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Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā Week 1: Śaraṇāgati

Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā Week 1: Śaraṇāgati

Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura ki jaya! Today we begin our journey through the songs of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura. As we prepare to enter the flow (dhārā) of his songs (gīti), we must start at the very entrance: Śaraṇāgati, or complete surrender. Over the next five weeks, I will send out a

Our 5-Week Journey Through the Songs of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura

Our 5-Week Journey Through the Songs of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura

Hari Haribol! All Glories to Śrī Śrī Guru and Gaurāṅga! I am excited to announce that we are kicking off 2026 by restarting the daily Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā program. I want to invite you to join us for five weeks—from January 1st until February 14th—as we dive into the ocean

A Long Overdue Update and Looking Ahead to the Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura Retreat

A Long Overdue Update and Looking Ahead to the Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura Retreat

It has been a long, long time since I’ve written here on Vine of Devotion, and I finally got a chance, so I wanted to share a little life update and my plans for the near future. For many months, I kept telling myself, “I just need to focus

Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā Returns — Beginning with Śikṣāṣṭaka

Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā Returns — Beginning with Śikṣāṣṭaka

I’m delighted to announce that, by the mercy of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura and our guru-varga, we’ll be restarting the Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā program on Śrīla Gadādhara Paṇḍita’s appearance day—the same auspicious day it was inaugurated last year! 📚 What We’ll Study Together We will start off this program

Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā and Beyond: Latest Updates from Navadvīpa

Bhaktivinoda-gīti-dhārā and Beyond: Latest Updates from Navadvīpa

I'm back in Navadvīpa and settling into my regular routine. Since it's been a while, I wanted to share a quick update about what's happening in my life, our online programs, and the new edition of Śrī Gauḍīya Gīti-guccha. Life We have exciting news