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Sri Chaitanya Mangala is an expression of Sri Locana das Thakura’s transcendental ecstasy. It is a spontaneous outflow of the intense feelings of love and devotion he possesses for Lord Gauranga, the supreme personality of Godhead. It has been composed with such ecstasy and poetic rhythm ,that simply reading it is sufficient to evoke within one the emotions of divine love and attachment for Sri Krishna Caitanya.Sri Chaitanya Mangala is the spontaneous outflow of Locana das Thakura's devoted heart. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, is none other than the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who had appeared in this world out of His causeless mercy to establish the yuga dharma of congregational chanting of the names ,glories and pastimes of the supreme Lord (Himself).Lord Chaitanya had descended to flood this world and its people with an intense ecstasy of love of God, that shall be instrumental in mitigating all sufferings and elevating one to the state of ultimate perfection. This was one of the primary reasons why Lord Gauranga had appeared in this world (500 years ago, 1486 AD). Diptiman Gaurahari das & Diptimayi Vishnupriya devi dasi have enriched this book with original Bengali texts, English Translations and Elaborate purports to each of Locana das' verses. May the moon of Lord Chaitanya's glories and pastimes spread its soothing shades across this world.
Sri Nityananda Prabhu is none other than Lord Balarama, the first expansion of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who had appeared 500 years ago in the sacred land of Birbhum (in West Bengal), in order to assist Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu manifest His most wonderful pastimes. This book tries to recount some of the amazing pastimes that Doyal Nitai had enacted in this sacred land of Bengal, where He had spent most of His days, preaching and showering love. The book has been carefully tailored to provide a unique reading experience that enables one to develop spontaneous love and devotion unto Lord Nityananda. Jai Nitai ! A brief overview – 1. Who is Nityananda Prabhu ? 2. Childhood pastimes of Nitai 3. Meeting of Gauranga and Nityananda at Mayapur 4. Lord Nityananda and the Panihati Dahi Chida festival 5. Lord Nityananda and Uddharana datta Thakura – Pastimes of Saptagram 6. Lord Nityananda and Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami 7. Pastimes with Jagai and Madhai 8. Pastimes with Vrindavana Das Thakura 9. Amazing Pastimes of Khardaha 10. Lord Nityananda’s marriage with Srimati Vasudha and Jahnava, Ambika Kalna 11. Navadvipa Parikrama with Jiva Goswami 12. Lord Nityananda tricks Lord Caitanya and His jovial conversations with Advaita acharya 13. Pastimes at Srivasa Angan 14. Nityananda Prabhu breaks Mahaprabhu’s sannyasa Danda (rod) 15. A few Bhajans Glorifying Lord Nityananda
‘The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal’ takes its readers for an ecstatic ride across the lengths and breadths of Spiritual Bengal.The objective of this book is to apprise the general populace of the great spiritual heritage of Bengal that has largely been forgotten over time. Great stalwarts have graced these lands and led their exemplary lives demonstrating the path of perfection.This book makes a genuine attempt to rediscover these holy pastime places and relive once more the awe inspiring sweet pastimes of these great Vaishnavas. The various chapters introduce these great vaishnavas to the readers, relates their wonderful pastimes and also provides an easy ‘How to Reach’ to their respective pastime places(dhams). Key Highlights from the Book – 1. Hooghly archives (Sri Uddharana Datta Thakura Sripat, Jagannatha temple of Mahesh, Raghunatha Das Goswami sripat, Abhiram Gopala Thakura sripat – Khanakul Krishnanagar, etc) 2. Birbhum archives (Ekachakra – Nityananda Prabhu’s birthplace, Jayadeva Goswami birthplace in Kenduli, etc) 3. 24 paraganas – North and South (Shyamasundara temple of Khardaha, Gadadhara Das sripat, Baranagar patbari, Ananta acharya sripat baruipura, etc) 4. Kolkata archives (A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s birthplace and pastime places, Baghbazar gaudiya Math, Ha Hauranga temple Hatibagan, etc) 5. Basic overview of Gaudiya vaishnava philosophy
Book Description – ‘The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal’ takes its readers for an ecstatic ride across the lengths and breadths of Spiritual Bengal.The objective of this book is to apprise the general populace of the great spiritual heritage of Bengal that has largely been forgotten over time. Great stalwarts have graced these lands and led their exemplary lives demonstrating the path of perfection.This book makes a genuine attempt to rediscover these holy pastime places and relive once more the awe inspiring sweet pastimes of these great Vaishnavas. The various chapters introduce these great vaishnavas to the readers, relates their wonderful pastimes and also provides an easy ‘How to Reach’ to their respective pastime places(dhams).Each chapter is filled with attractive images of the pastime places, worshipable deities,etc which makes going through them all the more relishable. Key Highlights from the Book – 1. Nadia Navadvipa archives 2. Nadia Santipur & Phulia archives 3. Nadia Ranaghat archives 4. Kalna archives 5. Basic overview of Gaudiya vaishnava philosophy
‘The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal’ takes its readers for an ecstatic ride across the lengths and breadths of Spiritual Bengal.The objective of this book is to apprise the general populace of the great spiritual heritage of Bengal that has largely been forgotten over time. Great stalwarts have graced these lands and led their exemplary lives demonstrating the path of perfection.This book makes a genuine attempt to rediscover these holy pastime places and relive once more the awe inspiring sweet pastimes of these great Vaishnavas. The various chapters introduce these great vaishnavas to the readers, relates their wonderful pastimes and also provides an easy ‘How to Reach’ to their respective pastime places(dhams).Each chapter is filled with attractive images of the pastime places, worshipable deities,etc which makes going through them all the more relishable.Anyone who serves and glorifies these dhams is entitled to receive their causeless mercy, which is available in abundance till this day. Key Highlights from the Book – 1. Pastime places of Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in Kolkata 2. Birth and Pastimes of Srila prabhupada before he left for the west. 3. Residence of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura in Kolkata 4. The place where Mahaprabhu had halted in Kolkata to drink some water 5. Srila Gadadhara Das sripat, etc
‘The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal’ takes its readers for an ecstatic ride across the lengths and breadths of Spiritual Bengal.The objective of this book is to apprise the general populace of the great spiritual heritage of Bengal that has largely been forgotten over time. Great stalwarts have graced these lands and led their exemplary lives demonstrating the path of perfection.This book makes a genuine attempt to rediscover these holy pastime places and relive once more the awe inspiring sweet pastimes of these great Vaishnavas. The various chapters introduce these great vaishnavas to the readers, relates their wonderful pastimes and also provides an easy ‘How to Reach’ to their respective pastime places(dhams).Each chapter is filled with attractive images of the pastime places, worshipable deities,etc which makes going through them all the more relishable. Key Highlights from the Book – 1. Burdwan archives – this covers significant pastime places like the sripats of Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami, Vrindavana Das Thakura , Locana Das Thakura, etc 2. Bankura archives – This includes the heart melting pastimes of Sri Madana Mohana, Srinivasa acharya, Birhambir, and the glories of Bishnupur. 3. Kolkata – All the significat pastime places of Kolkata are covered. This also includes all the pastime places of Srila Prabhupada, rarely known residence of Sri Bhaktivinoda Thakura in the city, etc 4. Overview of Gaudiya Vaishnava Philosophy
‘The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal’ takes its readers for an ecstatic ride across the lengths and breadths of Spiritual Bengal.The objective of this book is to apprise the general populace of the great spiritual heritage of Bengal that has largely been forgotten over time. Great stalwarts have graced these lands and led their exemplary lives demonstrating the path of perfection.This book makes a genuine attempt to rediscover these holy pastime places and relive once more the awe inspiring sweet pastimes of these great Vaishnavas. The various chapters introduce these great vaishnavas to the readers, relates their wonderful pastimes and also provides an easy ‘How to Reach’ to their respective pastime places(dhams).Each chapter is filled with attractive images of the pastime places, worshipable deities,etc which makes going through them all the more relishable.Anyone who serves and glorifies these dhams is entitled to receive their causeless mercy, which is available in abundance till this day.This particular episode of the book especially deals with the various pastime places situated within the city of Kolkata. Key Highlights from the Book – 1. Pastime places of Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in Kolkata 2. Birth and Pastimes of Srila prabhupada before he left for the west. 3. Residence of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura in Kolkata 4. The place where Mahaprabhu had halted in Kolkata to drink some water 5. Srila Gadadhara Das sripat, etc
‘The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal’ takes its readers for an ecstatic ride across the lengths and breadths of Spiritual Bengal.The objective of this book is to apprise the general populace of the great spiritual heritage of Bengal that has largely been forgotten over time. Great stalwarts have graced these lands and led their exemplary lives demonstrating the path of perfection.This book makes a genuine attempt to rediscover these holy pastime places and relive once more the awe inspiring sweet pastimes of these great Vaishnavas. Colored Paperback version of this book is available for purchase in Amazon.com. It ships to US and countries even outside the US. Key Highlights from the Book – 1. Burdwan archives - this covers significant pastime places like the sripats of Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami, Vrindavana Das Thakura , Locana Das Thakura, etc 2. Bankura archives - This includes the heart melting pastimes of Sri Madana Mohana, Srinivasa acharya, Birhambir, and the glories of Bishnupur. 3. Kolkata - All the significat pastime places of Kolkata are covered. This also includes all the pastime places of Srila Prabhupada, rarely known residence of Sri Bhaktivinoda Thakura in the city, etc 4. Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy - Overview
