Mahanidhi Swami

A Summary compilation about the identity and the glories of the Holy Name. Includes yoga techniques of concentration, japa meditation techniques, and many more.

This book describes Vrindavan and her forests, animals, trees, and dust; the Yamuna river, eternal associates, and the gopis; Srimati Radharani, Lord Sri Krishna, and Lord Balarama; transcendental pastimes of Sri Krsna, and the rasa lila of Sri Sri Radha and Krsna; Sri Giriraja Govardhana, Shyamakunda, and Radha-kunda; the Gosvamis and temples of Vrindavana, the residents of Bhauma Vrindavana, and residing in Sri Vrindavana. Research based upon Prabhupada's books and 51 other authorized sources with references.

Based upon the Hari-bhakti-vilasa, the Gopala-tapana Upanisad, the books of Srila Prabhupada, and interviews with senior Vaishnavas, this book describes eight mantras that are important to Gaudiya Vaishnavas. Topics include Diksa and Upanayana, Brahma Gayatri, Upavita and Rules of Chanting, Guru Gayatri, Gaura Gayatri, The Gopala Mantra, Kama Gayatri, Gopi Bhava Mantra, etc. "The Kama Gayatri is the mantra for worshipping Me. Indeed I can be known by the syllables of this mantra," says Srimati Radhika. (Mantrartha-dipika).

By Mahanidhi Swami, Pages 33

By Mahanidhi Swami, Pages 145

The history of the Radha Damodara temple from when the six Gosvamis kept their Deities in the trees under which they slept. Srila Jiva Gosvami directed the original temple construction, completed in its present form 250 years ago. Srila Prabhupada spent many years in Vrindavan. In 1959 he moved into the temple, formally taking sannyasa. After leaving Vrindavana to preach in the West he often returned to Radha Damodara.

Tenth Canto Commentaries by Visvanath Cakravarti Thakura, translated by Bhanu Swami, edited by Mahanidhi Swami. Sarartha Darsini reveals the confidential meanings of the rasa-laden verses of the Tenth Canto. With unparalleled genius Visvanath Cakravarti Thakura imparts a deep understanding of the sweet mellows of devotional service and the process of extracting sublime transcendental sentiments. His internal mood is clearly visible in this magnificent commentary.

Krishna is described as having unlimited transcendental qualities. In the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu sixty-four qualities that are fully and eternally manifest in Sri Krishna are described. For example, Krishna is strong, truthful, highly intelligent, clever, and grateful. This little book beautifully describes each of these sixty-four qualities, making it a wonderful gift for any devotee of Radha and Krishna.

Poetic deep spiritual insights about the sweet, confidential pastimes of Radha and Krishna. Including the Bhagavata commentaries revealing the most tasteful talks and thoughts of the premi bhaktas of Sri Vraja Dhama.

By Mahanidhi Swami, Pages 230, Hardbound

Five-hundred years ago, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared in Navadvipa to freely distribute Krishna-prema to everyone. He enchanted everyone, from rogues to royalty, melting their hearts with His indescribable beauty, tender loving dealings, and ecstatic chanting and dancing. He lives forever in Navadvipa Dhama, flooding the land with His boundless mercy and blessings. This book describes the beauty, identity, and power of Navadvipa.

By Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das, Pages 134

By Mahanidhi Swami, Pages 162, Hardbound

The term "lotus feet" is used metaphorically to describe the feet of the Lord because the lotus is the emblem of beauty and purity. Simply by surrendering at the lotus feet of Radha and Krishna, one can become free from all material attachments. This book is a great meditation on the feet and divine forms of Radha-Krishna. The auspicious markings found on the soles of the feet of Radha and Krishna are beautifully described, and the meaning of each marking is explained. This little book makes a wonderful gift for any devotee of Radha and Krishna.

Vyasa Puja is that one day in a year wherein a devotee compresses a lifetime of thoughts, feelings, and acts of dedication into a few words of praise. This book is a collection of fourteen devotional offering by Mahanidhi Swami to his beloved spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada, originally published in ISKCON's annual Vyasa Puja books from 1982 to 1995. Each entry is preceded by a newly written commentary wherein the author reveals his personal life and the background of each Vyasa Puja offering.

This book expands the lila-rasa to help the sadhaka advance in bhakti. The pastimes of Krishna and the gopis for day and night are sequentially described for perfection of smaranam remembrance. Includes Radhika's bath and dressing, forest picnic, playing dice, drinking honey liquor, sleeping pastimes, etc

By Sri Jiva Gosvamipada, Pages 93, Hardbound

By Mahanidhi Swami, Pages 193, Hardbound