The poor Brahmana of Pratisthanapura
… there is a story in the Brahma-vaivarta Purana that in the city of Pratisthanapura in South India there was once a brahmana who was not very well-to-do, but who was nevertheless satisfied in himself, thinking … Read More
How should a devotee be?
This is a very nice description of a Vaisnava advesta sarva-bhutanam maitrah karuna eva ca nirmamo nirahankarah sama-duhkha-sukhah ksami santustah satatam yogi yatatma drdha-niscayah mayy arpita-mano-buddhir yo mad-bhaktah sa me priyah One who is … Read More
Vira Devi, the Gopi of the meetings, and the village of Sanket
Vira Devi is a little known Gopi but plays an important role in Radha Krishna’s pastimes. She lives in Yavata, the same town of Radharani’s during her years as a married woman, and became very good … Read More
No reaccione como un hombre común
A continuación se muestra un resumen de un artículo que estará presente en mi próximo libro en español. La reacción humana a acusaciones es de protestar, de defenderse, de regresar acusaciones. Así un ser humano hace. … Read More
Dohani-kunda (Varsana)
The cows were milked (godohana) here at the time of Krishna’s manifest pastimes. This was the cowshed of the many hundred of thousands of cows belonging to Vrishabhanu Maharaja. One day, Kisori Radhika was watching … Read More
What is your opinion on this video? Is Gurvastakam only for Prabhupada?
Question Hare Krishna prabhu! Please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Srila Prabhupada! What is your opinion on this video? Answer The main issues are: Is the Gurvastakam (the samsara davanala song) intended for … Read More
Sabari meets Lord Ramacandra
She grew up in a nishada family, and it was the day before her marriage, her father having brought thousands of goats and sheep to be sacrificed for her wedding. With compassion and sadness in her … Read More
Bhaimi or Jaya Ekadasi
Bhaimi or Jaya Ekadasi: It is said that if one observes upavasa on this day then one receives entrance to Visnu’s abode, even though one has not performed the other vratas of the year. NOTE: … Read More
Ramanujacarya
Ramanuja was born in 1017 c.e. to a brahmana family. His father was Kesavacarya and his mother was Kantimati. This saintly couple, having gone many years without a child, left their home in Bhutapuri, and … Read More
How a rabbit can kill a lion
There is a story that a lion was killed by a rabbit. Sasakena nipatitah. Why? Buddhir yasya balam tasya: “One who has got intelligence, he has got power.” A Lion is very mighty, ferocious animal, and … Read More
Advaita Acarya knew who were going to be Sri Caitanya’s parents?
Question Advaita Acarya knew that Jagannatha Misra and Mother Sachi Devi were going to be the parents of the next incarnation of Krishna before Lord Caitanya was born? Answer: Advaita Acharya (also known as Kamalaksha) … Read More
On what occasion did Madhavendra Puri and Advaita Acarya meet?
Dear Madhavendra Puri Dasa, Please receive my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Sripada Madhavendra Puri is the greatest jewel of our parampara. He was the one who brought back Radha Krishna prema-bhakti in this … Read More
