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Meditation, a time-honored practice that has endured through the centuries, has recently surged in popularity as individuals worldwide seek to enhance their mental well-being and achieve a state of inner peace. This ancient technique involves channeling one’s focus and thoughts to attain a deep sense of relaxation. From Hindu and Buddhist monks to prominent figures […] The post Meditation Guide : A Step-by-Step Guide Based on the Timeless Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita appeared first on The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal.

The following is an audio recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 14, Verses 99-191. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur describes how Lakshmipriya devi left her body and how this sad news was broken to Lord Chaitanya upon His return from East Bengal. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/lakshmipriya+devi+disappearance.mp3 A few words on these verses – […] The post Disappearance of Lakshmipriya devi and return of Sri Chaitanya from East Bengal |...

The following is an audio recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 7, Verses 1-112. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur describes the devotional life of Sri Viswaroop, Lord Chaitanya’s elder brother, and how he accepted his sannyasa. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/biswaroop.mp3 A few words on these verses – Viswaroop’s devotional life and sannyasa Viswaroop […] The post Viswaroop (elder brother of Lord Chaitanya) – Devotional life and sannyasa |...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 9, Verses 154-187. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur describes the meeting of Nityananda Prabhu with Srila Madhavendra Puri and how they glorify each other. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/madhavendra.mp3 A few words on these verses – Nityananda Prabhu meets with Madhavendra Puri Sri Madhavendra Puri […] The post Nityananda Prabhu meets with Madhavendra Puri | Chaitanya Bhagavata...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 11, Verses 1- 68. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur describes Lord Chaitanya’s educational and scholarly pastimes (Vidya vilasa). These are also sometimes referred to as the ‘vidya vilasa’ pastimes of the Lord. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/lod+chaitanya-+vidya+vilasa.mp3 Chaitanya Mahaprabhu – the great scholar : […] The post Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s educational (Vidya Vilasa) pastimes...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 10, Verses 79 – 131. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur describes the marriage of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Lakshmipriya devi. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/chaitanya-lakshmipriya.mp3 A few words on these verses – Marriage of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu with Lakshmipriya devi : The adhivasa ceremony […] The post Marriage of Sri Chaitanya and Lakshmipriya devi | Chaitanya Bhagavata...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 12, Verses 88 – 213. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur depicts the daily activities (pastimes) of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Nabadwip. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Lord_Chaitanya_daily_pastimes.mp3 A few words on these verses – Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s daily activities : These verses depict how the Vaishnavas […] The post Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s daily activities in Nabadwip | Chaitanya...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 3, Verses 9 – 32. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur describes Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s horoscope and how it was presented by Pandita Nilambara Chakravarty and other brahmanas. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Lord_chaitanya_horoscope.mp3 A few words on these verses – Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s horoscope : Pandita […] The post Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s horoscope presented by Nilambar...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 13, Verses 59-190. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur recites how Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu met with the digvijayi Pandita Keshava Kashmiri, how He defeated the scholar and how Keshava submitted himself unto the lotus feet of Lord Chaitanya. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/keshavakashmiri.mp3 A few […] The post Chaitanya Mahaprabhu defeats Keshava Kashmiri | Chaitanya Bhagavata recitation...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 9, Verses 101-153. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur describes Lord Nityananda’s extensive pilgrimage. These pastimes had taken place during the early years of Lord Nityananda’s life and was before He met with Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/np-pilgrimage.mp3 A few words on […] The post Lord Nityananda’s pilgrimage | Chaitanya Bhagavata recitation appeared first...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 2, Verses 195-216. In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur sings the glories of the divine appearance of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/cm_app.mp3 A few words on these verses – divine appearance of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu : In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur sings […] The post Divine appearance of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu | Chaitanya Bhagavata Recitation appeared first...

The following is a recitation from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata, Adi Khanda, Chapter 1 (Verses 11-21) & Chapter 9 (Verses 211-238). In these verses, Srila Vrindavan das Thakur glorifies Lord Nityananda, his spiritual master, and explains the exalted position of Nitai Chand. https://recitations.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/glorify_nityananda.mp3 A few words on these verses – Srila Vrindavan das glorifies Lord […] The post Vrindavan das glorifies Lord Nityananda | Chaitanya Bhagavata Recitation...

(The below is adapted from Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s ‘Prema Pradipa’) yamadaibhir yoga pathaihkama-lobha hato muhuhmukunda-sevaya yadvattathatmaddha na samyati(Srimad Bhagavatam, 1.6.35)–Though it is true that by exercising restraint of the senses by the yoga system one can get respite from the disturbances of desire and lust, yet this is not sufficient to give satisfaction to the […] The post Bhakti (devotion) vs Ashtanga Yoga | Comparison and analysis | Prema Pradipa appeared first on...

(The Following is an excerpt from Srila Jagadananda Pandita’s ‘Sri Prema Vivarta‘) (Sri Jagadananda Pandita writes)One day Lord Gaurahari left the Gundicha temple to sit in the Jagannatha Vallabha gardens. It was the auspicious day of Ekadasi. He spent the whole day and night chanting the holy name of Krishna.Accompanying the Lord were Swaroop Damodara, […] The post Ekadashi – How to observe this auspicious occasion | Teachings of Lord Chaitanya appeared first on The Gaudiya Treasures of...

The pastime of Sri Jagannatha Misra’s disappearance is very painful for the Gaudiya Vaishnavas. Though both the appearance and the disappearance of a Vaishnava is considered to be auspicious, yet the apparent misery of our beloved Gauranga and Mother Saci are very difficult to overlook. It is exactly for this reason that not much is […] The post Jagannatha Misra’s Disappearance | One who reads this achieves Vaikuntha appeared first on The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal.

(The Following is an excerpt from Srila Jagadananda Pandita’s ‘Sri Prema Vivarta‘) (Srila Jagadananda Pandita remembers) aha se chaitanya pada bhajanera sampadakotha ebe gelo ama chhadiamake feliya gela mrityu mor na hailashoke ami yai gadagadi (Sri Prema Vivarta, 2.17) – O! the feet of Lord Chaitanya are the wealth of one’s devotion. Where have they […] The post Sri Jagadananda Pandita & Lord Chaitanya | Navadvipa Pastimes | Sri Prema Vivarta appeared first on The Gaudiya Treasures of...

(The following is an excerpt from Srila Jagadananda Pandita’s ‘Sri Prema Vivarta’) Srila Jagadananda Pandita writes – O Gauranga! Leaving the shelter of Your feet, I am traveling to Sri Vrindavana. Considering that I would be able to see Your previous pastimes, I wished to go there.Now I repent having thought like that. Not seeing […] The post Eagerness to see Lord Gauranga | Love in separation | Sri Prema Vivarta appeared first on The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal.

(The below is an excerpt from Srila Jagadananda Pandita’s ‘Sri Prema Vivarta’) Enquiries of Sri Raghunatha Das Goswami One day Sri Raghunatha asked Swaroop Damodara,” What is Divine Love? Please give me a general perception of it. I cannot comprehend the ecstatic divine love described by Vidyapati and Chandidasa.Their words externally come across as nothing […] The post Divine Love (Prema or Piriti) and its characteristics | Sri Prema Vivarta appeared first on The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal.

There are two types of renunciations – fake and appropriate. One day Srila Sanatana Goswami enquired, ‘O Lord! Please describe Yukta Vairagya to me. The mayavadis (impersonalists) insist that if a sannyasi (renounced) knows anything material to be comparable to a crow’s stool, then such a sannyasi is the best amongst men.I wish to learn […] The post Chapter Nine – Yukta Vairagya | Sri Prema Vivarta appeared first on The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal.

The holy name of the Lord does not manifest itself in bad association In bad association, the holy name of Krishna never appears. The letters of the name might be uttered but the real name never manifests itself. Sometimes a semblance of the pure holy name appears. One constantly commits offenses unto the holy name […] The post Chapter Seven – The Holy Name is for Everyone | Sri Prema Vivarta appeared first on The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal.