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SRILA BHAKTI SUNDAR GOVINDA
DEV-GOSWAMI MAHARAJ
What We Need
Śrī Kṛṣṇa’s all-knowing care for the jīva.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
The Pulveriser of Ego
1959 Vyasa Puja Offering
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Pranati Panchakam
Five Verses in Obeisance
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Anga-upanga-astra-parsada-sange
Archive footage of Śrī Hari-nām-saṅkīrtan
With Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
In Praise of Sri Gurvastakam
The essence of the Guru-disciple relationship.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Discourse On The Universals and Particulars of Gaudiya Vaisnavism at UC Berkeley
An introduction to the eternal dharma of the soul and the Krishna conception of Divinity.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
In The Care of Sri Guru
Remembering the service and affection of my guardians.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
The Absolute Rasa
The scientific basis for Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu as the ultimate reality.
By Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Dancing on Parikrama
Devotees express their feelings for Sriman Mahaprabhu’s sankirtan in Sri Nabadwip Dham.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Intolerable Ego
How the greatest obstacle to spiritual life is overcome by grace.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Guru-devatatma
Sri Guru’s position in the Rupanuga sampradaya summarised concisely.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
All-Merciful Nityananda
The Supreme Personality of Devotion
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Introduction to Sri Garga-samhita
Appreciating the necessary qualification to read this exalted text.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
New Year’s Resolution: Full Surrender
Starting the new year with focus on Sri Sri Prapanna-jivanamrtam.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Be Conscious, Be Serious
How we can properly utilise our precious human life.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Serving in Separation
The deepest vision of Sri Guru’s grace.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Bhagavata Katha
An introduction to Srimad Bhagavatam
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
The Essence of the Hare Krishna Movement
The gift of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Visiting Vrndavan
The realistic approach.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
The Life and Songs of Srila Narottam Thakur
The heartfelt expressions of an exalted Acharya. By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Durga Puja
Our focus on this day.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Service Life
The disciple's duty.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Chanting and Service
“I do not want to die, I want to serve!”
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
The Mystery of Success
The interdependence of destiny and endeavour explained.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Remembering Srila Guru Maharaj’s Pastimes
Union in Separation.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Humble Approach
The safest way to progress on the devotional path.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Have You Seen Krishna?
The proper approach.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Careful Cultivation
Understanding the relationship between vidhi-marga and raga-marga.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Simple Beauty
How to have a heart for Krishna.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Serve Krishna Without Material Attachment
Practical advice for pursuing the goal of human life.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
The Nature of a Devotee
An affectionate reminder of the foremost advice.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
A Grand Festival for the Ear and Heart
Introduction to Sri Sri Prema-dhama-deva-stotram.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Everything is Perfect and Necessary
Faithful theistic vision of the environment.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Vaisnava Siva
Lord Siva’s position as the best of Vaisnavas.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Wealth in Spiritual Life
The fortune of Sripad Siddhanti Maharaj.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
I Want to Take Him Back
Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur’s view of Sriman Mahaprabhu’s sannyas.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Wonderful Nature of the Vaisnava
The glory of the Lord’s eternal servants.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sankirtan-yajna
The process given by Sriman Mahaprahu to chant the Holy Name.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajBoth Lord and Servant
The worship of Sri Giriraj Govardhan in the line of Srila Raghunath Das Goswami.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajOne Simple Direction
The proper time to observe Sri Govardhan Puja.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Play of the Sweet Absolute
How the servitors of the Deity experience this.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSuper Auspiciousness
The necessity of performing Sri Hari-nam-sankirtan at all social functions.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Manifestation of the Deity
Why the Lord appears in His Deity form.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajYou Can See But I Cannot
My prayer before the Deity.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSatisfied with Service
Appreciating the qualities of our godbrothers.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajRun and Follow
Harmony between vidhi-marg and raga-marg.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajBe Clean and Clear
The practice of Bhagavat-dharma explained.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajDirect Hankering
The beauty of the path given by Sriman Mahaprabhu.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSurrendered Service
Why Sriman Mahaprabhu rejected the conclusion of Sri Gita.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajProfound Appreciation
Praise of Srila Krishnadas Babaji Maharaj.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajMy Teachings and Desires
How to maintain association in separation.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Elixir of Life
Glorification of the songs of Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajGaura-Saraswati
The second verse of Sri Sri Prapanna-jivanamrta explained.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSri Krishna’s Vasanta Rasa
Proper appreciation of Sri Krishna’s Pastimes.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSriman Mahaprabhu’s Sannyas Lila
A summary of the Lord’s withdrawal from Nadia.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajIn Remembrance of Sri Bhakti Chandan Prabhu
Heartfelt appreciation for an exemplary godbrother.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajGod Is Good
The general attitude of a progressive practitioner.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajInconceivable Grace
The departure of Srila Haridas Thakur.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSympathetic Dealing
The importance of sincere apology.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajVidya-vadhu-jivanam
A mystery within the Siksastakam.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Gift of Our Guru-Varga
The highest development of saranagati.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajTo Be Blessed
The result of chastity and sincere service to Sri Guru.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Maintainers of the World
The glory of Nitai and Gauranga.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Real Feeling in the Heart
Making progress in spiritual life.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajMorning Meditation
How I present myself before my altar each morning.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajMeditating on Our Ideal
How practitioners present themselves for service each day.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Fifth Restriction
The proper utilisation of wealth.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajPandit Sri Gadadhar
The heart of the Lord’s most intimate associate.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Only Surprise
The passing of Srivas Pandit’s son.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSripad Saurindranath Bhakti Varidhi
Remembering an exalted servant of Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Lord’s Family Life
The perpetual challenges of living together.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Only Way to Get Krishna Consciousness
The importance of chastity.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajAvoiding Offences
Being cautious within the illusory environment.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajFaith in Chanting the Holy Name
Answers to questions about chanting Sri Hari-nam.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajPositive Focus
Having compassion for others as we pursue our ideal.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajOn the Way
How to proceed on the path of Krishna consciousness.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajHankering For Service
The relationship between vidhi and raga.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSachi Nandan Gaurahari
The depth of love felt in vatsalya-rasa.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSripad Yadavendu Bhakti Chandan
A prime example of humility and giving honour to others.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Power of Truth
The events surrounding the disappearance of Srila Gaura Kisor Das Babaji Maharaj.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
The Rising and Setting Sun
Discourse on the disappearance day of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad in 1991.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSri Sri Nitai-Chaitanyadev
How Sri Sri Nitai-Chaitanyadev came by Their own wish to Sri Puri Dham.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajOur Main Duty
The necessity of humility, tolerance, and respect to ensure the strength and longevity of a Mission.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Quality of Our Practice
The importance of developing the qualities of humility, tolerance, and giving honour to others.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSri Guru Puja
The fortune of the soul with and without the grace of Sri Guru.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajRadharani’s Paramour Love
The glory of madhura-rasa in Vrndavan.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajLalita Devi’s Glory
The position of the dearmost of Sri Rupa and Sri Radha.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajBetween You and Me
The surrendered soul’s humble expectation of receiving the Lord’s mercy.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Ideal Servitor
The glories of Sripad Ajita Krishna Brahmachari.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajTaking you to Goloka Vrndavan
The importance of second initiation.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajWhat is Bhajan?
The necessity of subservience to Guru–Vaisnava.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Introduction to Sri Chaitanya-bhagavat
Homage to Srila Vrndavan Das Thakur.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajOur Promise
An address to the devotees on the last night of His Divine Grace's visit to Australia during the first world tour.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
The False Hope of Material Happiness
Appreciation for Sri Sankar Acharya’s analysis.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajNondifferent from Srila Rupa Goswami
Appreciation for Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj’s compositions.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajStriking Humility
The humility taught by Sriman Mahaprabhu.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSri Sadasiva Gangadhar
Verses in praise of Lord Siva.
Cited by Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajKartik Vrata
The observance of Kartik concisely explained.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Sonhood of Godhead
The defining characteristic of the Sweet Absolute.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Devotees’ Joy
Celebrating the Sri Gaura Purnima festival.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajIf You Hear This, You Will Faint
The conversation of Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj and Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad at Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math in 1967 explained.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Way
Following the line of Sri Rupa.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajDivine Transformation
Transforming ourselves and our environment through dedication to the Lord.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajVrndavan Krishna
The Krishna conception of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajAffection Means Attachment
The symptoms of steady devotion.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
From Emotion to Devotion
Overcoming the obstacles in devotional practice through sadhu-sanga
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Rupanuga Guru Tattva
Chastity to the highest ideal.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Avatar and Avatari
My vision of Srila Swami Maharaj and Srila Guru Maharaj
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Distribute My Name All Over the World
Why Krishna sent A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupad on the day of Nandotsav.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Mystery of Mercy
How I came to the lotus feet of Srila Guru Maharaj
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Upadesa Panchakam
Five Instructions to the Mind
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Divine Wine
Srila Gadadhar Pandit’s service to Sriman Mahaprabhu
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajLive in the Transcendental Service World
Important guidelines for our practising life.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Worship of Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur
The Thakur's devotion to Sri Sri Gaura-Gadadhar in Nadia-lila.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajForced to Drink Nectar
A speech ten days after the disappearance of Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajLord Balaram’s Glory
Lord Balaram's pranam mantra from Sri Garga-samhita.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajJewel in Hand
How Krishna is revealed to the world by His dear devotees.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajA Real Vaisnava
A story which illustrates the importance of honouring all devotees who are dear to Sri Guru.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajMy First Lesson
The importance of avoiding Vaisnava-aparadha and the association that leads to it.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajInspiring Association
The importance of having a source of inspiration in spiritual life.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
On the Appearance Day of Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur
A definitive article.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSpiritual Ego
How to rid oneself of false ego.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajEver-Merciful Gurudev
How a disciple wholeheartedly takes shelter of Sri Gurudev.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajA Drop of Mercy
The importance of praying to Sri Guru for humility, tolerance, and respect for others.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajDays of Separation
The spirit of observing disappearance days.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajSrila Das Goswami’s Line
Its defining characteristics.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajIn the Ecstasy of Sankirtan
Srila Prabodhananda Saraswati Thakur's vision of the Pancha Tattva.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajA Garland of Questions and Answers
Concise answers to fundamental questions.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajThe Shelter of Sri Giriraj Govardhan
Srila Raghunath Das Goswami’s vision of Sriman Mahaprabhu’s mercy.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Careful Approach
The proper approach to divinity and the genuine humility of the true Vaisnavas.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Jay Ma Kali
Caution to practitioners on the day of Sri Lalita Devi’s appearance.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Pure Sacrifice
An extreme example of the sincere devotion found in Ramanuja Acharya’s sampradaya.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Real Friendship
How to be true followers of His Divine Grace.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Inconceivable Glory
Verses composed in honour of Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj’s triumphant return to Sri Hapaniya Gram.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Pranams
Assorted Sanskrit Prayers
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Pranati Dasakam
Ten Obeisances unto Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Dev-Goswami Maharaj
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Guru Prasasti
Praise for Sri Guru—Bengali Poem Offering in 1960
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Govinda Kunda Mahatmya
A Poem in Praise of the Glory of Sri Govinda Kunda
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Guru Prasasti
Praise for Sri Guru—A Sanskrit Poem First Offered in 1955
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Maya Duratyaya
Insurmountable Illusion
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Vasita
Captivation
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Dasa-vidha Namaparadha
A Poem Summarising the Ten Offences to the Holy Name
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Patrika Prasasti
Praise for the Publication
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Gaudiya Darsan Prasasti
Praise for Sri Gaudiya Darsan
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Navadvipa-dhama-parikramaya Ahvana
An invitation to Sri Nabadwip Dham Parikrama
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
477 Tama Sri Sri Gauravirbhave
On the 477th Appearance Day of Sri Gaurachandra
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Svarupodbodhana
Awakening the True Self
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj
Sri Sri Guru-Gauranga-Prasasti
Praise of Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajTranscendental Vision
Learning the practice of paramahamsa-dharma.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami MaharajTranscending Time and Space
How to perfectly utilise every moment in time.
By Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev-Goswami Maharaj