Kartika Special: Krishna never leaves Vrindavan: Madhavananda Das  To wrap up our most enriching "Celebrating Kartika" series discussing Krishna's Vraja Lila, we are honored to welcome Madhavananda Das who will share with us about Krishna's eternal residence in Vrindavan and into the minds of all His devotees.  About Madhavananda Das Madhavananda Das is the managing editor of Gopal Jiu Publications and Sri Krishna Kathamrita magazine and the popular email journal Sri Krishna Kathamrita Bindu. He is also the director of GORA, the Gaudiya Odia Research Association which is a branch of the BRC, Bhaktivedanta Research Center. Madhavananda joined ISKCON in Los Angeles in 1982. He moved to Orissa in 1993 where he has been living since. He was instructed by his spiritual master Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja to render his lectures into publications. He is the author and editor of numerous books and articles; and has contributed to Journal of Vaishnava Studies and Back to Godhead Magazine. Aside from his publishing work, Madhavananda travels worldwide giving seminars and classes. He has a special interest in researching esoteric Gaudiya topics and subjects about Lord Jagannath as well as the culture and sacred places of Orissa. His work can be seen at www.gopaljiu.org or on Facebook at Madhavananda Das.