Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
The Gravity of the Post of Ācārya
‘“I have never contemplated whether I would accept this responsibility or not. But one thing I can say with certainty is that I have not yet
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Serving as Secretary Without Hesitation or Fear
After the departure of Śrīla Bhakti Dayita Mādhava Gosvāmī Mahārāja, Śrīla Mahārāja served as the secretary of Śrī Caitanya Gauḍīya Maṭha fo
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Virtue Above Inconvenience
Happiness and distress appear in accordance to one’s destiny, therefore, I consider it my duty to follow, to the best of my ability, the wor
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
The Colossal Vow of Tridaṇḍi-sannyāsa
Although I heard what Guru Mahārāja said, I became so frantic with worry, that I instantly contracted a fever. I began to contemplate that a
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Service in unfavourable circumstances
One time in Śrī Jagannātha Purī, a bag of cement fell on my shoulder from a great height, fracturing one of the shoulder bones. Thus, [as a
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Severing the Hard Knots in My Heart
In cutting these knots, Guru Mahārāja demonstrated his limitless compassion, unrelenting tolerance and thorough understanding of the intrins
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Acceptance of Harīnāma and Dīksā
“I replied, “I have come here to hear hari-kathā from the Gauḍīya Maṭha sādhus because I like to hear from them. I have come to understand a
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Upanayana Saṁskāra At Eight
“When I was eight years old, my father made all the arrangements for my upanayana saṁskāra (sacred thread ceremony). That day, at home, ther
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Childhood and Receiving Brāhmiṇical Saṁskāras
Śrīla Mahārāja would allude to his childhood in certain contexts. Once, he said, “From the time I became old enough to discern, I can recall
Transcript
The Mood of Service - Now and Then
[During parikramā] Guru Mahārāja used to survey everyone enquiring - “I hope you are not undergoing any hardships”. Everyone would be astoni
