Yoga of Love

10/24/2025

10/18/2025

By the causeless mercy (ahaituki kripa) of Srila Rupa Goswami, we received the divine blessings of his charan-paduka at his samadhi mandir in Vrindavan.
Both I and Sriji Priya felt so happy and deeply grateful in that sacred moment.

We prayed at his lotus feet that we may understand even a drop of his words and mood of pure devotion, and sincerely follow the path he showed for all of us.

By the kind mercy of Srimati Radharani, I came to Vrindavan at the start of Kartik, praying that She allows us to remain here until the end of this most auspicious month.

I haven’t been posting on social media as I’m trying to focus more on sadhana and minimize internet use.
Wishing everyone a blissful and spiritually fulfilling Kartik.

10/04/2025

Last weekend felt truly special. We had the joy of hosting HG Amarendra Prabhuji and HG Swastika Mataji.

Their presence brought such warmth, every word of their Hari Katha felt like a gentle shower of mercy.

Moments like these remind us how powerful pure association can be.


Sriji Priya Devi Dasi

09/25/2025

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Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,
My dear friend, Rasikananda Prji, has recently started a new YouTube channel where he will be posting podcasts with senior devotees, sharing their invaluable learnings and realizations from decades of experience in Krishna consciousness.

The channel has already begun with inspiring podcasts—please take a look.

09/06/2025

We joyfully celebrated the divine appearance day of Srila Jiva Goswami, offering our gratitude at his lotus feet.

Srila Jiva Goswami (c. 1511–1608) was one of the celebrated Six Goswamis of Vrndavana, revered for his saintly character and prodigious scholarship.

1. From childhood, he worshiped Krishna dolls with tears of love, even sleeping with Them in his arms.

2. Lord Nityananda personally guided young Jiva on Navadvipa parikrama and blessed his future service.

3. In Vrindavan, he became the only initiated disciple of Sri Rupa Goswami.

4. He composed over 500,000 Sanskrit verses, each written flawlessly on palm leaves.

5. His Sat-sandarbhas established Krishna as Svayam Bhagavan and bhakti as life’s ultimate goal.

6. He founded the Radha-Damodara temple, where his beloved Deities are still worshiped.

7. He trained great acharyas like Narottama, Srinivasa, and Shyamananda to spread Mahaprabhu’s mission.

8. Though the greatest scholar, he personally served pilgrims with food, shelter, and parikrama.

9. His humility was so deep that he once lived in a crocodile hole by the Yamuna, repenting to please his guru.

10. Identified as Vilasa Manjari in Vraja-lila, he eternally serves Srimati Radharani.

His life story and contributions are not mere history but a source of inspiration and guidance. For Gaudiya devotees, Jiva Goswami stands as a shining example of one who used every ounce of his intelligence, energy, and heart in the loving service of the Divine Couple and in compassionate outreach to all souls – truly earning him the titles Bhakti-siddhanta-acharya (master of devotional philosophy) and parama-mahapathi (supreme scholar) in the annals of Vaishnava history.


Sriji Priya Devi Dasi

09/04/2025

On this most auspicious day of Sri Radhastami, we were blessed with the opportunity to offer new Mangala-aarti dresses to our local temple Deities. Similar dress was also offered to our home Deities.

These dresses were lovingly designed and offered by my wife, Sriji Priya, on behalf of her beloved mother who departed during the covid period. With heartfelt devotion, she chose every detail—from the thread to fabric to the lace trim—and personally sat with the tailor during her recovery from covid to ensure each dress was made exactly as envisioned. Since her mother’s passing, she has continued this seva, offering such beautiful dresses to Their Lordships on all major festivals every year.

🙏 Temple Deities: Sri Sri Radha Madhava Hari, Sri Sri Nitai Gaur Hari, Sri Srinathji Gopal, Sri Radha Govindji, and Sri Gaur Nitai.
🙏 Home Deities: Sri Sri Nitai Gauranga.

May this offering be a humble tribute of love and devotion on this sacred day. 🌸


Sriji Priya Devi Dasi

09/01/2025

Until and unless the jewel of Sri Radha becomes the sole object of one’s heart’s adoration, all the talk of Vraja’s romances is but noise, and nothing captures the heart. - Sri Prabodhananda Saraswati

The true essence of Vraja-rasa is accessible only through Radha’s mercy.

Sriji Priya Devi Dasi

08/28/2025

Wish you all a very blissful Sri Ganesha Chaturthi!

On this sacred day, let us offer our hearts to Vighna vinayaka, who not only removes external obstacles but also destroys the inner enemies that block our devotion.

May Lord Gaṇesha clear away the coverings of ignorance, and uproot the weeds of kama (lust), krodha (anger), lobha (greed), moha (illusion), mada (pride), and matsarya (envy) that trouble the soul. With His blessings, may our hearts become pure vessels of remembrance, our tongues constantly vibrate the holy names, and our lives become fully dedicated to loving service of Sri Guru and Gauranga.

Also, today we have Srimati Sita Thakurani (Shri Advait's consort) appearance day.🙏

Sriji Priya Devi Dasi

08/27/2025

Sharing a few beautiful glimpses from the joyous 9th Birthday Celebration of our Beloved Nitai-Gauranga.



Sriji Priya Devi Dasi

08/19/2025

Srinath Ji Gopal shines today in His freshly adorned beauty—newly painted, newly dressed, eternally enchanting.
ISKCON of Phoenix Sriji Priya Devi Dasi

06/08/2025

From Waterless Fast to Blissful Feast!
Just yesterday was Nirjala Ekadashi—a day of complete fasting, not even water. And today? We’re relishing a feast, singing, dancing, and rejoicing in a vibrant home program!

That’s the dynamic beauty of a devotee’s life—one moment deep in tapasya, the next immersed in celebration.

Srila Prabhupada has given us a life that’s blissful and colorful—filled with philosophy, friendship, Kirtan, prasadam, and above all, Krsna's love.
No dull moments in Kṛṣṇa consciousness—only joy, and divine adventure!