Shri Charnat Baithakji Number 84

At Charanat Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed in a abower and conducted a saptah. Six miles away from where he was staying a Brahmin hermit who had daily recited the Vishunsahastranam, The Thousand Names of the Lord for the last twelve ;years. One day he found a Krishna Deity in the Ganges river...

Shri Adel Baithakji Number 83

This seat of Gusianji is at Adel, where Gusainji spent his childhood, Here Mahadevji came to play with Gusainji. He would play Musical Instruments & dance. Seeing this Gusainji would be very happy. & Gusainji nearest Vaishnavas would also play with him and Gusainji with his divine eyes would...

Shri Mandrachal Parvat Baithakji Number 82

On the summit of the Mudrachal mountain Shri Mahaprabhuji made his seat under a shady tree. After visiting Lord Mudrachal’s temple he began his saptah and Lord Mudrachal came to listen. Later, Shri Mahaprabhuji went to Lord Madhusudana’s temple and made the Lord’s worship. Shri Krishna then told Shri...

Shri Vyas Ganga Baithakji Number 81

On the banks of the Vyasa Ganga, under a tree Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhachayra made his seat. Shri Mahaprabhuji explained to Damala that is was the place were Lord Vedavyasa was born. After bathing in the Vyasa Ganga the ‘saptah’ began and a divinely ornamented woman arrived and fanned Shri Mahaprabhuji...

Shri Himalaya Parvat Baithakji Number 80

On top of the Himachal mountain, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya made his seat. There, Krishnadas Meghan requested the guru to make a saptah. The Himachal mountain dressed as a Brahmin appeared there and Shri Mahaprabhuji took him that he would remain blissful by listening to the Shrimad Dhagavalam....

Shri Vyasashram Baithakji Number 79

When Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya visited Veda Vyasa, the Lord’s literary incarnation in his cave high in the Himilayas, he told Krishnadas Meghan to stand outside the cave until he returned. After meeting Veda Vyasa, Shri Mahaprabhuji explained one line from Veda Vyasa, Bhramar Gita found in the...

Shri Kedarnath Baithakji Number 78

By the kedarnath lake in the Himilayas Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya made his seat and began the “saptah.” Lord Kedarnath disguised as a yogi would daily come to listen and finally Krishnadas Meghan questioned the guru who he was. Shri Mahaprabhuji smiled and revealed his identity. After the discourese...

Shri Badrikashram Baithakji Number 77

On Lord Vaman’s appearance day, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya arrived at Badrinath high in the Himilayas. He told Krishna Meghan to find some fruits as grains are not taken on that day. Lord Badrinath, taking on the form of a brahmin stoped Krishnadas and told him, “It is good to please the guru, but...

Shri Haridwar Baithakji Number 76

At Hardwara, above the Kanatial Kanatial Kshetra Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabharya made his seat during the Kumbha Mela in the year 1510 AD. Over one hundred thousand pilgrims gathered for the sacred bath in the Ganges river by the foothills of the Himilayas. Shri Mahaprabhuji summoned the Lord’s power of...

Shri Kurukshetra Baithakji Number 75

By the Kurushetra lake, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya made his seat and told Krishnadas Meghan that, “It was here that the great Mahabharat war took place and it is also the place where Lord Krishna taught Arjuna the Bhagavat Gita.”Later, Shri Mahaprabhuji held a ‘saptah’ and when he explained the...

Shri Pushkarji Baithakji Number 74

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Shri Avantikapuri: Ujjain Baithakji Number 73

At Avantika Puri, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya made his seat by the banks of the Gomati lake under a pipal Tree. After bathing in ;the chipra river, he said to Damala, “This place is sacred to Lord Shiva. To uplift the divine souls here, I should speak the Shirmad Bhagavatam. The only problem I foresee...

Shri Siddhapur Baithakji Number 72

At Siddhapur, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted by the side of the Bindu lake and related to Damala, :Here the great sage kardama had his hermitage and also here is the spot where Lord Kapildeva taught his mother Devatuti the Sandhya Yoga system. Devahuti then took on the form of this Bindu lake.”After...

Shri Kheralu Baithakji Number 71

Here, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed at the home of Jagannath Josi upon who the guru was very pleased. After Shri Mahaprabhuji prepared the meals and made the offering he partook of the prasada before Jagannath requested him the explain to him the Gopi’s “Yugal Gita” song which appears in the...

Shri Godhara Baithakji Number 70

At godhra, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed at the home of Ranavyasa. Before he took initiation, he was a great scholar of vedic literature and was very proud of his extensive learning. Once, when he was defeated in Benares, he became so depressed that he decided to drown himself in the Ganges...

Shri Naroda Baithakji Number 69

At Naroda, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed at the home of Gopaldas. The guru gave Gopaldas knowledge of Shri Krishna and initiated him into hte path of Grace and gave him a Krishna Deity ot serve. His wishes fulfilled, he remained in transcendental bliss always singing the glories of his guru...

Shri Tagadi Baithakji Number 68

Here Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya made his seat under a tree in front of a Brahmin’s house. The Barahmin had ten cows and ten buffaloes from whose milk he daily made butter. One day, after churning the butter, his wife went to the well to bring some water. Meanwhile, the Brahmin was his two sons eating...

Shri Gupt Prayag Baithakji Number 67

On the banks of the Madhava Sarasvati river, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya made his seat. After bathing in the river, Shri Mahaprabhuji had the sight of Lord Madhavaryji and stayed under a tree by the side of the Prayag lake where he told Damala that but at prayag, at the confluence of the Ganges,...

Shri Madhavpur Baithakji Number 66

Here, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stopped by the side of the Kadam lake and mentioned to Damala, “It was here Lord Krishna and Rukmuni were married and in this lake they bathed. Afterwards, all the saints and hermits present at the ceremony also bathed.”Later Shri Mahaprabhuji went for the sight...

Shri Prabhas Kshetra Baithakji Number 65

Here, Shri Mahaprabhu halted in cave under a tree where he explained, “This place has been made auspicious because Lord Balaram, (Krishna’s bolder brother) had been here,” and began to speak on the Bhagavata. Lord Shiva use to listen to the discourses and later told his disciple that he should become...

Shri Junagadh Baithakji Number 64

At Junagard by the banks of the Revati lake under a tree, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted. After making came the Girnar and Revatachal mountains took on the forms of two young Brahmins boys and went to see Shri Mahaprabhuji and prayed, “you wander about purifying all of the holy places. Please...

Shri Narayan Sarovar Baithakji Number 63

At the dite of the great sage Markandeya’s hermitage, by the banks of the Narayana lake. Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya mentioned to Damala, “This area has been blessed by the Lord’s presence, therefore, the Narayana lake manifest. After bathing in the lake the guru began his teaching and fLord Shvi...

Shri Shankhoddhar Baithakji Number 62

Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted here by the banks of the Shanka lake and mentioned to damala, "It was her that the Lord killed the demon Shankasura ad took his conch. Lord Shanknarayan rules over this area to this day and because it is a beautiful place, Lord Dwarkamathji sports here. After Shri...

Shri Gopi Talaiya Baithakji Number 61

Here, at Gopi Talaiya under a shady tree, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted. Krishnadas Meghan asked Shri Mahaprabhuji why Gopi Talaiya was there when the Gopis always lived in Braja and not near Dwarka at Gopi Talaiya. The guru explainec, “Once while Shri Krishna resided in Dwarka he praised the...

Shri Dwarika Baithakji Number 60

At Dwarka, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed by the bands of the Gomati river. There, Lord Dwarkanathji came to met Shri Mahaprabhu and requested him to pass the four months of the rainy season there. Lord Dwarkanathji told the head priest of His temple Govindadas about Shri Mahaprabhuji’s divinity...

Shri Mul Gomti Baithakji Number 59

Here, when Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya took his seat under a shady tree Krishnadas Meghan asked how the Mulgomati river came to be. Shri Mahaprabhuji enlightened, “Mulgomati descended form the eternal realm and was born as a princess. When she was young she told her father that she would arrange...

Shri Pindtarak Baithakji Number 58

Here, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed under a large tree where he mentioned to his disciple Damala “when Krishna was king of Dwarka, he visited all these nearby holy places. This is where the sage’s Dhurvasa’s hermitage was.”While Shri Mahaprabhuji was speaking the Bhagavata a Brahmin daily came...

Shri Khambhaliya Baithakji Number 57

By the banks of a laovely pond, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya spoke the Bhagavatam. One afternoon a Brahmin arrived there and said, “you should not spend the night here because a man-eating ghost wanders about at night.” Despite his warning, the guru did not move the camp.That evening, Krishnadas went...

Shri Navanagar Baithakji Number 56

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Shri Morbi Baithakji Number 55

Here Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted by the edge of the Krishna lake where he mentioned to Krishnadas, “This town was previously ruled by the great devotee king Satyavadi. The banks of this lake were blessed by Shri Krishna and Arjuna. The guru then decided to hold a discourse of the Bhagavata.Once,...

Shri Bharuch Baithakji Number 54

Here, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed by the banks of the holy Narmada river. There, a young women adorned from head to toe with celestial jewels came and bowed at Mahaprabhuji’s feet and said, “I know the reason ;for your appearance is solely for the upliftment of divine souls. You wander about...

Shri Surat Baithakji Number 53

Here, Shri Mahaprabhuji stayed by the banks of the Tapi river near Ashvini Kumar’s ashram and spoke on the Shrimad Bhagavatam.There, one lady, after bathing in the Tapi river suddenly came and bowed to Shri Mahaprabhuji and stood by his left side and fanned him for the entire discourse. When the talks...

Shri Darabsenji Baithakji Number 52

Here in the midst of a dangerous jungle Shri Mahprabhu Vallabhacharya made camp. Lord Varadasen arrived there and advised, “You have picked a dangerous place to stay.” And then added, “Your descendants will shower grace on divine souls in the future. I would like to have their sights, but that might...

Shri Totadri Parvat Baithakji Number 51

Here in the middle of a wild jungle Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya made camp. When Krishnadas Meghan mentioned that there was no water nearby, the guru explained that “Near to that Kadam tree on its south side is a large rock. Under it is a large lake filled with fresh water. After the lake was discovered...

Shri Trilokbhanji Baithakji Number 50

Here, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted in a lovely spot. Many Mayavadians lived there who worshipped a goddess. When they heard about Ahri Mahaprabhuji's arrival, they came there to debate with him. Within a short while, Shri Mahaprabhuji revealed to them the true meaning of the scriptures and...

Shri Vidhyanagar Baithakji Number 49

At vidhyanagar, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed by the Vidhya lake. It was here that Shri Mahaprabhu defeated the Mayavadians in a huge religious conference.Once Shri Mahaprabhuji considered. “The king of Vidhyanagar is very religious man and it is in his kingdom that the four great Vaishnava...

Shri Janardanji Baithakji Number 48

By a beautiful lake, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted. On the following day, joined by his disciples, they went to have the sight of Lord Janardan in the temple. After Shri Mahaprabhuji made the Lord’s ornamentation Lord Janardan said, “Today I have had the opportunity to experience the touch of...

Shri Padmanabhji Baithakji Number 47

At a lovely spot, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya made his camp. Here Shri Mahaprabhuji told Damala, “From the navel of Shri Pdmanabhaji who lies resting on the serpent god, Braham the creator emerged on the stem of a lotus, “After saying that, Lord Padmanabhaji arrived and the guru greeted Him with...

Shri Champa Sarovar Baithakji Number 46

By the pampa lake, under a tree, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted. While the guru was preparing the offering he told Krishnadas to bring some leaves. When Krishnadas left, he saw a large terrible beast which resemble death, but unconcerned went about his business collecting leaves. Suddenly the...

On The Bank Of River Shri Krushna Baithakji Number 45

By the banks of the Tamraparni river, under a tree three miles form a large city, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed. The king of the nearby state was very ill and someone told him, “If you construct a gold statue of yourself and gift it to a Brahmin, the Brahmin will die and you will be cured.”The...

Shri Tamraparni Baithakji Number 44

By the banks of the Tamraparni river, under a tree three miles form a large city, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed. The king of the nearby state was very ill and someone told him, “If you construct a gold statue of yourself and gift it to a Brahmin, the Brahmin will die and you will be cured.”The...

Shri Lohgadh: Goa Baithakji Number 43

Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed here under a tree by a large rock which had the impressions of an elephant’s footprint. Damala requested the guru, “This scenic place is full of souls who are ignorant by nature. If you speak the Bhagavata here, all these souls will be uplifted. Krishnadas Meghan...

Shri Malyachal Parvat Baithakji Number 42

Here in a sandalwood forest under a sandalwood tree Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya halted and Lord Henmagapal appear to the guru and said, “you have come to an area inhabitated by ferocious animals who are always fighting amongst each other. Although I live in the midst of a sandalwood forest, I always...

Shri Setubandh: Rameshwar Baithakji Number 41

Here Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya explained to Krishnadas Meghan that Shri Ram crossed by bridge over the sea to Shri Lanka t rescue Shri Sita from the demon Ravana. Here Lord Rameshvaram come to visit Shri MahaprabhujiIn Rameshvaram lived a devotee of Lord Rameshvaram who had the vow that he would...

Shri Vishnu Kanchi Baithakji Number 40

At Vishnu Kanchi, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed by the banks of the Surbhi river. Here, Shri Mahaprabhuji mentioned, “In India, there are 7 puris, {spiritual centers} three and one half are Vishnu’s and the three and one half are Shiva’s Vishnu’s puris are Mathura, Ayodhya, Dwarka and Vishnu...

Shri Rangaji Baithakji Number 39

At Shri Rangji under a tree by the banks of the Kaveri river Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stayed. There, Lord Rangji came from His eternal abode to see Shri Mahaprabhuji. And asked the guru about the divine appearance of Shri Nathji atop the Govardhan hill. Shri Mahaprabhuji later went to Lord Rangji’s...

Shri Lakshman Balaji Baithakji Number 38

Here, Shri Mahaprabhuji’s father Lakshman Bhatt left his body.When Shri Vallaabhacharya lived with his father in Benares many religious scholars use to come and discuss religious topics with him before he had even turn 10 years old. Once his father invited all the priests for a feast and at that time,...

Shri Pananrusinh: South India Baithakji Number 37

Once while Mahaprabhuji was seated under a tree, Lord Nirsingh appear before him. Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya stood up and payed his respect t him and said, “why have yo troubled yourself to come heri. I was about to go and see you”The Lord replied, “you are my very self and have appeared on this earth...

Shri Nasik Baithakji Number 36

At panchvati at the Nasika Tap forest Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhachrya said to Damala, “Lord Rama stayed in this forest and this is where Sita was stolen away by Ravana. I will make a Bhagavata saptah here and establish the path of Dvotion.”Followers of the Mayavada came to discuss the meaning of the scripture...

Shri Pandharpur Baithakji Number 35

By the banks of the Bhinarath river, Shri Mahaprabhu Vallabhachrya made his seat and Lord Vitthalnathji came out and greeted the guru. It was here that Shri Mahaprabhu was told by the immortal lord to become a householder so that He could appear as his son, hence, Shri Mahaprabhuji’s named his son Shri...