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Vṛndāvana Manifests as Navadvīpa

Vṛndāvana Manifests as Navadvīpa

Haribol! We’re in the middle of Navadvīpa parikramā, and I unexpectedly got locked out of my place until very late at night. So, I’ll be skipping the usual Ekādaśī Eve post this time. For now, here are some beautiful verses from Navadvīpa-dhāma-māhātmya: The Distinction Between Navadvīpa and Vraja

The Focused Hour: How to Get Absorbed Like the Arrow-Maker 🏹

The Focused Hour: How to Get Absorbed Like the Arrow-Maker 🏹

Whoa, this Ekādaśī really snuck up on me! With Navadvīpa parikramā around the corner, things are blissfully busy! So at this moment especially, I need to use my time more carefully than ever. Therefore, instead of trying to think of something too deep and meaningful to discuss in today'

Our Sole Support

Our Sole Support

It’s late at night, and I have very little time to write. One of my New Year’s resolutions was to write something before Ekādaśī throughout the year, so I’m just trying to keep the streak going. As I’ve mentioned before, once we send the Gauḍīya Gīti-guccha

🤲 Preparing for the auspicious arrival – (♻️ post)

🤲 Preparing for the auspicious arrival – (♻️ post)

This Ekādaśī Eve, I’m reposting something I wrote for this mailing list a couple of years ago. Although it was originally written just before Nityānanda Trayodāśī in 2023, I feel it’s even more relevant to reflect on now, as we approach the Vyāsa-pūjā of Gurudeva, Śrīla Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa

Join Us for Daśa-mūla-śikṣā Verse Memorization & Śrī Harināma-cintāmaṇi Study

Join Us for Daśa-mūla-śikṣā Verse Memorization & Śrī Harināma-cintāmaṇi Study

We're continuing our journey through Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's writings, now diving into his Śrī Harināma-cintāmaṇi and memorizing the verses of Daśa-mūla-śikṣā. I wanted to share some details in case you'd like to join us. Śrī Harināma-cintāmaṇi We just finished the middle section of Jaiva-dharma

Finding My Anchor: The Benefit of Daily Reading with Friends

Finding My Anchor: The Benefit of Daily Reading with Friends

I had no idea how auspicious my visit to see Śrīpāda Tridandi Mahārāja in his humble dwelling, nestled in the jungly forest beside Svananda-sukhada-kuñja, would turn out to be. Now, looking back on that meeting nearly 4 ½ years ago, I am just beginning to understand what an impact it made.

Five Years on One Page: The Unexpected Benefits of Writing Daily in This Journal

Five Years on One Page: The Unexpected Benefits of Writing Daily in This Journal

There are only two weeks left in 2024, and I felt inspired to write this stream-of-consciousness reflection about a practice that has made a huge difference in my life this past year: daily writing in a five-year journal. Honestly, I should be working on the songbook right now, but I