The topmost secret of bhajana
Once a disciple asked his guru for the topmost secret of bhajana. The guru replied, “The most confidential secret of bhajana is to always chant the maha-mantra- Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, … Read More
Asvini Kumara
Twin Asvinis Satya and Dasra are the tween demigods sons of Vivasvan. (Slokas 17 and 18, Adhyaya 150, Anusasana Parva, Maha-bharata). They are also known as Asvins, Asvinidevas and #Asvini Kumara. These two are the physicians … Read More
Brahmarshi
#Brahmarshi Those who have seen, or understood, the transcendental truth. #Brahmarsi: A Brahmarsi is a very elevated class of sage. Brahmana means “one who knows Brahman” or spiritual knowledge, and Rishi means “seer”. … Read More
How many types of society are there? Can the living entities ever remain outside society?
Some people think that social people cannot be called Vaisnavas. This is a misconception. Actually, society is divided into three, namely, the society of materialists, the society of liberationists, and the society of liberated souls. People … Read More
Daha, meaning
दाह m. dAha burning दह शर m. daha zara cream caustic [an impure form of solid caustic soda] दह-रस m. daha-rasa caustic liquor [Soda Mfg.] दह-करण n. daha-karaNa causticization दह-करण n. daha-karaNa … Read More
Caturvedi, Trivedi and Dvivedi meaning
#Trivedi means “someone who mastered three of the four Vedas”. #Caturvedi is one who knows four Vedas #Dvivedi (one who knows two Vedas). #Veda also means “to see” The #Triveda are Rigveda Yajurveda … Read More
Is it proper to publicly glorify the Lord’s transcendental pastimes without considering the audience’s qualification?
Unfortunate people do not understand the essential meaning of rasa-llla just as a pig does not understand the importance of a garland of pearls. Desiring the welfare of unqualified persons, I have thus completed my glorification … Read More
Dana Ghati
Dan Ghati means “the place where taxes were collected.” Dan Ghati is a pass to cross to the other side of Govardhana Hill. This place is on top of Govardhana Hill, where the Mathura Road … Read More
And as you have obeyed my command, you shall obtain good fortune
And as you have obeyed my command, you shall obtain good fortune. All the Vedas will shine in you and so will all the Dharma Shastras. By serving faithfully the #Guru all blessings come. Uddalaka Aruni … Read More
Asvini Kumara
#Asvini Kumara Satya and Dasra, the two sons of Surya are called #Asvini Kumaras. (Maha-bharata slokas 17 and 18, Chapter 150, Anusasana Parva). They are also known as Asvins, and Asvinidevas. These two are the physicians … Read More
Recipe. Simple spicy Chickpea Hummus
Simple Spicy Chickpea Hummus Description This is such a tasty and satisfying snack that you can put together in minutes! Ingredients • 3 cups of cooked chickpeas • 1/2 cup cooking water from the … Read More
Pasupatastra
The Pashupatastra, the weapon of Pasupati or Siva is an irresistible and most destructive personal weapon of Siva, Kali and Adi Para Sakti, which can be discharged by the mind, the eyes, words, or a bow. … Read More