Koladvipa
Process of Devotional Service: Pāda-sevanam (Serving the lotus feet)
Devotee Who Attained Perfection Through This Process: Lakṣmī
Key Places We Visit Today
Dhameswar Mahaprabhu Mandir
- This beautiful deity of Mahaprabhu was worshiped by Vishnupriya Devi, the wife of Lord Caitanya, after He accepted sannyasa.
Bhajan Kutir & Samadhi Temple of Jagannātha dāsa Bābājī
- Deities of Sri Sri Gour Gopal, Sri Sri Giridhari, Sri Sri Gour Nitai, and Sri Radha Giridhari
- Under the direction of Jagannatha dasa Babaji Maharaja, the Yogapitha was identified as the actual birth site of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
Sri Devananda Goudiya Math (aparādha-bhañjanera pāḍa)
- Deities of Sri Sri Dhameswar Koladeva, Sri Radha Vinoda Bihari, and Sriman Mahaprabhu
- Aparadha-bhanjanera pada – the place where offenses are forgiven
- In the Aparādha-bhañjana a pure devotee expresses his feelings: “My dear Lord, I am ashamed to admit before You that I have carried out the orders of my masters named lust, anger, avarice, illusion and envy. Sometimes I have carried out their orders in a way most abominable. Yet in spite of my serving them so faithfully, they are not satisfied, nor are they kind enough to give me relief from their service. They are not even ashamed of taking service from me in that way. My dear Lord, O head of the Yadu dynasty, now I have come to my senses, and I am taking shelter of Your lotus feet. Please engage me in Your service.” This is another instance of surrendering and taking shelter of the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇ
(Nectar of Devotion 36)
Prauḍhā Māyā & Ksetra Pala Siva (Poramatala)
- Praudha Maya is Yoga-maya. She covers the holy dhama and does not allow non-devotees to enter.
- Ksetra pala Siva is the protector of the holy dhama.
Sacred Spots in Koladvipa
- Sri Vamsidasa Babaji Bhajan Kutir & Pushpa Samadhi
Reflection on the devotional service
“How can I serve the Lord’s lotus feet through my daily actions?”
Quote of the Day
There is no one as merciful as Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu within all three worlds. Simply by seeing Him from a distance, one is overwhelmed with love of Godhead.
— (CC Madhya 16.121)
Bhajan of the Day
Prasadam of the Day
Offer Sweet Yogurt (Mishti doi) to the Lord.