Author: Srila Prabhodananda Sarasvati
Publisher: Ras Bihari Lal and Sons (RLS)
Format: Hardback
Sri Prabodhananda Sarasvati, a revered sannyasi from the Sri Sampradaya, was renowned for his scholarship and deep devotion. After receiving mercy from Mahaprabhu, he became a worshipper of Radha-Krsna and later visited Nilacala, where he witnessed Mahaprabhu’s divine dance. He composed Caitanya Candamrta and later resided in Vrndavana, where he wrote Sri Vrndavana Mahimamrta and Sri Radha Rasa Sudha Nidhi. He spent his final years in Kamavana, performing bhajana, and his samadhi is located at Kaliya Daha in Vrndavana.
Sri Vrndavana Mahimamrta, written by Sri Prabodhananda Sarasvati, extols the glories of Vrndavana and its residents. The work consists of one hundred "satakas" (sets of 100 verses), with twenty-two discovered so far, and seventeen of those published. Composed towards the end of Prabodhananda's life during his time in Vrndavana, the text highlights his deep devotion and longing for the holy land. The book is a revered account, inviting readers to relish the divine beauty of Vrndavana, enhancing their spiritual connection.
