The three decided to visit Agastya, one of the most powerful sage in history. When they saw him, they understood how he had been able to accomplish so many prodigious deeds. They admired him sitting in … Read More
Consulting the Srutis is the method of purification Sruti-vicare suddha prakriya When the primary meanings[1] of the Srutis meet, ultimately suddha-bhakti is obtained. Then the Jiva acquires the wealth of prema. He who accepts the useless … Read More
Advaita Acarya y Srivasa Pandita Question: Could you tell me, who are Advaita Acarya and Srivasa in Krishna lila? Answer: Srila Kavi Karnapura has given us information on this topic, and it is found in … Read More
Question Guru Maharaja, Reading the meaning of Bhagavad-Gita, chapter 3, verse 37, in the last paragraph, it says “so that lust and anger, when used in Krishna consciousness, they become our friends, and not our enemies.” … Read More
Bhaskara Thakura was an incarnation of the demigod Visvakarma. Vanamali Thakura was an incarnation of Sudama Brahmana, who was afflicted by great poverty and obtained great wealth from the Lord. Jaya and Vijaya, the two … Read More
It was Draupadi herself who called the guards the next morning. “Come and see what happened to your general! This is what happens to those who antagonize the Gandharvas. Their life is worthless!” Immediately the soldiers … Read More
Criticizing the teachings of the Sruti is an offense Ei sruti-siksa ninda aparadha The Sruti is the pramana that teaches these nine prameyas. The Guru who is learned in these tattvas taught by the Srutis is … Read More
Hari is the Supreme Truth, the Possessor of All Powers and the Incarnation of Rasa hari eka para-tattva, 2. tini sarva-saktiman, 3. tini rasa-murti The first teaching is that Hari is the Supreme Truth. Syama[1] is … Read More
Ten peaceful months had passed during which Draupadi had spent much of her time in the company of the queen, amiably discussing various subjects with her. Sudeshna had a brother named Kichaka, who was such a … Read More
Sukadeva Gosvami, the son of Srila Vyasadeva, appeared during Sri Caitanya’s pastimes as the devotee named Vallabha Bhatta. Jagannatha Acarya, who was also known as Gangadasa Pandita, was very dear to Caitanya. In his … Read More
Preface by the editor I met and associated with my godbrother Radhakunda Dasa in Vrindavana during the years 2004-2005. He was a devotee hard not to notice due to his extremely outgoing character and his … Read More
Question Manjughosha, the apsara, remained 57 years, 9 months, and 3 days with Medhavi. She asked the wise man to let her go, but he didn’t leave her. However, when he realized what had happened, he … Read More
Criticizing the Sruti-sastra Sruti-sastra-nindanam Glory to Gadadhara, Gauranga and Nityananda. Glory to Sita’s husband and devotees. Hari Dasa said: Lord, the fourth offense is criticism of the Sruti-sastra. This criticism hinders bhakti-rasa. The Vedas are the … Read More
In closing here is a portion from Bengali conversations which we had with HDG Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in Mayapur in 1973 while working on Sri Upadeshamrita (Nectar of Instruction): QUESTION: Prabhupada, what about … Read More
It is forbidden to offend the sadhus. It is offensive to see a Vaisnava according to material conceptions. The Upadesamrta says (6): drstaih svabhava-janitair vapusas ca dosair na prakrtatvam iha bhakta-janasya pasyet gangambhasam na khalu budbuda-phena-pankair … Read More
na tv evaham jatu na tv evaham jatu nasam na tvam neme janadhipah na caiva na bhavisyamah sarve vayam atah param “Never was there a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor all these … Read More
Dvitiya-yama Sadhana Bhajana in the morning According to the Skanda Purana, Krishna has invested the holy names with all His powers: dana-vrata-tapas-tirtha-yatradinam ca yah sthitah saktayo devamahatam sarva-papa-harah subhah rajasuyasvamedhanam jnanasyadhyatma-vastunah akrsya harina sarvah sthapitah svesu … Read More
That same morning a majestic and solemn Brahmana arrived and asked to speak to him. The noble Karna, as he did with all distinguished guests, offered him the puja and addressed him with courteous words of … Read More
Before the Guru-Disciple relationship, they must examine each other Guru-sisya sambandhera purvei parasparera pariksa A Guru who accepts an unqualified disciple is punished. The disciple who worships an unqualified Guru has no hope[1]. As long as … Read More
1 At the end of Dvapara-yuga Narada approached Brahma and asked, “O glorious one, how can I cross beyond the Kali-yuga as I wander over the earth?” Brahma replied, “The question you have asked me is … Read More
