Twelfth Theme: Liberated Souls Also Study Bhagavatam Sri Jiva begins section thirty by introducing the principle of jiva, pointing out that even liberated souls prefer to listen to Srimad-Bhagavatam. We will give a summary of … Read More
Being on Purpose When I think that I’m veering from the strict no-nonsense, single pointed endeavor to be exclusively fixed upon the highest spiritual goal, namely becoming a manjari of Smt. Vrinda devi, I become very … Read More
And while Astika reflected, the gigantic Naga appeared, like a great black storm-bringer, still clinging to Indra. But when the two, like thunderbolts, were rushing in the direction of the sacred fire, verifying the imminent danger, … Read More
Eleventh Theme: The Spiritual Master At the beginning of section twenty-nine we find the word atha, commonly used to solemnly indicate the beginning of a sacred discourse. We have said that Suta Gosvami related the … Read More
During the time of Krishna, Manasi Ganga was very big in size. Once Srimati Radharani and Her friends came to the bank of Manasi Ganga to cross by boat. They were carrying pots of yoghurt and other … Read More
One day a man went to buy something from a grocer. Seeing him very dejected, the customer asked: “Why are you so sad and crying? You shaved your head and dressed in black. Something very serious … Read More
In section twenty-nine, the author addresses some issues that we have previously discussed briefly. One of them is the declaration confirming his membership in the Brahma-Madhva-Sampradaya. Jiva Gosvami Maharaja is a Vaishnava Gaudiya and some of … Read More
A few days after the king’s death, the vacant throne was taken over by his young son, Janamejaya. Years passed. As an adult, Janamejaya began to wonder what were the real reasons for the strange death … Read More
The Perfection of all Bhajana By Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura Bhaktivinode Thakur discusses the glories of Sri Radha Kunda in his piyusha-varshini commentary on the last verse of Srila Rupa Gosvami’s Upadesamrita. sri-radha-krishnera svabhavika mahatmya … Read More
In section twenty-seven, Jiva Gosvami says: “Therefore, we will only examine the Bhagavata Purana to determine the highest good. Our interpretation of the words of the Bhagavatam represent a type of bhasya.” Thus, the Bhagavata-sandarbha, … Read More
Candramukha, the famous dancer in Vrindavana, appeared in Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as Makaradhvajakara. Sudhakara, who had been an expert mrdanga player in Vrajabhumi during Krishna’s pastimes, appeared in Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as the expert … Read More
Question Hare Krishna – I am happy to know how glorious is the holy name from your article i.e., “Namabhasa offers eternal residence in the spiritual abode of Vaikuntha, especially in Kali-yuga.” This is the declaration … Read More
The Fall Of Bhishma While hundreds of men, many of whom he knew personally, continued to fall by his hand, suddenly the eldest of the warriors was assailed by a deep disgust towards war, towards his … Read More
That forest infested with terrible Raksasas was called Dandaka. Along the way, they found the huts of several quiet and serene ascetics who were jolly, and who possessed a deep knowledge of spiritual things. They … Read More
The Upapuranas Sanatkumara Purana Narasimha Purana Brihannaradiya Purana Sivarahasya Purana Durvasa Purana Kapila Purana Vamana Purana Bhargava Purana Varuna Purana Kalika Purana Samba Purana Nandi Purana Surya Purana Parasara Purana Vasistha Purana Devi Bhagavatam Ganesha Purana … Read More
