoners we are under the control of the jailor of this prison house – our mind – and consequently we conceive of our sorrow to be happiness. By this we attain our due distress. Every fool who runs after sense enjoyment in this illusory material world will find himself entangled by nescience in the clutches of maya.
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Srila Prabhupada on
Sri Rama Navami
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Apr 05, CANADA (SUN) — Srila Prabhupada's lecture on Lord Ramacandra's auspicious Appearance Day, March 27, 1969, Hawaii. Rama Navami is observed on April 6th.
Srila Prabhupada: (chants Mangalacarana prayers)
ramadi murtisu kala-niyamena tisthan
nanavataram akarod bhuvanesu kintu
krsnah svayam samabhavat paramah puman yo
govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami
"This is a verse from Brahma-samhita in which the incarnation of Lord Ramacandra is described. Ramadi. Not only Rama, but there are many other, innumerable incarnations. They are compared with the waves of a river. As the waves of the river or the waves of the ocean cannot be counted, similarly, how many incarnations are there of the Supreme Lord it is not possible to count. But out of them, the principal names are mentioned in the sastras. Therefore it is said ramadi. Ramadi means Rama and also other, many incarnations. And they are existing. Not that one incarnation appeared and it is finished. No. Not like that.
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