Author Archives: H.H. Ramai Swami

Also known as Dussehra, Vijaya Dashami is the celebration of Rama’s victory over the demon Ravana. The story of Rama’s killing of Ravana is found in the Ramayana. Vijaya means victory and dashami means tenth and so Vijaya Dashami is the victory on the 10th … Continue reading →

King Yudhiṣṭhira was known as ajāta-śatru, or a person who had no enemy. Therefore, when all the men, demigods, kings, sages and saints saw the successful termination of the Rājasūya-yajña performed by King Yudhiṣṭhira, they were very happy. Śukadeva Gosvāmī … Continue reading →

Lord Kapila was very much satisfied by His mother’s questions because the answers stimulate one’s desire for liberation from the conditional life of material existence. Such questions are called apavarga-vardhanam. Those who have actual spiritual interest are called sat, or … Continue reading →

Srila Prabhupada’s arrival in America marked the beginning of a transformative journey that would lead to the establishment of ISKCON and the spread of Krishna consciousness worldwide. His journey aboard the Jaladuta was marked by significant challenges, including sea sickness … Continue reading →

prauṣṭhapadyāṁ paurṇamāsyāṁ hema-siṁha-samanvitam dadāti yo bhāgavataṁ sa yāti paramāṁ gatim SB 12.13.13 “If on the full moon day of the month of Bhādra one places Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam on a golden throne and gives it as a gift, he will attain the … Continue reading →

On September 2nd, 1838 on a Sunday in the ancient village of Biranagara (Ulagrama) located in the district of Nadia, Thakura Bhaktivinoda took his birth in the family of Raja Krishnananda Datta, who was a great devotee of Lord Nityananda. … Continue reading →

Lord Vamanadeva appeared in this world from the womb of Aditi, the mother of the demigods. He appeared at midday on the shravan-dvadasi, the 12th day of the lunar month of Shravan when the moon was waxing. The Supreme Lord … Continue reading →

devi krishna-mayi prokta radhika para-devata sarva-lakshmi-mayi sarva kantih sammohini para “The transcendental goddess Srimati Radharani is the direct counterpart of Lord Sri Krishna. She is the central figure for all the goddesses of fortune. She possesses all the attractiveness to … Continue reading →

I had never been to the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Kanhaiya temple in Penang, Malaysia, but I was in for an ecstatic and wonderful experience. The temple itself is quite big and at the back there is a function centre … Continue reading →

I visited ISKCON Malaysia’s New Godruma Dhama Farm, located in the surroundings of Lanchang, Pahang, about two hours from Kuala Lumpur. This beautiful property is rooted in the principle of simple living and high thinking. Under the guidance of Simheswara … Continue reading →

I haven’t visited Kuala Lampur temple for many years. It has certainly changed since the last time because the old temple was completely pulled down and a new temple is now up in its place. I was inspired to see … Continue reading →

Last year we observed Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasapuja at our Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha temple in Baha, Bali. This year all the devotees went to Sri Sri Radha Rasesvara temple and the celebration was in the bottom floor of the new … Continue reading →

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Sri Krishna Janmastami commemorates the earthly appearance of Lord Krishna, who is described in the holy scriptures as the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Krishna appeared on the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadrapada (August or … Continue reading →

Leaders from around Indonesia gathered for the ISKCON annual general meeting that was held at our beautiful temple in the Bahar area of Denpasar. Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Gopinatha, Jagannatha, Baladeva, Subhadra and Gaura Nitai are the presiding deities. … Continue reading →

Shri Mukunda Dasa, Shri Madhava Dasa and Shri Narahari Sarakara Thakura were three brothers who lived in Shri Khanda. Shri Mukunda Dasa Thakura’s son was Shri Raghunandan Thakura. Mukunda Dasa Thakura was the doctor in the court of the muslim … Continue reading →

I haven’t visited our Radha Govinda temple in Puncak, Indonesia for a while so it was great to take darshan of Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Govinda, Gaura Nitai and Lord Nrsimha Deva. Puncak is nestled is the hills outside … Continue reading →

When I go to Jakarta I always visit our Jagannatha temple in Pasar Baru. The name “Pasar Baru” translates to “New Market”, which in one sense is strange because it is one of the oldest markets in the city. It … Continue reading →

“I, the undersigned, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, disciple of Om Visnupad Paramhansa 108 Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Maharaj Prabhupada, came in the United States in 1965 on September 18th for the purpose of starting Krishna Consciousness Movement. For one year … Continue reading →

A personal associate of Lord Gauranga, fully absorbed in pure love, Shri Lokanatha Goswami was the eldest of the Goswamis living in Vraja-bhumi. He shunned name and fame so much that he asked Krishna Dasa Kaviraja to keep his name … Continue reading →

Sri Gopala Bhatta Goswami (the son of a Vyenkata Bhatta, a Sri Vaishnava brahmana) appeared in Sri Rangam, South India. Lord Chaitanya once stayed four months in his home, and converted the family to Gaudiya Vaishnavism. A mere boy at … Continue reading →

Guru Purnima is observed on the full moon day in the month of Ashadha in honour of the sage Vyasadeva by worshipping him for His blessings. Formerly on this day, gurus who were the traditional teachers, were honoured by their … Continue reading →

Srila Sanatana Gosvami, one of the intimate associates of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, is a well-known personality in Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Mahaprabhu taught the sequence of advancement in devotional service through Sanatana Goswami. Sanatana Goswami was the oldest and most venerable among … Continue reading →

I was invited to give a talk at the new Bhakti Yoga Studio near downtown Seattle. It is a nicely set up facility and especially meant for young people who are searching after the meaning of life. When I arrived … Continue reading →

This year the Seattle Rathayatra was moved from early September to late June to accommodate more people being able to attend. Thousands of devotees ecstatically pulled Their Lordships, Jagannatha, Balarama and Subhadra Devi’s cart chanting and dancing for two and … Continue reading →

In the year 1908 Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura took the external ‘vesa’ dress of a ‘babaji’ at Satasana in Puri technically which is called his accepting ‘paramahamsa-sannyasa’, among the ‘Gaudiya sampradaya’; until 1910 he would move between Calcutta and Puri, and … Continue reading →

Sri Gadadhara was the consant companion of Mahaprabhu from the time of their childhood. His father’s name was Sri Madhva Misra and his mother’s name Sri Ratnavati-devi. They lived very near the house of Sri Jagannatha Misra in Mayapura. Ratnavati-devi … Continue reading →

srivas-pandito dhimaan yah pura narado munih purvataakhyo muni-varo ya aasin narada-priyah sa rama-panditah srimams tat-kanistha-sahaodarah “Intelligent Srivaasa Pandita had previously been Narada Muni, the best of the sages. Srivaasa’s younger brother, Sriman Rama Pandita, had previously been Narada’s close friend … Continue reading →

Sri Vakresvara Pandit was present with Sriman Mahaprabhu during His pastimes in Navadwipa and after his acceptance of Sannyasa he also accompanied Him to Jagannath Puri. During the time of the Lord’s residence in Puri he continued to live with … Continue reading →

Born as Duhkhi Krishnadasa in Orissa, Shyamananda Prabhu was raised in a humble, pious family. From a young age, he displayed detachment from material pleasures, deep love for the Holy Name, and sincere devotion.  He was sent by his guru, … Continue reading →

Snana Yatra is one of the most sacred and visually delightful festivals of Lord Jagannatha, celebrated on Purnima (full moon) of the month of Jyestha. On this day, Lord Jagannatha, along with Lord Baladeva and Subhadra Devi, receive a grand … Continue reading →

Once Bhimasena, the younger brother of Maharaja Yudhisthira, asked the great sage Shrila Vyasadeva, the grandfather of the Pandavas, if it is possible to return to the spiritual world without having observed all the rules and regulations of the Ekadasi … Continue reading →

Our Radha Kunjavihari temple is in the Klungkung area of Bali about 90 minutes from Denpasar. It is one of the eight regencies of Bali and home to the famous Klungkung palace, which used to house the old kings. The … Continue reading →

It was wonderful to again visit Jagannatha Gauranga temple, which is one of our six major temples in Bali. The devotees have worked hard to worship the deities nicely and build up the facilities for programs and festivals. Besides the … Continue reading →

From her childhood Princess Sachi devi, the daughter of King Naresh Narayana of Bengal, showed unalloyed devotion to Lord Sri Krishna. She even refused to marry on account of her genuine attachment to Krishna. After her father’s demise she ruled … Continue reading →

Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana appeared in the 1600’s near Remuna, Orissa. In his youth, he mastered Sanskrit grammar, poetry, and logic. After carefully studying the commentaries of Sankara and Madhva he took initiation in the Tattva-vadi disciplic succession of Sripad Madhvacarya. … Continue reading →

The mother of Srila Vrindavana dasa Thakura’s was Sri Narayani devi, the niece of Srivasa pandita. In his Sri Caitanya Bhagavata, Vrndavana dasa has described how his mother attained the affectionate fervour of Sri Gaurasundara. Vrindavana dasa was born four … Continue reading →

Five hundred years ago in the district of Puri, in the village of Bentapur, there lived a great devotee named Bhavananda Raya. Bhavananda had five sons, the eldest of which was Ramananda. It is said that Lord Caitanya visited the birth-place of … Continue reading →

Before Lord Caitanya appeared He sent His eternal associates like Sri Advaita Acarya, Sri Jagannatha Misra, Saci Mata, Madhavendra Puri, Isvari Puri to earth. Sri Madhavendra Puri took initiation from Sri Laksmipati Tirtha in the Madhvacarya sampradaya.  He had many but … Continue reading →