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"My long desired scheme of a Krsna Conscious daily newspaper is being implemented. Please do this work very nicely. It will be a very great step in the history of ISKCON movement."
~ Srila Prabhupada, Letter to Satsvarupa 1971


"Here in this world there are thousands of newspapers and magazines reporting the stale, repetitious happenings of this limited space. So for reporting the news of the unlimited spiritual realm, concerning the eternal, ever-fresh Supreme Personality of Godhead, we could publish a newspaper at every second, what to speak of daily."
~ Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura



"According to social conventions, it is said that one can speak the truth only when it is palatable to others. But that is not truthfulness. The truth should be spoken in such a straight and forward way, so that others will understand actually what the facts are. If a man is a thief and if people are warned that he is a thief that is truth. Although sometimes the truth is unpalatable, one should not refrain from speaking it. Truthfulness demands that the facts be presented as they are for the benefit of others. That is the definition of truth."
~ Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. Ch 10:4

"May cows stay in front of me; may cows stay behind me; may cows stay on both sides of me. May I always reside in the midst of cows."
(HBV 16.252)
In remembrance of Kurma Rupa dasa

Blindman's Bluff
Pahari, c. 1780

Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, Part 41

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 17, CANADA (SUN) — By Sri Vrindaban Das Thakur – Madhya lila, Chapter Six, Part One.

All glories to the moonlike Sri Krishna Chaitanya, the fully independent Supreme Person, who is always engaged in eternal transcendental pastimes. He is the master the universe, the supreme controller of all controllers, the life and soul of every livng entity, and the direct manifestation of transcendence. Please mercifully place Your lotus feet in my heart.

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Baramsa: The Month
of Margasira

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 17, CANADA (SUN) — Margasira (November/December).

The month of Margasira (or Mrgasira/Mrigasir) is depicted in Baramasa with Krsna and Radha seated on a terrace. The transcription from an illustration depicting Margasira states:

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Mar 17, CANADA (SUN) — The Sun's weekly cartoon series.

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Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, Part 40

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 15, CANADA (SUN) — By Sri Vrindaban Das Thakur – Madhya lila, Chapter Five, Part Two.

Soon after, all the devotees assembled and began chanting the holy name of Lord Krishna. Srivasa Pandita was the preceptor for the rules of worship for the Vyasa-puja, and by receiving instructions from Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, he executed them. A continuous, sweet kirtana converted Srivasa Pandita's house into the spiritual world of Vaikuntha. Well versed in all scriptures, Srivasa Pandita performed the ceremony according to the strict injunctions of the scripture. He gave Nityananda Prabhu a garland of fragrant flowers and said, "Oh Nityananda Prabhu, please take this garland and offer Your prayers and obeisances to Srila Vyasadeva. The scriptures instruct that Srila Vyasadeva should be garlanded when He is being worshiped, and if Srila Vyasadeva is satisfied then all our desires will be fulfilled."

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Baramsa: The Month
of Kartika

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 15, CANADA (SUN) — Kartika (October/November).

The month of Kartika is depicted with the nayika and nayaka representations of Radha, Krsna and the gopis bathing, playing games, and standing on a terrace lit by Diwali lamps.

The inscription on this illustration has been translated as follows:

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Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, Part 39

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 13, CANADA (SUN) — By Sri Vrindaban Das Thakur – Madhya lila, Chapter Five, Part One.

All glories to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Chaitanya, who is also praised by the name of Murari! He is the constantly glowing lamp of Nabadwip. He is like the fearless lion come to slay the elephant-like atheists. He has taken the knotted thread in order to exemplify the need of chanting a specific number of times the Lord's holy name, which are His own names. All glories to Lord Visvambhara, the Supreme Lord of all living entities, He is the Lord and master of Lord Nityananda and Gadadhara Pandita! All glories to the Lord, for He is subjugated by the love of pure devotees like Advaita Acarya Prabhu and others! O Lord, please engage the conditioned living entities in the eternal loving service of Lord Krishna, and release them from the bondage of material existence.

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Baramsa: The Month
of Asoj

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 13, CANADA (SUN) — Asoj or Asvina (September/October).

Today's illustration from the Baramsa depicts the month of Asoj (or Asvina), being September/October. In the painting's top panel, Kṛṣṇa is seated on a roof-top terrace with two courtiers and a male attendant. In the next panel He is seated across from Rādhā and a gopi on the terrace. In the bottom panel, two devotees approach a small shrine to Lakshmi, with a sadhu is seated nearby.

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Parishads: Sri Purusottama Das Thakur

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 13, CANADA (SUN) — The Appearance day of Sri Purusottama Das Thakur is observed on March 13th.

Nagar Purushottam was previously the cowherd named Daman in Vraja. He is now born in a Vaidya family as the son of Sadashiva. (Gaura-ganoddesa-dipika 131)

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Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, Part 38

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 11, CANADA (SUN) — By Sri Vrindaban Das Thakur – Madhya lila, Chapter Four.

All glories to Lord Gaurachandra, the life and soul of all the living entities! May my memories constantly embrace His lotus feet.

Within His heart Lord Nityananda was certain that this Lord Visvambhara who stood before Him was none other than His beloved Supreme Lord. Overwhelmed with bliss, Lord Nityananda Prabhu was unable to move, He stared unblinking at the beautiful face of the Lord. With His tongue He wanted to taste the Lord's beauty and drink it with His eyes; He wanted to embrace Him with His hands and smell His fragrance with His nose. To everyone's amazement, Lord Nityananda stood speechless, completely enchanted by the Lord's beauty.

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Rukmi and the King
of Kalinga

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 11, CANADA (SUN) — "The King of Kalinga was a friend of Rukmi's and he gave him ill advice to play with Balarama and thus defeat Him in a bet. Amongst the ksatriya kings, betting and gambling in chess was not uncommon. If someone challenged a friend to play on the chessboard, the friend could not deny the challenge. Sri Balaramaji was not a very expert chess player, and this was known to the King of Kalinga. So Rukmi was advised to retaliate against the family members of Krsna by challenging Balarama to play chess. Although not a very expert chess player, Sri Balaramaji was very enthusiastic in sporting activities. He accepted the challenge of Rukmi and sat down to play. Betting was with gold coins, and Balarama first of all challenged with one hundred coins, then 1,000 coins, then 10,000 coins. Each time, Balarama lost, and Rukmi became victorious.

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Baramsa: The Month
of Bhadra

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 11, CANADA (SUN) — Bhadra or Bhadon (August/September).

The transcribed inscirption on today's illustration from Baramsa describes the season of Bhadra (or Bhadrapada/Bhadon) as follows:

"Dark clouds have gathered all around and loud sounds of thunder can be heard. Rain pours in torrents. Cicadas chirp continuously and strong winds blow fiercely. Tigers and lions roar and herds of elephants break trees. There is no longer any difference between night and day because of the constantly cloudy sky. One's own home is like nectar while venturing outdoors is comparable to poison. The poet is of the opinion that one should not leave home during this month."

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Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, Part 37

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 09, CANADA (SUN) — By Sri Vrindaban Das Thakur – Madhya lila, Chapter Three, Part Two.

After leaving His home, Lord Nityananda travelled, carefree and happy, to many places of pilgrimage. He visited Gaya, Kasi, Prayaga, Mathura, Dvaraka, Badarikashram, etc. He visited the birth place of Lord Buddha, and from there He went to the cave of Vyasadeva. In the South He visited the temple of Lord Ranganatha at the tip of India, where Lord Ramachandra built the bridge to cross to Sri Lanka. Then He went to the Malai Hills. He travelled through lonely forests fearlessly. He also visited Gopati, Gandhaki, Sarayun and Kaveri, Ayodhya, Dandhakaranya, Trimala, Venkathanatha, Saptho, and Gadhavari. In Karnak Nagar He visited the temple of Lord Siva. Then He visited Reva, Mahisvati, Mala Tirtha and Haridwar.

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Srila Jagannatha
Dasa Babaji

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 09, CANADA (SUN) — The Disappearance day of Srila Jagannatha Dasa Babaji is observed on March 10th.

"The direct disciple of Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami was Srila Narottama dasa Thakura, who accepted Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti as his servitor. Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura accepted Srila Jagannatha dasa Babaji, who initiated Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, who in turn initiated Srila Gaurakisora dasa Babaji, the spiritual master of Om Visnupada Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Maharaja, the divine master of our humble self."

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Baramsa: The Month
of Sravana

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 09, CANADA (SUN) — The Month of Sravana (July/August).

Next on the Panjika calendar of seasons is July/August, the month of Sravana. In the illustration above from Baramsa, we see a young Krishna seated on a swing with three gopi musicians. He holds a lotus flower in His right hand. A Sanskrit verse written in Devanagari along the upper border of the painting describes the scene.

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Mar 09, CANADA (SUN) — The Sun's weekly cartoon series.

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Urdhva-pundra -
Vaisnava Tilak

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 07, CANADA (SUN) — "One who wants to satisfy Visnu, he is called Vaisnava. That is Vaisnavism. Visnu means the Supreme Lord. So everything is arranged to satisfy the Lord Visnu. ...The cats and dogs, they can be trained up for satisfying Visnu? No, there is no possibility. They are dogs, animals. They are simply busy with four principles of life: eating, sleeping, sex-life and defending. That's all. They cannot be trained up that "You become very obedient to Lord Visnu. Become a devotee." Man-mana bhava mad-bhakto mad yaji mam namaskuru. "You become the devotee of Krsna." No, that is not possible. Therefore it is said that manusyanam. Manusyanam. It is the duty of the manusya, not of the dog. Manusyanam. Utsanna-kula-dharmanam manusyanam janardana.

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108 Divya-deshams:
Thirumanimadam

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 17, CANADA (SUN) — A tour of the 108 Divya-desams, the divine abodes of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.

Thirumanimadam or Narayanan Perumal Temple (also called Badrinarayana Perumal Temple) resides in Thirunangur, a village in the outskirts of Sirkazhi Tamil Nadu. Lord Visnu is worshipped here as Narayanan with His consort Pundarikavalli (Lakshmi). Thirumanimadam is one among the eleven Divya Desams of Thirunangur Tirupathis. Thirumanimadam is glorified in the Nalayira Divya Prabandham.

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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 323

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 17, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.

Book Book IV - Canto XL - The Army Of The East

With practised eye the king reviewed
The Vánars' countless multitude,
And, joying that his hest was done,
Thus spake to Raghu's mighty son:
"See, all the Vánar hosts who fear
My sovereign might are gathered here.

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Prabhupada Padma-vakya

BY: SUN STAFF


Mar 17,
CANADA (SUN)

Audio files with transcripts recorded on this day.



March 17, 1974, Vrndavana
Morning Walk
"Anyone who was in the Battle of Kuruksetra, all of them got salvation. By their being killed in the battle, they all got liberation and salvation. That is stated by Bhismadeva."

March 17, 1974, Vrndavana
Srimad-Bhagavatam 2.1.2
"But those who are interested in real atma-tattva, they are busy in understanding... Not understanding. Busy in Krsna consciousness."

March 17, 1976, Mayapur
Morning Walk
"For intelligence you have to learn from a superior person. It cannot be done by chance. Who has become learned scholar by chance? There is none."

March 17, 1976, Mayapur
Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.9.39
"So if you simply read our books very carefully, then immediately this disease of heart palpitation, anxiety, will cease because on account of the dirty things, product of this tamo-guna and rajo-guna..."


Bhaktivedanta Book Trust. HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada.

108 Divya-deshams:
Thirutholaivillimangalam

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 15, CANADA (SUN) — A tour of the 108 Divya-desams, the divine abodes of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.

Irattai Tirupati Temples refers to two temples of the Navatirupati, namely, the Devapiran Temple and Aravindalochanar Temple, which are Divya Deshams dedicated to Vishnu. The two temples are located adjacent to one other on the banks of Thamiraparani river. Lord Vishnu is worshipped here as Devapiran and Aravindalochanar with His consort Lakshmi as Varagunavalli and Karuthadankanni.

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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 322

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 15, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.

Book Book IV - Canto XXXIX - The Vánar Host

Then Ráma, best of all who guide
Their steps by duty, thus replied:
"What marvel if Lord Indra send
The kindly rain, O faithful friend?
If, thousand-rayed, the God of Day
Drive every darksome cloud away?

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108 Divya-deshams:
Thirupperai

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 13, CANADA (SUN) — A tour of the 108 Divya-desams, the divine abodes of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.

The Makara Nedunkuḻaikathar Temple at Thirupperai is both a Divya Desham and one of the Nava Tirupathi, nine Vaisnava temples located along the banks of Thamiraparani River in Tamil Nadu. Makara Nedunkuḻaikathar resides on the southern bank. Lord Visnu is worshipped here as Makara Nedunkuḻaikathar with His consort Tiruperai Nachiyar (Lakshmi).

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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 321

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 13, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.

Book Book IV - Canto XXXVIII - Sugríva's Departure

Thus all the princely Vánars, true
To their appointed tasks, withdrew.
Sugríva deemed already done
The work he planned for Raghu's son.
Then Lakshmaṇ gently spoke and cheered
Sugríva for his valour feared:
"Now, chieftain, if thy will be so,
Forth from Kishkindhá let us go."

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108 Divya-deshams:
Thiruparameswara

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 11, CANADA (SUN) — A tour of the 108 Divya-desams, the divine abodes of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.

Thiruparameswara Vinnagaram or Vaikunta Perumal Temple is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. Lord Visnu is worshipped at this Divya Desham as Vaikuntanathan (Lord of Vaikuntha) with His consort Vaikundavalli (Lakshmi). The temple is considered to be the second oldest extant temple in Kanchipuram after the Kailasanathar temple.

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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 320

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 11, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.

Book Book IV - Canto XXXVII - The Gathering

"He ceased: and King Sugríva cried
To sage Hanúmán by his side:
"Summon the Vánar legions, those
Who dwell about the Lord of Snows:
Those who in Vindhyan groves delight,
Kailása's, or Mahendra's height,
Dwell on the Five bright Peaks, or where
Mandar's white summit cleaves the air:
Wherever they are wandring free
In highlands by the western sea,
On that east hill whence springs the sun,
Or where he sinks when day is done.

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108 Divya-deshams:
Thiruvidanthai

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 09, CANADA (SUN) — A tour of the 108 Divya-desams, the divine abodes of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.

Nithyakalayana Perumal temple resides in Thiruvidanthai, a village in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. This Divya Desham is dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu as Nithyakalayana Perumal (Varaha) with His consort Komalavalli Thayar (Lakshmi). The temple is glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham

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Parishads: Sri Rasikananda Deva Goswami

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 09, CANADA (SUN) — The Disappearance day of Sri Rasikananda Deva Goswami is observed on March 10th.

Rasikananda Deva Goswami was born in 1512 of the Saka era (1590 AD) in the village of Rohini or Rayni in the Midnapore district. This village is situated at the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Dolanga rivers. His father's name was Raja Achyutananda and his mother, Bhavani Devi.

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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 319

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 09, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.

Book Book IV - Canto XXXVI - Sugríva's Speech

"She ceased: and Lakshmaṇ gave assent,
Won by her gentle argument.
So Tárá's pleading, just and mild,
His softening heart had reconciled.
His altered mood Sugríva saw,
And cast aside the fear and awe
Like raiment heavy with the rain
Which on his troubled soul had lain.

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108 Divya-deshams:
Thiruvattaru

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 07, CANADA (SUN) — A tour of the 108 Divya-desams, the divine abodes of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.

The Adikesava Perumal Temple resides in Thiruvattar, in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. Lord Vishnu is worshipped here in His form of Nanthapadmabhan / Adikeshavaperumal. The temple is believed to be older than Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Lord Adikesava Perumal is lying on Adishesha and has to be viewed through three doors. Lord Shiva is close by inside the sannidhi. Deepalakshmis are many, and no one resembles the others.

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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 318

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 07, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.

Book Book IV - Canto XXXV - Tárá's Speech

"He ceased: and Tárá starry-eyed
Thus to the angry prince replied:
"Not to my lord shouldst thou address
A speech so fraught with bitterness:
Not thus reproached my lord should be,
And least of all, O Prince, by thee.
He is no thankless coward—no—
With spirit dead to valour's glow.

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108 Divya-deshams:
Thiruneeragam

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 05, CANADA (SUN) — A tour of the 108 Divya-desams, the divine abodes of Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.

Ulagalandha Perumal Temple, Thiruneeragam, is located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. This Divya Desam is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, who is worshipped as Ulagalantha Perumal with His consort Amuthavalli (Lakshmi). The temple complex actually houses four Divya Desams in its different precincts, namely, Tirukkaravanam, Tirukarakam, Tiruneerakam, and Tiruürakam. Tiruürakam is present within the sanctum sanctorum of the main temple.

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The Ramayana of Valmiki, Part 317

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 05, CANADA (SUN) — A serial presentation of 'The Epic Journey of Rama'.

Book Book IV - Canto XXXIV - Lakshman's Speech

"Sugríva started from his rest
With doubt and terror in his breast.
He heard the prince's furious tread
He saw his eyes glow fiercely red.
Swift sprang the monarch to his feet
Upstarting from his golden seat.
Rose Rumá and her fellows, too,
And closely round Sugríva drew,
As round the moon's full glory stand
Attendant stars in glittering band.

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Baramsa: The Month
of Ashada

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 07, CANADA (SUN) — The Month of Ashada (June/July).

In today's illustration from the Baramsa, Lord Krishna and Radha are standing on a terrace, while Radharani points towards the night sky. A Sanskrit verse written in Devanagari along the upper border of the painting describes the scene.

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Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, Part 36

BY: SUN STAFF

Mar 07, CANADA (SUN) — By Sri Vrindaban Das Thakur – Madhya lila, Chapter Three, Part One.

All glories to Lord Visvambhara, the omnipotent Supreme Lord of all living entities! He is the beloved Lord of Nityananda Prabhu and Gadadhara Pandita. All glories to Lord Chaitanya, Advaita Acarya Prabhu, and all the pure devotees of the Lord who have captured Him by their unalloyed devotion! I, Vrndavana Dasa, am a very wretched and miserable person; so my dear Lord Chaitanya, please instill within me the mood of devotion, and redeem me from this ocean of material nescience.

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Divya-desh: Thirumanimadam
Baramsa: Margasira
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 41
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 323
Weekend Laffs
Prabhupada Padma-vakya
Thirutholaivillimangalam
Baramsa: Kartika
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 40
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 322
Divya-deshams: Thirupperai
Parishads
Baramsa: Asoj
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 39
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 321
Divya-desh: Thiruparameswara
Baramsa: Bhadra
Rukmi and the King of Kalinga
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 38
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 320
Divya-desh: Thiruvidanthai
Parishads
Jagannatha Dasa Babaji
Baramsa: Sravana
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 37
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 319
Divya-desh: Thiruvattaru
Urdhva-pundra - Vaisnava Tilak
Baramsa: Ashada
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 36
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 318
Divya-desh: Thiruneeragam
Vijaya Ekadasi
Baramsa: Jyestha
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 35
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 317
Divya-desh: Tiruvekkaa
Baramsa: Vaisakh
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 34
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 316
Divya-desh: Thanjaiyali
Baramsa: Chaitra
Sri Chaitanya Bhagavat, 33
The Ramayana of Valmiki, 315


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