Drona Falls His brahmashtra had been neutralized, but Drona did not give up and trying to avoid clashing with Arjuna, continued the attack on another front. The soldiers, tired, could no longer contain him and, believing … Read More
In conclusion, a brief re-cap and additional suggestions to embellish this wonderful adventure Home. First. To make a firm decision with prayer and humble surrender asking, nay, begging with all your heart to thoroughly … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 81-85) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 81 bhramyad-bhrnga-dara-sputad- vicakila-srag-dharinau harinau raty-asvasana-bhashanaika- nipunau narmamritasvadinau aviddhaika-rasau su-keli- rasikau premanubhavojjvalau pronmilat-kilakincita-smara- kala-vishvag-vilasasprihau … Radha Krishna who wear … Read More
It was Srila Prabhupada’s Centenial year (1896-1996) and many of the God-family had arrived. Many of those I did service with back in days of the Hare Krishna Movement (with Srila Prabhupada) were there, and the … Read More
The Fifteenth Day That restful sleep didn’t last long. After less than two hours the first flashes of sunshine began to peep timidly, and then more and more decisively flooded the battlefield of Kuruksetra. They all … Read More
Someone asked me to make some consideration about violence in holy places. How come horrible things happen in a place that should be like a paradise? In particular, why does it happen that young women … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 76-80) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 76 kancid visva-vimohini tanumatim samsiddhi-vidyam navam murtam kancana mantra-rajam abala-kaula-vrata-stambhanam kancit kanana-devatam ghana- rucim mugdham lagantim sriyam kancid … Read More
Ghatotkacha To see him a keen terror seized anyone who found himself having to face him. He was very tall, his huge body massive and powerful, his face deformed into a perennial monstrous mask, and his … Read More
In Surya Kunda there is a Samadhi of Krishnadas babaji. He was living in Vraj and he was absorbed in Radha-Krishna lila. He then went to Dwaraka and became attached to the Dwaraka lila. … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 71-75) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 71 piyushadhika-madhuri- parimala-pratyakshara-vyahriti- vyamisra-smita-lesa-sundara- mukha-snigdhi-krita-stri-janam abhiri-hatha-kantha-dharana- param nagendra-sundopamam rajat-svangada-kankanormi dadhatam dvandvam bhuja-dandayoh … Lord Krishna whose graceful words … Read More
“I would like to tell you the old story about how Sanat Kumara predicted that a great king would appear in your dynasty and that he would be your son. Sanat Kumara said: “Kasyapa will have … Read More
The Night War The Pandavas were overjoyed. Not only had Arjuna succeeded in his feat, but many great Kaurava fighters had fallen that day and Drona had also failed to capture Yudhisthira. Their victory had been … Read More
Krishna’s paternal grandfather (Parjanya) The name of Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfather is Parjanya[1] because he showers torrents of auspicious nectar. His bodily complexion resembles molten gold and both his hair and clothing are of white colour. … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 66-70) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 66 visvascarya-camatkriyakhila- kala-lilormi-pathonidhim saundaryadya-samordhva-rupam atula-prema-priya-mandalam tattvam tam murali-ravamrita- rasair visvasya vismapanam lavanyamrita-rasim ujjvala- rasanandadhidevam param … Lord Krishna … Read More
At that time Srimati Radharani Herself revealed to Syamananda the fruits of serving and having darsana of this Deity, the only one manifested from Her lotus heart. She said: “1. Whoever has darsana of this Deity … Read More
Jayadratha’s Death Seeing Bhurisrava dead ended up discouraging many soldiers and once again panic spread among the Kaurava troops; others, on the contrary, indignant and thirsty for revenge, felt their spirits on fire. Karna, accompanied by … Read More
Do you know why when Mother Yasoda was trying to tie up that Makhan Chore that she kept ending up being two fingers too short? It’s because the two fingers represented a certain specific siddhanta. … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 61-65) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 61 vyaktalaktaka-lanchanaih parigalad-divyangaragahitair bhrasyan-nupura-hara-pincha- rasana-vanya-sraja-sankulaih talpaih pallava-kalpitaih sumanasam varshonnatai rajata kunjavasa-satena bhringa- nripater akridakenatatam … Vrindavana filled with … Read More
After taking bath in that pond and chanting that powerful mantra, Duhkhi Krishna Dasa suddenly attained the transcendental form of a Manjari with a golden effulgence. Then, in the eternal Sri Vrindavana, that Manjari placed … Read More
One important requirement to gaining the Lord’s mercy is to reveal to Them all the dirty and bad things that you have done in your life. An example may be given, of a father who, … Read More
