Mischief in Ganga As Nimai began to grow up, his mischief increased. He would spend most of his time in the river Ganga. He would swim, float on the water,…
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The demanding Nimai Nimai was very restless. Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita that He is the proprietor of everything that exists (5.29). Being the owner of the creation, Nimai…
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Apr
The Gopal pastime (continued from the previous post…) “Hai! Hai!” the Brahmin screamed, but this time no one heard. Stunned, he looked at the child, who smiled back at him.…
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Apr
The Gopal pastime (continued from the previous post…) The ladies continued to play games with Nimai. Meanwhile, the Brahmin cooked and offered food to his Gopal deity. At this time,…
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Apr
The Gopal pastime Once Jagannath Mishra had a dream where a Brahmin appeared and advised him against scolding his son Nimai. “You do not know but your son is the…
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Apr
The mysterious pastimes of Nimai Meanwhile, the family of Sachi Devi and Jagannath Mishra were beside themselves in grief. They cried and feeling intense separation, searched for the baby everywhere.…
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Apr
Nimai’s childhood pastimes Little Nimai never ceased to surprise His family and the residents of Nawadwip. When He was barely a few months old, a gigantic snake landed up at…
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Apr
“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and…
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Apr
The Lord was named Vishwambara- the maintainer of the universe, by his maternal grandfather, who said, the baby would grow to spread love and maintain the universe with His spiritual…
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Apr
So loud and intense was the chanting of Holy Names, by the ordinary citizens of Nawadwip, that it was surreal; devotees wondered how come the same people who were so…