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Damodardas Harsani (84 Vaishnav Series – Story 1)

Shri Mahaprabhuji & Damodardasji - Pratham Darshan Once, in a quiet town, there lived a kind and generous man who helped many people. He longed for a child, so he served a holy devotee with great love. The grateful devotee gave him a blessing and said, “You will have three sons. The first two will be ordinary, but your youngest will be very special, like the Lord Himself.” Years went by, and the man became the father of three sons. The youngest, Damodardasji, was born in the year 1473. The moment he was born, the whole house was filled with a soft, glowing light. There were special marks on the baby’s forehead and his arms were long. Everyone who saw him felt that something wonderful had happened. When Damodardasji was still a baby, an astrologer came and looked at his stars. He said, “This child’s blessings will help many souls find happiness and peace.” Damodardasji grew up with a bright and gentle heart. His face glowed, and his nature was always calm and loving. From the time h...

Krishnadas Meghan (84 Vaishnav Series – Story 2)

Krishnadas Meghan offering roasted murmura to Shri Mahaprabhuji A long time ago, there lived a kind and gentle soul named Krishnadas Meghan. He listened and learned from his yogi guru and spent his days in deep prayer and meditation. One day, while his guru was meditating, he felt in his heart that Shri Krishna had come to earth, but he did not know where. When he told Krishnadas Meghan about this, Krishnadas Meghan felt a great desire to find the Lord himself. With his guru’s blessing, Krishnadas Meghan set out on a long journey, traveling far and wide to find Shri Krishna’s true form. After many years, he finally met Shri Mahaprabhuji. As soon as Krishnadas Meghan saw him, he felt a deep love in his heart and knew at once that this was the Lord he had been searching for. He bowed down, became his disciple, and followed Shri Mahaprabhuji everywhere. One day, while Shri Mahaprabhuji and his followers were walking in the mountains to visit the wise Shri Veda Vyasa, a huge rock came ro...

Padmanabhadas (84 Vaishnav Series – Story 4)

Padmanabhdasji offering chola (chickpeas) Shri Krishna Padmanabhadas was a wise Brahmin who lived in Kannauja with his family. He spent his days sharing stories from holy books like the Shrimad Bhagavatam. One day, Shri Mahaprabhuji came to his town and spoke about Shri Krishnaji’s love. Padmanabhadas listened closely, and from that moment, his heart was touched. He felt sure that Shri Mahaprabhuji was a true saint and became his disciple. That same day, Shri Mahaprabhuji explained that holy scriptures should not be read just to earn money. Hearing this, Padmanabhadas promised never to use the sacred words for making a living again. Shri Mahaprabhuji heard his promise and gently asked, “You are a Brahmin. How will you feed your family?” Padmanabhadas first thought he could beg for food, but soon realized it did not feel right. Instead, he decided to collect wood to support his family, even though it was hard work. Later, Shri Mahaprabhuji blessed Padmanabhadas, his wife, and children, ...

Damodardas Sambhalavare (84 Vaishnav Series – Story 3)

Damodardasji Sambhalavare meeting his true Guru Shri Vallabh Damodardasji was a kind boy who always loved to think about God. One special day, during a holy bath in Prayag, he met Krishnadas Meghanji. Krishnadasji said he wanted to become the follower of a great saint named Shri Mahaprabhuji. From that moment, Damodardasji dreamed of meeting Shri Mahaprabhuji too. Later, while taking another sacred bath at the river, Damodardasji found a little copper box in the water where the Yamuna and Ganga meet. That night, Shri Krishnaji came to Damodardasji in a dream and told him, “You must find the person who can read the words on this box. That person should be your guru.” The next day, Damodardasji showed his copper box to many holy people, but no one could read it. Then, he met Seth Purushottamdas, who told him that only Shri Mahaprabhuji could read the box and shared wonderful stories about his guru. Some time passed, and while Shri Mahaprabhuji was traveling through India, he stopped a...

The Birth and Wisdom of Sage Vyasa: The Great Compiler of the Vedas

The Story of Sage Vyasa: The Great Compiler of the Vedas From Canto 1: Creation (Adhikarana) — A Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs Once Upon a Time… Long, long ago, in the beautiful land of ancient India, lived a wise and powerful sage named Parashara. Parashara was the son of Sage Shakti and the grandson of the great Sage Vashishtha, who was one of the Saptarishis—the seven eternal sages. Parashara was known for his deep knowledge and powerful penance. One day, Parashara needed to cross the mighty river Yamuna. A gentle fisherwoman named Satyavati, who lived by the river, came to his aid. Satyavati was the daughter of a fisherman and was famous for her kindness and gentle nature. She helped travelers cross the river in her small boat. When Parashara met Satyavati, he sensed her purity and goodness. The sage asked Satyavati for a boon: he wished for a son who would be wise, learned, and would do great things for the world. Satyavati was surprised, but the sage explained that ...

Step-by-Step Meditation (Dhyāna) as per Srimad Bhagavatam

Step-by-Step Meditation (Dhyāna) as per Srimad Bhagavatam (with full detail and direct scriptural references) Here is a very detailed, step-by-step explanation of what to do with eyes closed during meditation, strictly as described in Srimad Bhagavatam —especially focusing on the practice of dhyāna (meditation) on Krishna or Vishnu’s form. All steps are based only on direct, cited verses and passages from Canto 2, Chapter 2 and Canto 3, Chapter 28 (Kapiladeva’s teachings to Devahuti). 1. Preparation Before Closing the Eyes Sit in a clean, quiet place in a comfortable, steady posture ( SB 2.1.40–41; 3.28.4, 9 ). Practice breath control and withdraw the senses from external objects ( SB 3.28.8 ). Firmly resolve to focus only on the Supreme Lord in your heart, with humility and devotion ( SB 3.28.4–5 ). 2. What is Meditation? (Srimad Bhagavatam's Definition) Meditation (Dhyāna) in the Bhagavatam means deeply focusing the mind on the Supreme Lord (primarily Lord Kris...

Seth Purshottamdas (84 Vaishnav Series – Story 6)

Shri Vallabh with Seth Purshottamdas - Kashi Long ago in the city of Benaras, there lived a kind and wealthy man named Seth Purushottamdas. One day, while Shri Mahaprabhuji was visiting the holy city, Seth Purushottamdas saw him by the river. He felt a deep love and respect for Shri Mahaprabhuji, so he came near, bowed his head, and asked to become his disciple. Shri Mahaprabhuji kindly accepted him, along with his son, Gopaldas, and his daughter, Rukmini. Seth Purushottamdas asked Shri Mahaprabhuji what he should do next. Shri Mahaprabhuji told him to begin serving Shri Krishna with devotion. Seth Purushottamdas used the money he had to start building a temple for Shri Krishna, whom he lovingly called Shri Madan Mohanji. While building, they found a beautiful statue of Shri Madan Mohanji and also discovered a hidden treasure. With happiness in his heart, Seth Purushottamdas started offering the best food, clothes, and jewels to Shri Madan Mohanji every day. Even though Seth Purushot...

Ramdas (84 Vaishnav Series – Story 7)

Ramdasji & family come to Shri Vallabh Sharan in Puri Once, in a small town, there lived a kind-hearted boy named Ramdasji. From the time he was little, Ramdasji loved to spend time with gentle saints who wandered from place to place, always singing the name of Shri Krishna. One day, Ramdasji and his saintly friend decided to take a long journey together. They walked to the place where the sacred river Ganga meets the wide ocean, called Ganga Sagar. While they were there, Ramdasji started playing in the soft sand. As he dug with his hands, he felt something smooth and round. To his great surprise, it was a small and beautiful statue of child Shri Krishna! Ramdasji’s heart filled with joy. He ran to show it to his friend, who smiled and said, “How lucky you are, Ramdasji! Shri Krishna Himself has come to you. You must take care of Him every day.” Ramdasji was so happy, but he also felt a little worried. He had never learned the special ways to serve a Deity. His friend told him, “...

Rajo Kshatrani (84 Vaishnav Series – Story 5)

Rajo Bai Kshatrani & Shri Vallabh Once there was a kind woman named Rajo who lived in a small village. She loved Shri Mahaprabhuji with all her heart and tried to follow his teachings every day. Rajo was always thinking about how to serve Shri Mahaprabhuji and Shri Krishna in the best way she could. Each night, Rajo would carefully cook delicious food for Shri Mahaprabhuji. She made sure to use the freshest and purest things, because she wanted her offerings to be perfect for her beloved guru. One day, it was a special day for Shri Mahaprabhuji’s family. This day was called “shraddha,” a time when people remember and honor their parents who have passed away. Shri Mahaprabhuji wanted to feed some guests and needed some ghee, which is a kind of butter used in cooking. So, he asked one of his followers to go to Rajo and ask her for some ghee. The follower went to Rajo’s house and told her that Shri Mahaprabhuji needed ghee. Rajo gently said, “I am sorry, but I have no ghee right no...

Narada’s Instructions to Vyasa and the Secret of His Previous Life

Narada’s Instructions to Vyasa and the Secret of His Previous Life From Canto 1: Creation (Adhikarana) — A Bedtime Story for Young Vaishnavs Once Upon a Time… In the ancient days, after compiling the Vedas and the Mahabharata, the wise sage Vyasa still felt an emptiness in his heart. Even after writing such great scriptures, something troubled him. He sat quietly in his ashram on the banks of the river Saraswati, lost in deep thought. Suddenly, a radiant figure appeared before him. It was the divine sage Narada, always cheerful and glowing with spiritual joy, carrying his beloved veena. Narada is famous throughout the worlds as a pure devotee of Lord Vishnu, traveling everywhere, singing the Lord’s glories and sharing wisdom. Vyasa welcomed Narada with great respect and asked, “O revered Narada, even after all my work, I feel restless. I have written the Vedas, the Puranas, and the Mahabharata, but my heart still feels unsatisfied. Please tell me what I am missing.” Narada...

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