The magical atmosphere that Shiva’s presence had brought about was still palpable when Arjuna saw the four Lokapalas appear in an extraordinary halo of light. Indra, Kuvera, Yama, and Varuna personally gave him their weapons. After … Read More
Now as you are keeping an inventory of your remembrance, you can see clearly, practically that on this day how much you are remembering. Mangala Arati; 30 minutes, Tulasi Puja; 5 minutes, Japa; 2 hours, … Read More
Arcanā means worship of the Deity in the temple. By executing this process, one confirms himself to be not the body, but spirit soul. In the Tenth Canto, eighty-first chapter, verse 19 of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, it is … Read More
The Ganges River, who was born from the lotus feet of Visnu, appeared in Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as Ganga Devi, the daughter of Lord Nityananda. Her husband, Madhava, had formerly been Maharaja Santanu. Pradyumna, the … Read More
Vasudeva and Vaasudeva (with the double first “a”) are two different persons. The first (with the first “a” short) is Krishna’s father, the second (with the first “a” double) is Krishna. A double “a” means “the … Read More
Srila Rupa Goswami, one of the six Goswamis of Vrindavana, was an incarnation of Rupa Manjari, the most important of the eight confidential maidservants of Srimati Radharani in the eternal transcendental Vrindavana. It is … Read More
Manvantara is a Sanskrit word literally meaning the duration of the life span of a Manu. Each Manvantara is created and ruled by a specific Manu, who in turn is generated by Lord Brahma. There … Read More
“I’ve heard of Tataka,” said Rama curiously, “and I’d like to know more about her. Tell me the story of her life.” Stopping at where they were, the Rishi looked at Rama and Laksmana and recounted … Read More
Question Hare Krishna, dear Teacher! I am studying the Offenses Against the Holy Name. Please, explain the second offense: To consider the names of demigods like Lord Siva or Lord Brahma to be equal to, or … Read More
Rasikananda in Kasipura While staying in Gopiballabhpur, one day Syamananda Prabhu asked Rasikananda Prabhu to sit in front of him and said to him with affection, “Dear Rasika, please give me one thing in charity.” Rasikananda … Read More
Flooded with a huge crowd that flocked to the inauguration, the Sabha of the Kuravas was truly beautiful. Among the guests there were the kings who had participated in the Rajasuya to warmly welcome the Pandavas. … Read More
Question Is the argument that the material energy is deceitful, disloyal, and ungrateful Vedic? Answer If you are cooking and by misusing the knife you cut yourself, you may blame the knife that for … Read More
The days passed after the unpleasant incident of the tournament, and the course of study of the princes could already be considered practically concluded. Drona felt satisfied with everyone, especially with Pandu’s children, who had truly … Read More
Arrival at Mathura Duhkhi Krishna Dasa arrived in his long cherished Sri Vraja Mandala in 1566 AD. His heart became full of bliss and love on touching and seeing the land where Sri Sri Radha … Read More
Rādhikā-Krishnacandra, determined fighters in the battle of love, tossed in waves of fear as They cautiously walked along the forest path thinking They may meet Their slanderous elders. In a very solemn mood, They carefully looked … Read More
By Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami One day, after having heard something about this, Satyabhama eagerly asked Krishna: “From where have these sweet vines, from whose pearls my bangles were made, come from, O Lord?” … Read More
Syamananda Prabhu then went to Nrisinghpur where Narottama Dasa Thakura came to meet him after arriving from Nilachala. When Narottama Dasa Thakura went back, Syamananda Prabhu went to Chakulia accompanied by Rasikananda. There lived a … Read More
Duhkhi Krishna Dasa arrived in his long cherished Sri Vraja Mandala in 1566 AD. His heart became full of bliss and love on touching and seeing the land where Sri Sri Radha Krishna had … Read More
Question Maharaja, sorry, but I was not clear. At the end, what is the conclusion? Is it good that they charge money for spiritual education or not because all Bhaktivedanta schools have tuition fees. Same Bhakti … Read More
Excerpt from a private email: The attraction to Krishna Consciousness and all the things that are part of it (such as the Sridhama, the Vaisnavas, the Holy Name etc.) is natural for the spiritual soul. … Read More
