Vipra
That best of Vipra The Sanskrit text says “viprarsabha”. Literally #risabha means bull. It is an epithet to name a particularly powerful or important person (Mahabharata, Adi Parva) #Vipra: Prabhupāda: No. A vipra, because he … Read More
Radha Damodara Prestha
1) 1. Radha, 2. She who is dear to Lord Damodara, 3. His greatest worshiper, 4. the daughter of King Vrsabhanu, 5. She who is the crowning garland of mallika … Read More
Qualities of Srimati Radharani
As explained in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu (Nectar of Devotion), Krishna possesses sixty-four transcendental qualities. Srimati Radharani has twenty-five transcendental qualities, but She can control even Krishna by them. Her transcendental qualities are as follows: (1) She is sweetness … Read More
Appearance of Srimati Radharani, story
The Puranas relate a story concerning the divine appearance of Shrimati Radharani as follows. One day, Vrishabhanu Maharaja went to the bank of Yamuna at around noon to take a midday bath. At that moment he … Read More
Radharani’s appearance
King Vrishabhanu and Queen Kirtida are the father and mother of Srimati Radharani. Once King Vrishabhanu went to the Yamuna River to take bath. He saw a golden lotus flower that shone like a million … Read More
Srila Prabhupada’s Presentation of Srimati Radharani
Knowledge about Srimati Radharani, Her relationship with Krishna, Her relationships with Her sakhis and gopi manjaris is expanded throughout the confidential literatures of Gaudiya Vaisnavism. In recent years these books are becoming more accessible to English … Read More
Iravan, son of Arjuna
His name is actually Iravat and hes the eldest son of Arjuna, possibly the second eldest child of the Pandava clan (the eldest was Ghatotkatcha). He spent his childhood in the care of his mother, his … Read More
Srimati Radharani’s Clothing
Srimati Radharani’s Clothing Wearing light-colored clothes during the full moon and dark colours in the moon’s absence, Sri Radha dresses to please Her beloved Krishna, and to facilitate Her nightly meetings with Her gallant … Read More
What is the root of a devotee’s qualification?
The mercy of Krsna and His devotees is the agent by which our senses arc purified. Out of compassion the sadhus give this mercy to the devotees through their association. We cannot become properly qualified by … Read More
What kind of social etiquette would benefit India? Is it proper to work for quick social reform?
There is danger on both sides. On one side, the insect of prejudice is eating away at our society. If we remain quiet, we will certainly invite inauspiciousness. Our social strength, heroism, and good fortune are … Read More
Ista Devata. What is an Ista Devata
The word Ista means “dear” or “cherished” and Deva, or Devata, means “Deity”. When someone chooses his Deity and serve Him the whole of his life with devotion, that is his Ista Devata (इष्ट देवता). … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.1.23 brūhi yogeśvare kṛṣṇe
SB 1.1.23 ब्रूहि योगेश्वरे कृष्णे ब्रह्मण्ये धर्मवर्मणि । स्वां काष्ठामधुनोपेते धर्म: कं शरणं गत: ॥ २३ ॥ brūhi yogeśvare kṛṣṇe brahmaṇye dharma-varmaṇi svāṁ kāṣṭhām adhunopete dharmaḥ kaṁ śaraṇaṁ gataḥ brūhi — please tell; … Read More
