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Across the Waters: Divine Protection, Tirtha Symbolism, and Rebirth in Dharmic Traditions
Sacred river crossings in Dharmic traditions encode a shared grammar of divine protection, purification, and rebirth. From Krishna’s midnight passage over the Yamuna in the Bhagavata Purana to the Jain ideal of the Tirthankara as a “ford-maker,” from Buddhism’s raft simile to Sikh teachings on crossing the bhavsagar through the Guru’s Naam, each tradition converges…
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ISKCON Vrindavan Boat Festival (11 March 2026): Nauka Vihar History, Rituals, and Visitor Guide
ISKCON Vrindavan’s Boat Festival (Nauka Vihar) on 11 March 2026 reanimates Krishna’s aquatic pastimes as preserved in Gaudiya Vaishnava literature, notably Gopal Champu by Srila Jiva Goswami. The event blends theology, ritual craft, and congregational kirtan to present a multisensory meditation on Radha-Krishna. Readers gain a clear understanding of the lila’s symbolism—the river as worldly…