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Significance of Gopashtami

October 29, 2025

Gopashtami is one of the most divine and blissful festivals among all the pastimes of Shri Krishna. On this day, the Supreme Lord Shri Krishna began the divine pastime of herding cows in Braj for the very first time. The connection between Lord Krishna and cows is profound and integral to His divine identity. The Gochāran Leela, where Shri Krishna grazes the cows in the lush pastures of Vrindavan, is a cherished theme in the poems and writings of rasik saints. Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj beautifully describes this divine scene in one of his poems in his signature literary work “Prem Ras Madira.”

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Significance of Sharad Poornima

October 5, 2025

Of all the festivals that have existed since eternity, or will exist in the future, the crest jewel of all these festivals is the festival of Sharad Poornima. Why is this festival so special? It is on this night that Lord Shri Krishna performed the ‘Maharaas.’ To understand its significance, we look at the terms involved: One is ‘Ras’, Another is ‘Raas’. And yet another is ‘Maharaas.’ ‘Ras’ signifies the divine essence, and in this context, it refers to God Himself—Shri Krishna, the embodiment of ‘Ras.’ This is declared in the Vedas. When Lord Krishna bestows the essence of all ‘Ras’ upon individual souls, it is referred to as ‘Raas.’ However, when He engages in ‘Raas’ with countless Gopis, it is elevated to the realm of ‘Maharaas.’

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Reflect upon the merciful nature of the Guru

July 9, 2025

Are Man! Sun Guru-Tatva-Vichār A sādhak, thoroughly conversant with the knowledge of spiritual principles, addresses his mind… O Mind! Listen carefully to some reflections on the entity known as the Guru. The verse, guṁ rautīti guruḥ tells us that he who erases ignorance is the Guru. Even though the Vedas

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Radha Rani Is Grace Personified

May 13, 2024

Kishori Ji is the personified form of grace. She is made of grace from inside as well as outside. She has no other work to perform except showering grace. She has no other desire. A deity or statue is made of a single element. It could be wood, iron, stone, terracotta, clay

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The Science Of ‘Sankirtan’

May 13, 2024

The topic of “Sankirtan” is one of the most important concepts for spiritual seekers. In the tradition of “Bhakti” (devotion to God), sankirtan has a very significant role. In the ‘Bhakti Rasāmrita Sindhu’ written by Rupa Gosvami, one of the most revered Rasik Saints, Sankirtan is defined as – nāmalīlāguṇādināmuchchairbhāṣha tu

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How to Find a Spiritual Guru?

May 13, 2024

तद्विद्धि प्रणिपातेन परिप्रश्नेन सेवया । उपदेक्ष्यन्ति ते ज्ञानं ज्ञानिनस्तत्त्वदर्शिनः ॥ (Gita 4.34) “Approach a shrotriya brahmanishtha Guru, question him with reverence and devotion and serve him sincerely and wholeheartedly. Attain spiritual knowledge from him and practice devotion under his guidance…

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