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A most endearing hallmark of his preaching was the heart-stealing affection he showed to all. As an uttama-bhāgavata, he entered the deepest recesses of the heart to give the unmistakable reassurance that he is one's eternal well-wisher. The depth of his affection is a tangible reality for all who have experienced it, and this in itself bears subjective testimony to the fact that he was a true emissary of the Supreme Lord.

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As long as Śrīla Gurudeva, the beloved of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, is physically manifest, it is wise to render intimate service to him, and thereby attain perfection. But if we are not able to attain perfection because we have failed to develop attachment to him, attachment wherein we consider him to be the lord of our heart; if we have failed to serve him by giving him our full heart in complete sincerity and selflessness, then we have certainly been deprived...

The Most Compassionate

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu is certainly more intelligent than each and every one of us, and He knows how to make the fallen souls of Kali-yuga best understand His high-level teachings. Indeed, His teachings are comprehensible by all. Still, our misfortune prevails. First, we do not accept His teachings. Second, to impress others with our prowess we mix something of our own with them...

Sri Guruvastakam

I want to give an explanation of Sri Guru – what are the symptoms of a bona fide guru – and to show you examples that have been given in the epics [Vedic scriptures]. You can apply this to your own guru. Our Sri Guru is akhanda-guru-tattva, Sri Baladeva Prabhu or Sri Nityananda Prabhu, so all teachings should be applied to him and to others who are following this...

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Transcendence Is at Sri Guru's Lotus Feet

tn_srila_bhakitsiddhanta by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda

❝This world is a perverted reflection of the original world, which is our real home. Instead of passing our time here, we want to go back to our eternal abode. We are now very busily engaged in pursuing pleasant sensations from phenomenal objects. We firmly resolve to eradicate the root cause of our presence in this world of delusion: so-called pleasure, and endless misery and strife....❞

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“Speciality Aṣṭaka”

by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda

❝On today’s auspicious day, in order to worship
I have brought this palmful to offer, remembering thy lotus feet.

Mahāprabhu’s conceptions are all predominated by renunciation*
Yet charitable gifts [of Mahāprabhu's conception] must be given to all.

One at the neophyte level cannot reconcile this.
[But] you, a mahā-bhāgavata, have given the clues.❞

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Śrī Guru-pūjā

tn srivp kesava by Śrī Śrīmad Bhakti-prajñāna Keśava Gosvāmī Mahārāja

❝Śikṣā-guru gives instruction on how to serve the dīkṣā-guru. One who is averse to giving instruction on service to the dīkṣā-guru cannot be called a śikṣā-guru. He cannot even be a Vaiṣṇava, as he has not learned how to honour the dīkṣā-guru.❞

1. Hari Katha, Janmastami - Nodia, UP, India: 30th August - 5th September 2010: (Upcoming Events); Sri Sri Guru Gaurangau Jayatah By the causeless mercy of Srila Gurudev, Sri Sri Radha Govind Gaudiya Matha, Noida (India) is organising Srimad Bhagawat Katha by Sripad Rasanand Prabhu as per following ...; Created on 26 August 2010
2. Tour Report - Sri Krsna Janmastami, Mathura, India, September 3-4, 2007: (Tour Reports); ... Photo Tour Report Sri Krsna Janmastami The Birthday Celebration of Lord Sri Krsna September 3-4, 2007 India The Sri ...; Created on 04 September 2007
3. Tour Report - Sri Krsna Janmastami, Sri Nandosava, Appearance Day of Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Maha: (Tour Reports); Mathura, India- August 15-17, 2006 Tridandisvami Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja On August 15th Srila Narayana Maharaja arrived in Mathura for the celebration of Sri Krsna Janmastami, ...; Created on 15 August 2006
4. Janmastami Glorification Of Sri Radha: (2003); ... His being in Her association... Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja Mathura, India 20th August 2003 [Before speaking about Sri Krsna's glories on Janmastami, Srila Gurudeva leads the ...; Created on 20 August 2003
5. Sri Krsna Janmastami: (2002); ... on Janmastami Morning) Mathura, India: August 31, 2002 [Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja held his Janmastami celebration at Sri Kesavaji Gaudiya Matha, in Mathura. After mangala-aratika, ...; Created on 31 August 2002
6. Janmastami, Nandotsava, and A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami's Avirbhav: (2000); For several days leading up to the Appearance Day of Bhagavan Sri Krsna, thousands of sadhus and pilgrims were finding their way to Mathura Dhama to observe the Janmastami-vrata (vow), to have darsan of ...; Created on 09 September 2000
7. A Report for Janmastami and Nandotsava: (2000); For several days leading up to the Appearance Day of Bhagavan Sri Krsna, thousands of sadhus and pilgrims were finding their way to Mathura Dhama to observe the Janmastami-vrata (vow), to have darsan of ...; Created on 09 September 2000
8. A Report On Janmastami Celebrations: (1990's); ... Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada then how will you do bhajana? A Report on Janmastami Celebrations '99 in Mathura By Manjulaali Dasi 2 September 1999 (Day before Janmastami) A huge procession ...; Created on 02 September 1999
9. Calendar Information: (Tour Reports); ... informs a person in Amsterdam to break fast between 6.53am and 10.51am Janmastami Break Fast Times: When Sri Kṛṣṇa's birth constellation Rohinī is in effect at sunrise on the break fast day, additional ...; Created on 25 October 2023
10. Katyayani Vrata- Should Gaudiyas Observe it?: (Clips); ... They worshipped Surya. They worshipped Durga. Did they follow Ekadasi or not? Did they observe Janmastami or not? We don’t know. So you should not observe Janmastami? You should not do Ekadasi? And you ...; Created on 09 November 2022
11. A Photo Preaching Report from Srila Gurudeva’s Janma-sthana Siddha-pitha Tivaripur: (Tour Reports); ... Tivaripura of all holy festivals throughout the year, such as Sri Krsna-janmastami, Radhastami, Gaura-purnima, Kartika-vrata, and all Ekadasis. This committee will also collect the necessary ingredients ...; Created on 02 April 2014
12. Srimad Bhagavat Saptah - Bangalore - 15-21 August: (Upcoming Events); You are invited to attend Srimad Bhagavat Saptah followed by grand Janmastami Celebration in Bangalore...; Created on 17 August 2011
13. Bangalore Tour Report: (Tour Reports); ... B.V. Visnu-daivata Maharaja, celebrated their 6th annual Janmastami festival. This year a big pandal was erected next to our preaching center in HSR layout Bangalore. Many devotees from Mathura-Vrndavana ...; Created on 01 December 2009
14. Holy Day Celebrations: (Tour Reports); PHOTO TOUR REPORT Holy Day Celebrations Guru Purnima Jhulan Yatra Srila Rupa Gosvami's Disappearance Day Sri Baladeva Purnima Sri Janmastami Srila Bhaktivedanta Svami Prabhupada's Appearance Day Guru-Purnima ...; Created on 21 August 2009
15. Srila Bhakti Promode Puri Gosvami: (2008); ... attachment to spiritual life brought him regularly to his Guru's lectures at the Calcutta ashram of Sri Gaudiya Math. In 1923, on the holy occasion of Sri Krishna Janmastami, he surrendered at his Guru' ...; Created on 03 October 2008
16. Vrndavana - August 12-16, 2008: (Tour Reports); ... Gaudiya Matha in Govardhana, where resided until Sri Krsna Janmastami (Lord Krsna's divine Birthday). [Endnote 1: Gopinatha Bhavan was designed and built on Srila Narayana Gosvami Maharaja's inspiration, ...; Created on 24 August 2008
17. Baladeva's Birthda: (2008); Today is the appearance day of Rohini-nandana Baladeva. According to the Vedic scripture Garga-samhita, Baladeva Prabhu appeared after Janmastami, but if this is accepted, there would be confusion. Baladeva ...; Created on 16 August 2008
18. Houston Radio - Sri Krsna and Demigods: (Tour Reports); ... of Rama, but now everyone is worshipping Durga. They do this even on Ram Navami and Janmastami (the Birthdays of Sri Ramacandra and Sri Krsna). [Srila Narayana Gosvami Maharaja:] This is also going on ...; Created on 10 July 2008
19. Teachers Need These Qualities: (2008); ... Krsna is always the son of Mother Yasoda, even though He is unborn. Therefore, You must observe Janmastami (Krsna's Birthday celebration), Rama-nauvami (the Birthday of Krsna's incarnation, Lord Rama), Caitany ...; Created on 06 February 2008
20. Srila Sanatana Gosvami: (Bhakti Yoga Masters); ... describe the fortnightly duties - especially observing Ekadashi fast, which comes every fortnight. You should also describe the duties of every month, especially the observance of cermonies like Janmastami, ...; Created on 08 January 2008
21. Morning Questions and Answers: (Tour Reports); ... Maharaja? Has any name been told to us? So there are some differences. [Ajaya Krsna dasa:] During our Janmastami and other grand festivals, is it all right that we invite professional people to perform, ...; Created on 08 January 2008
22. New Zealand Ground-Breaking Ceremony January 4, 2008: (Tour Reports); ... He has so much speaking power. Now he is reading my books. “I think it proper that on holidays like Janmastami and Ekadasi, and on Sundays, all of you should attend the programs at the farm, and ...; Created on 04 January 2008
23. Part 1: In the Lap of Govardhana, September 12-13, 2007: (Tour Reports); PHOTO TOUR REPORT In the Lap of Govardhana September 12-13, 2007 After celebrating Janmastami (the appearance day of Sri Krsna), Nandotsava (the birthday celebration of Krsna in Vrndavana), and ...; Created on 13 September 2007
24. Vaidhi-bhakti or Raganuga-bhakti?: (2007); ... raganuga-bhakti? Devotees: Vaidhi. Srila Gurudeva: Will that raganuga-bhakta follow Janmastami, or not? And what about Nrsimha-caturdasi? Is Nrsimha-caturdasi (the appearance day of Lord Nrsimhadeva) ...; Created on 09 July 2007
25. Tour Report - Govardhana - August 10-15, 2006: (Tour Reports); ... composition for his approval. On the morning of August 15, Srila Narayana Maharaja left for Mathura. He will spend 3 days there, celebrating Janmastami, Nandotsava, and the appearance day of Srila Bhaktivedanta ...; Created on 10 August 2006
26. Don't Collect Anythin: (2006); ... should meditate on their mantras – brahma-gayatri, guru-mantra up to the maha-mantra – daily, positively, without fail. Also, they should hold festivals on the holy days of Janmastami, Rama-navami and ...; Created on 18 June 2006
27. The Appearance Day of Srila Bhaktivedanta Svami Maharaja: (2005); ... childhood, he used to observe Janmastami and all other holidays, and Ratha-yatra and other festivals. His father used to take him to hear discourses of Gita, Bhagavata, Ramayana, and other scriptures. ...; Created on 28 August 2005
28. Glorification a Few Days Later: (2005); ... Srila Narayana Maharaja returned to Mathura. There, the devotees were preparing for the next big festival, Sri Janmastami, the appearance day of Lord Krsna Himself. On the first day of his classes in Mathura, ...; Created on 20 August 2005
29. Sri Radhastami Day: (2003); ... commentaries on Srila Jayadeva Gosvami's Mangalam-gitam, including one which he spoke on Janmastami Day, August 20, 2003. Each commentary has been simultaneously one and different. Here is a commentary ...; Created on 04 September 2003
30. Vyasa-Puja Festival For Srila Prabhupada: (2003); ... in honor of the divine Appearance Day of Srila Prabhupada Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaja. The first day of the festival coincided with Sri Nandotsava, the day after Janmastami, when Nanda Maharaja and ...; Created on 21 August 2003
31. Whom To Follow And How Much To Follow Them: (2003); ... or should I offend Ekadasi and lose my bhakti?" Ekadasi is bhakti-janani, the mother of bhakti - the birthplace of bhakti. Ekadasi is also Krsna Himself, and more important than even Janmastami. Ambarisa ...; Created on 24 June 2003
32. The Assembly Of Srila Rupa Gosvami: (2003); ... that later on transfer into bhava and are the upadana-karana of bhava, are called bhava-sambandhi. And what is bhava-anakula? In bhava-anukula one observes Janmastami-vrata, Ekadasi-vrata, Kartika-vrata, ...; Created on 18 May 2003
33. Who is Lord Nrsimhadeva?: (2003); ... holy appearance days like Janmastami and Radhastami. These austerities are not like those performed by the yogis; these are performed to attract Krsna's mercy, so try to follow. I now want to begin our ...; Created on 14 May 2003
34. Publication of Sri Gita Govinda: (2003); ... Krsna! O You who assume these ten incarnations, obeisances unto You.” (Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja’s Commentary on Gita-govinda, Act 1, Verse 16) Mathura, India: Janmastami morning, August, ...; Created on 12 May 2003
35. The Clear Path: (2002); ... year, during his Janmastami lecture in August, Srila Maharaja told his audience, "If one is qualified he can read Sri Ujjvala-nilamani, but he must do so under the guidance of exalted Vaisnavas. In this ...; Created on 04 December 2002
36. Sri Nandotsava And Prabhupada's Avirbhava Tith: (2002); ... situation due to terrorists all over the world, and especially in India and Pakistan, there are many guards there during Janmastami. You cannot enter the temple without those guards checking whatever you ...; Created on 01 September 2002
37. The Inner Meaning of a Song: (2002); ... are not ordinary. His kundala is the glories of Radharani, and He is always "wearing" that... Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja Janmastami morning Mathura, India: August 31, 2002 [The ...; Created on 31 August 2002
38. The Bhakti-Lata-Bija: (2002); ... fortunate to come into contact with a pure devotee. For this, he must have performed some sukrti, such as celebrating Janmastami or other good activities. When this sukrti matures in his heart, he will ...; Created on 06 July 2002
39. Tulasi Dasa's Rama-Carita-Manasa Glorificatio: (2002); ... dasa is not very authorized, and Ramayana is authorized. One thing is though, you have got enough other books to study. Did you appear in the examination held on Janmastami Day? Why should you go to Ramayana ...; Created on 21 April 2002
40. Madhava-Tithi: (2002); Why is Janmastami not called Madhava-tithi? Why are Gaura-tithi or other holy days not called Madhava-tithi? ... Feb 23, 2002 -- Brisbane, Australia Submitted by Syamarani dasi [Srila Narayana Maharaja ...; Created on 23 February 2002
41. We Are All Iskcon: (2002); ... together at least for festivals, on days like Krsna Janmastami, and Mahaprabhu's birthday. Invite everyone, give classes to each other, remember the words of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Srila Rupa Gosvami, ...; Created on 18 February 2002
42. The Bhaktivedanta Trust: (2002); ... at least for festivals, on days like Krsna Janmastami, and Mahaprabhu's birthday. Invite everyone, give classes to each other, remember the words of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Srila Rupa Gosvami, and try ...; Created on 18 February 2002
43. The Disappearance Day of Srila Bhakti Pramoda Puri Gosvami Maharaja: (2001); ... by hearing his powerful hari-katha. In 1923, on the auspicious occasion of Sri Krsna Janmastami, he received diksa from Srila Prabhupada at Ultadanga Gaudiya Matha and was given the name Sri Pranavananda ...; Created on 20 October 2001
44. Visva-Vaishnava-Raja-Sabha: (2000); ... Mahaprabhu put his hand over the mouth of Sri Raya Ramananda. So I will also stop here. Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja: For five days we have been observing the festival of Sri Krishna Janmastami. ...; Created on 27 August 2000
45. Sadhana And Sadhya: (2000); ... Bhava anukula, anukula means: serving Tulasi, Ekadasi, observing Janmastami; they are favourable, but when he will be advanced, then this will also be changed into bhava sambandhi. Those [moods] which ...; Created on 19 January 2000
46. Ekadasi Can Fulfill All Desires: (1990's); ... "This is the glory of mahaprasada, that even on Ekadasi, Janmastami, and Rama Navami, you have no need of special fasting. You can take prasada, and after that you can take betel-nut, and sometimes cigarettes; ...; Created on 09 July 1999
47. Krsna is the Controller: (1990's); ... You should use your intelligence. Don’t close your eyes; don’t become blind. [Devotee:] Maharaja, for the Janmastami festival, they tell us to make so many arrangements. [Srila Gurudeva:] Did they ...; Created on 13 July 1996
48. Gosvami Tulasi Das: (1990's); ... the examination held on Janmastami Day? Why should you go to Ramayana when you have got Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam and Teachings of Lord Caitanya? Don’t divert your attention in that way. The author ...; Created on 25 June 1996
49. With Greed In The Center: (1990's); ... vratas (vows, religious observances), such as Ekadasi vrata and Janmastami vrata, and performing any austerity for Krsna – while having that greed. Sripad Tamal Krsna Gosvami: But why the comparison ...; Created on 06 November 1991
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