Resolute Confidence in the Name Makes you Qualified
Giving instructions on the Name to those who do not have Sraddha Sraddha-hina jane namopadesa Instructing those who have no sraddha[1], those who are averse, or those who have no interest in listening, is an offense … Read More
False Renunciation is Prohibited
False renunciation is prohibited. In Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu it is written: prapancikataya buddhya hari-sambandhi-vastunah mumuksubhih parityago vairagyam phalgu kathyate When someone is anxious to achieve liberation and renounces things related to the Supreme Personality of God as material, … Read More
Even Then, Krishna is Merciful
The manifestation of the Jiva Jiva-vaibhava Since they are inherently spiritual in nature, Jivas possess independence. They are countless and their goal is limitless pleasure. The liberated Jiva Mukta jiva Those Jivas who turn to … Read More
Five topics of the Bhagavad-gita
Isvara (the Supreme Lord) Jiva (the living entity) Prakrti (nature) Kala (eternal time) Karma (activity)[1] Catuh sloki. These are considered the four most important verses in Bhagavad-gita: “I am the source of all spiritual and … Read More
Akampana Tells What Happened to Ravana – The Ramayana, in English
Only one Raksasa named Akampana managed to escape. He possessed mystical powers thanks to which he could travel through the air at great speed. He fled to Lanka, Ravana’s kingdom. Akampana told the king all that … Read More
A Deceiver who Makes a False Display of Faith Renounces like Monkeys do
A deceiver who makes a false display of faith in the Holy Name, but engages in sins renounces like monkeys do Pravancaka sathera nama-bharasaya papa-kriya markata-vairagya matra In Sastra it is said that the Holy Name … Read More
Hanuman Prepares to Leap to Lanka
Having traveled several kilometers, the group arrived to the shore of the ocean. According to Sampati’s indications, Lanka was many kilometers away, and there was Sita, the object of their search. The Vanaras looked at … Read More
On A Silver Platter (a book in English)
On A Silver Platter is a type of literature called “sangraha”, which is a collection of writings not necessarily related to each other. This book contains articles generally written with the idea of addressing an audience … Read More
Videoconference, January 3, 2025
In Orissa
In Orissa Syamananda set out for Utkaladesha[1]. After entering Orissa he first went to his birth place at Dharenda Bahadurpur. The villagers were overjoyed to see him after so many years. He remained there for some … Read More
The Spiritual World of Krishna is Vishnu-tattva
The Spiritual World of Krishna is Vishnu-tattva and Pure Reality Krsnera cid-vibhuta-i visnu-tattva suddha-tattva These spiritual manifestations are not of the nature of matter which is transformed by Maya. Vishnu-tattva is beyond matter and essentially located … Read More
Brilliant As The Sun, a book by Kadacha Editions
Brilliant As The Sun The subject of this book is the wisdom contained in the Vedas. The word Veda means knowledge and that has been handed down through the ages by sages of spotless … Read More
Brahma Samhita with the commentaries of Srila Jiva Gosvami
Brahma Samhita is one of the most important Vedic texts. Spoken by Lord Brahma himself, it is divided into one hundred chapters. Unfortunately, there is only one left, which is what we know today as … Read More
The Sinner Who Takes Refuge in Nama Remains Far Away
Considering the new sins committed by one who has taken refuge in the Name and performing them on the strength of the Name Namasrayi nutana papa vicara kariya karile nama-bale papacarana haya But if someone engages … Read More
Sri Paramananda Puri had formerly been Uddhava
Garuda Pandita was the incarnation of Garuda. Gopinatha Simha was the incarnation of Akrura. Some say that Kesava Bharati was the incarnation of Akrura. Sri Paramananda Puri had formerly been Uddhava. Maharaja Prataparudra, who … Read More
Accepting the Name Removes all Anarthas
The mentality of committing offenses relying on the strength of the Holy Name Nama-bale papa-buddhi Whoever commits papa[1] by virtue of the Name cannot purify himself. Glories to Gaura-Gadadhara and the Life of Jahnava[2]. Glory to … Read More
Donations and devotion
Dear Bhaktin ***, Please receive my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Thanks for the monthly donation you are promising. Donations depend on your financial possibilities. If you are rich you can give a lot, … Read More
The Principle Regarding Krishna
The principle regarding Krishna Krishna-tattva Krishna is the sole Controller of everything, possessing independent desires. With His eternal potencies, Krishna is supremely infinite. Krishna and His potencies Krishna and krishna-sakti Krishna’s potencies are never independent … Read More
Madhurastakam, by Sri Vallabhacarya
Madhurastakam By Sri Vallabhacarya adharam madhuram vadanam madhuram nayanam madhuram hasitam madhuram hrdayam madhuram gamanam madhuram madhuradi pater akhilam madhuram His lips are sweet, His face is sweet. His eyes are sweet, His smile … Read More