and a half Sanskrit verses in the sand by way of counsel. To complete this message, it is believed that Krishna Himself manifested visually on the spot and wrote in the form of a verse and a half. This collection of verses is known as ‘ShikshaSloki’ in Pushti Marg literature. Later he entered into the waters of the Ganges on the day of Rath Yatra (a festival that is celebrated on the second or third day of the bright side of the lunar month of Ashadha). People are said to have witnessed a brilliant flame as he arose from the water and ascended to Goloka (Param Brahma Shri Krishna's heavenly abode) and was lost in the firmament. In Pushtimarg this episode is known as AsurVyamohLila. ShriVallabh is eternal and immortal. It is said that in his AsurVyamohLila (travel to the heavenly abode), he left this world and traveled to Goloka to serve Krishna. Works Vallabhacharya composed many philosophical and devotional books during his lifetime which includes: Anubhashya or BrahmSutrnubhashya – 4 cantos of commentaries on the Brahm Sutra of Ved Vyas Tattvaarth Dip Nibandh – Essays on the fundamental principles of spirituality (3 chapters) Chapter 1: Shaastrarth Prakaran Chapter 2: Bhagavatarth Prakaran Chapter 3: Sarvanirnay Prakaran Subodhini – Commentary on Shrimad Bhagavat Mahapuran (only cantos 1, 2, 3 and 10 are available) Shodash Granth – Sixteen short verse-type compositions to teach his followers about devotional life Purvamimamsa-Bhashya-Karika Bhashya on 7 Mimamsa Sutra Madhurastakam Other than the above main literature, he also composed additional works such as Patravalamban, Madhurashtakam, Gayatribhashya, Purushottam Sahastranaam, Girirajdharyashtakam, Nandkumarashtakam, etc. Commentaries and Verses (c. 1479–1531) He wrote elaborate commentaries on Sanskrit scriptures, the Brahma-Sutras (Anubhasya), GayatriBhashya(Bhashya Commentry on Gayatri Mantra), and Shreemad Bhagwatam (Shree Subodhini ji, Tattvarth Dip Nibandh's Bhagwatartha Prakaran). Shodash Granthas Also, in order to help devotees on this path of devotion, he wrote 16 pieces in verse which we know as the Shodasha Granthas. These came about as answers to devotees. The verses define the practical theology of Pushtimarga. The Shodash Granthas (doctrines) serve as a lighthouse for devotees. They speak about increasing love for Shri Krishna through Seva (service) and Smarana (remembering). These doctrines are Mahaprabhu’s way of encouraging and inspiring devotees on this path of grace. The central message of the Shodasha Granthas is total surrender to the Lord. A Goswami can initiate an eager soul to this path of Shri