Books in the Hindi Language
Published on 25 March 2020 Modified on 02 May 2020 3260 downloads
This treatise was originally written in Bengali, in the year 1986, for the 500th anniversary of the advent of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the scheduled yet hidden incarnation for this age of Kali, as established in Srimad-Bhagavatam and other Vedic literatures. It was composed by Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja (Srila Gurudeva), Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's illustrious personal associate, whose sole misson and most prominent speciality is to give clarity and emphasis to the specific, internal nature of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's all-compassionate mission in this world.
Published on 11 April 2009 Modified on 12 August 2014 136384 downloads
An excerpt from a lecture entitled "The Jewel Book":
"Sri Gita-govinda is a 'jewel book' brought by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. We all know that Sri Jayadeva Gosvami has written this beautiful Gita-govinda, but without Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu it would have remained locked like a pearl in the oyster shell or a jewel in a locked case. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu manifested the glories of Sri Gita-govinda. Just as without Srila Rupa Gosvami no one would have known the inner moods of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, similarly, by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu relishing the moods of Sri Gita-govinda its glories became manifest for the whole world. I have explained this very high-class philosophy, but only rare devotees in this world can understand it. I have called you here only to give you this."
Published on 25 December 2009 Modified on 12 August 2014 24331 downloads
About the transcendental holy name of the Lord."When a qualified person chants harinama, this light diffuses, thus keeping the darkness of illusion away from the soul."
Published on 25 December 2009 Modified on 12 August 2014 21736 downloads
This book is a compilation of lectures by Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja on Ratha-yatra, or the Cart Festival of Lord Jagannatha, the world's most ancient annual religious festival.
Published on 04 May 2011 Modified on 12 August 2014 24662 downloads
The groundbreaking spiritual novel by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Jaiva-dharma reveals the ultimate development of the path of pure devotion to the Hindi-speaking world.
Published on 20 May 2011 Modified on 12 August 2014 27949 downloads
A scientific analysis of the various stages of advancement, i.e. from the birth of bhakti to sraddha, guru-padasraya to nistha, ruci, asakti upto prema, that one ascends while on the devotional path, done in 8 showers (i.e. chapters). There is no precedent or parallels to this work of Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura. A must read book for those who are curious to know about the growth, symptom and subtleties of bhakti.
Published on 25 March 2020 Modified on 25 March 2020 3096 downloads
The intriguing pastimes of Durvāsā Muni – he who cursed Ambarīṣa Mahārāja, he who blessed Śrīmatī Rādhikā, he who incensed the residents of Dvārakā, he who was charmed by Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma – are bound to captivate all. This booklet, containing sixteen engaging narrations of the history of Maharṣi Durvāsā, is written in simple, story-tale style. In this way, it easily lends itself to drama and art, and is sure to be a source of family delight.
Published on 20 May 2011 Modified on 12 August 2014 18215 downloads
Sri Manah-siksa is a collection of eleven verses offering instructions to one’s mind. In a very concise manner Srila Das Gosvami has surcharged these eleven verses with the teachings of Sri Gaurasundara, the prema-intoxicated embodiment of the combined forms of Sri Sri Radha-Krsna, His intimate associate Srila Svarup Damodara and rasacarya Srila Rupa Gosvami. Included is the translation by Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja of purport for these verses written by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura.
Published on 09 June 2015 Modified on 16 June 2015 8975 downloads
This book especially investigates the philosophy of Sri Sankaracarya, whose philosophical misinterpretations of the Vedas were so influential that not only did he succeed in driving Buddhism out of India, but what most of us now think of as Hinduism is fundamentally nothing but his brand of impersonal Mayavadism. To quote the author, "...it can be safely concluded that in truth, any philosophy which has the propensity to dilute, divide, and confuse the rational, logical or factual understanding of the Supreme Lord's personal form, has at some juncture been influenced by the deceptive forces of Mayavadism." Furthermore, this book demonstrates that Sankaracarya's teachings are in the final analysis ironically nothing but a recycled form of Buddhism and in no way true to the original Vedic wisdom known as sanatana-dharma.
Published on 25 December 2009 Modified on 12 August 2014 24996 downloads
The life and teaching of Srila Haridasa Thakura, compiled from the narrations found in Sri Caitanya-caritamrta and Sri Caitanya-bhagavata.
Published on 21 October 2020 Modified on 27 February 2021 2784 downloads
In this book Sri Sriman Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja, describes the numerous sacred places of Sri Navadvipa-dhama and introduces many of the holy places in the surrounding area of Sri Gauda-mandala (which includes Bangladesh).
Published on 11 April 2009 Modified on 21 October 2020 19104 downloads
This book describes the glories of Sri Navadvipa-dhama. Lord Sri Nityananda Prabhu explains on tour to Sri Jiva Gosvami all the different places of pilgramage in the holy land of Sri Navadvipa.
Published on 02 May 2020 Modified on 14 May 2020 3414 downloads
This exceptional book, a compilation of five essays, is glorified by all those in the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava sampradāya for fearlessly glorifying and protecting its philosophical principles. The five topics are (1) The Śrī Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava Sampradāya and Sannyāsa, (2) Pāñcarātrika and Bhāgavata Guru-paramparā, (3) The Gauḍīya Sampradāya is in the Line of Madhvācārya, (4) Babājī- veṣa and Siddha-praṇālī and (5) Eligibility to Hear Rāsa-līlā Kathā. Each refutation is elaborately and conclusively proven with evidence from śāstra.
"With folded hands, it is our earnest prayer that, after deeply and seriously studying this Prabandha-pañcakam, the camaraderie within the pure sampradāya may be protected and preserved." [Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyaṇa Gosvāmī Mahārāja]
Published on 25 December 2009 Modified on 12 August 2014 17891 downloads
A philosophical novel by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura which clarifies and examines distinctions between the behaviour, aspirations and destinations of various types of Vaisnavas, yogis and neophytes.
Published on 25 December 2009 Modified on 12 August 2014 21488 downloads
Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, the highly exalted preceptor and crown jewel of Sri Gaudiya Vaisnava acaryas, has masterfully crafted this incomparable narrative poem, Sri Prema-samputa, in a language that is simple, yet replete with deep meaning.
Once, Sri Krsna, disguised in the attire of a heavenly damsel, came to Srimati Radhika and stood before Her completely silent. The sight of this incredibly beautiful celestial damsel filled Srimati Radhika with bliss and She became most eager to befriend Her. Srimati Radhika asked Her several questions, but the girl offered no reply...
hare kṛṣṇa hare kṛṣṇakṛṣṇa kṛṣṇa hare harehare rāma hare rāmarāma rāma hare hare