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Story of Vasant panchami by Radhanath Swami

In fact Srila Rupa goswami explains in His Bhakti rasamrita sindhu,that its an essential vaishnava principal in a very wonderful way to celebrate the various festivals that the previous acharyas has given us. Why do we celebrate this festivals? we celebrate to create unity amongst One another, exclusively for the purpose of expressing our desire to love and serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead… and how do we celebrate this festivals?

91-001 'Worshiping Deity' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai

Following the Footsteps of the Six Goswamis Srila Narottam Das Thakur has prayed “Rupa Raghunath pate, kabhi mora asha prarthana koro ye sada Narottam Das” which means that, to follow in the foot steps, to accept the example which has been given by the six Goswamis of Virndavana headed by Srila Rupa Goswami, Raghunathdas Goswami… Continue reading 91-001 'Worshiping Deity' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai

Born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Radhanath Swami is one of today’s most beloved and respected spiritual teachers. A Bhakti Yoga practitioner for 40 years, he is a guide, community builder, philanthropist, and acclaimed author.

He has been featured as a guest speaker in universities such as Harvard, Princeton and Stanford, and in corporations such as Apple, HSBC, and Microsoft. He has also addressed the House of Commons in 2011 and met with President Obama to discuss inter-faith dialogue in 2012.

Within this extraordinary memoir, Radhanath Swami weaves a colorful tapestry of adventure, mysticism, and love. Readers follow Richard Slavin from the suburbs of Chicago to the caves of the Himalayas as he transforms from young seeker to renowned spiritual guide. The Journey Home is an intimate account of the steps to self awareness and a penetrating glimpse into the heart of mystic traditions and the challenges that all souls must face on the road to inner harmony and a union with the Divine. Through near-death encounters, apprenticeships with advanced yogis, and years of travel along the pilgrim’s path, Radhanath Swami eventually reaches the inner sanctum of India’s mystic culture and finds the love he has been seeking.