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Vraja Vilasa: Shridama Sakha
I always take shelter of the feet of Hari’s best friend Shridama, who is the greatest object of Krishna’s love, who is the most expert of his friends, who is of blackish complexion, who is very proud...
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Legends of the Pushti Marg saints: The Story of Nagaji Bhat (Part 2)
Nagaji was a landlord in Godhra. The local ruler (Hakim) called Nagaji and told him to go to Rajnagar where he should meet the Emperor and from him purchase an extension on the lease of his land. He...
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UP government planning development of Jawahar Bagh
Mathura, 2016.06.16 (Indian Express): Days after it wrested control of the Jawahar Bagh from the squatters following a violent clash, the state government has decided to turn some of the 270-acre land...
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Vraja Vilasa: Krishna’s priya-narma-sakha Subal
I offer my obeisances unto Subala, the embodiment of overwhelming love, who loves Krishna, the moon of Gokula, so much that even in dreams he won’t let go of his hand, afraid he will be separated from...
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Vrindavan: The Human Sanctuary
The following essay by Joshua Nash was first published in the Journal of Vaishnava Studies in 2015 (24(1): 55-66). Joshua Nash is a linguist and an environmentalist. His research intersects...
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Legends of the Pushti Marg saints: Nagaji Bhat (Part 3)
Once, Sri Gusainji traveled to Dwaraka. On the way back he stopped at Dakor where he had the holy sight of Sri Ranachodji. There was a Sri Ramlakshman temple there and he stayed there. He was sitting...
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Human Sanctuary: The Vrindavan Environmental Concept
This is the second of a three part series. Go to Part One. I now wish to chronicle the personal connection and involvement between Sevakji and myself. It is our cooperation and the combined...
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BVHA statement on Yamuna Ghat development project
Vrindavan, 2016.06.18 (VT): This is the text of the letter sent by members of the Braj Vrindavan Heritage Alliance to register a protest against the design and layout of the Yamuna River Front...
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Vrindavan temples fill with the fragrance of Mogra on Nirjala Ekadashi
Vrindavan, 2016.06.16 (VT): The Nirjala Ekadashi observed amid various religious celebrations in Vrindavan. The sanctum sanctorum, walls, pillars of the temples were heavily decorated with mogra...
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Court intervenes in appointing the members in the temple’s managing committee
Vrindavan, 2016.06.18 (VT): Three members have been appointed in the Banke Bihari Temple Managing Committee by the Munsif Court of Mathura 45 days after the election of the committee. The court has...
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The Human Sanctuary : Vrindavan consciousness and chintan
The practice of chintan requires a return to the symbolic representation and peacefulness of nature in human life. Chintan is a type of return, a sojourn into transcendence, to the Other, through the...
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Vraja Vilasa :: All the cowherd friends, the sakhas
I take shelter of Sri Krishna’s friends, who herd the cows that have strayed here and there, who play and joke with Krishna hand in hand, who have washed off the great mud of awe and reverence with the...
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New DM took stock of the developmental projects in Vrindavan
Vrindavan, 19th June 19, 2016: The New District Magistrate Shri Nikhil Chandra Shukla took stock of several developmental projects in Vrindavan on Thursday. He inspected the sites where the...
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City getting prepared for International Yoga Day tomorrow
Vrindavan 2016.06.20 (VT): The city of Radha Rani is all set to celebrate International Yoga Day on June 21st 2016. The organising committee is putting all efforts to invite as many people as it can...
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Impurities in the Bhoga and Prasad offered to Thakur Ji
Vrindavan 2016.06.21 (VT): The Prasad and bhoga offered to Thakur Ji in various temples have failed the purity tests. This has indicated in the impure offerings to the supreme Lord himself. The prasad...
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Thakur Ji enjoyed boat ride during Jal Yatra
Vrindavan 2016.06.21 (VT): Jal Yatra festival is organised every year during the poornima of Jyestha month (June) as per the Hindu calendar to give some relief to Thaur Ji from the scorching heat....
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“Vrindavan is one of the most putrid, filthy places I have ever been”
I don’t like writing articles like this one. I love Vrindavan and the people of Vrindavan, but there comes a time when there is no option other than to shame them. And indeed, the situation is...
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Vraja Vilasa :: Krishna’s comic friend Madhumangal
We lovingly praise Madhumangal, Vrindavan Chandra’s comic companion, the embodiment of the mellow of laughter, who is always in good spirits yet always tormented by hunger. He sparkles with festivity,...
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Legends of the Pushti Marg saints: Nagaji Bhat (Part 4)
One time Nagaji was traveling from Godhra towards Arail in order to have the holy sight of Sri Gusainji. He arrived in Srijidwar (i.e., Jatipura). There he went to have the Holy Sight of the Lord. He...
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Playground of Krishna and Sridama, Garud Govind Temple
Vrindavan 2016.06.22 (VT): The Garud Govind temple in Vrindavan is associated with the pastimes of Lord Krishna and one of his best friends, Sridama. It is said that once while playing, Sridama became...
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