Nama Tattva has been compiled from lectures, darsanas and informal talks delivered by Srila Gour Govinda Goswami between Janmastami, 14 August 1990 and Janmastami 2 September 1991.
Srila Gour Govinda Swami would speak at length on the 10 offences before accepting disciples. In Bhubaneswar, he would give initiations on auspicious days throughout the year, especially Rama-navami, Gaura-purnima, Nityananda Trayodasi and Janmastami.