vijnanagiri

Continuing the authorised biography of Swami B.G. Narasingha. In this chapter, Mahārāja receives a letter from the Indian Prime Minister, buys oversized shoes for Śrīla Prabhupāda, and receives personal instructions from His Divine Grace in serving at his bhajana-kuṭīra at Rādhā-Dāmodara Temple, only to be abruptly thrown out.

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, Mahārāja joins the ‘bullock-cart program’ for a month in Andhra Pradesh, embracing the traditional life of a sannyāsī and the rigors of rural preaching. Later, he travels to the Kumbha Melā in Allahabad, where, amid mismanagement and logistical confusion, he renders personal service to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, in which Mahārāja witnesses several managerial fiascos, learns how not to feed invited guests, and is given glowing appreciation from Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja — Mahārāja deals with a shoe-thief, witnesses two failed guru-pūjās, refuses to take ‘prasādam,’ and receives the blessings of Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja – Mahārāja’s journey to the Andamans takes an unexpected turn. From Madras, he ends up in Dubai again, experiences an awkward lunch, has his visa for Oman sabotaged, and receives an unusual letter from Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja – after a difficult preaching program in Northeast Africa, Mahārāja returns to Vṛndāvana, observes Śrīla Prabhupāda’s displeasure, and makes a ‘deal with the Devil.’

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, in which Mahārāja experiences the slowest train in India and his first Indian summer, meets an old friend, is crushed by a giant tent, has his hand stepped on by His Divine Grace, sees a Prabhupāda lookalike, hears about a jinxed Mercedes, and is almost hit by a flying orange seed…

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja — Having received Śrīla Prabhupāda’s blessings to enter into the renounced order of life, Mahārāja makes preparations for the big day, and before Gaura Pūrṇimā, goes on a few memorable morning walks with His Divine Grace and also takes darśana of Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja for the first time.

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja — As Mahārāja's reputation as a successful collector grows, various managers attempt to draw him into their own projects. However, when his sannyāsa recommendation is unexpectedly withdrawn, the direction of his future hangs in the balance.

Continuing the authorised biography of Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja - On his first visit to India, Mahārāja has a personal darśana with Śrīla Prabhupāda in Māyāpura, where he finds himself in an uncomfortable situation involving a $12,000 donation and a godbrother who wishes to take sannyāsa. He also becomes the target of Brahmānanda Swami’s anger.