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
One day, a young man with very dark skin and tattered clothes arrived in Hastinapura who, with profound humility, asked the teacher to accept him as a student. Drona looked at him suspiciously. “You know … Read More
That Srimati Visnupriya is an incarnation of Bhu Devi is described in the Sri Caitanya-candrodaya-nataka, where Kali says: “Understanding that Srimati Visnupriya was the incarnation of Bhu Devi, Lord Caitanya accepted her hand in marriage[1].” … 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
Udyoga Parva The Council of Allies The echo of Abhimanyu and Uttara’s wedding celebrations had barely passed when the Pandavas began to focus their attention on the impending war. Gathered in the capital of Virata, the … Read More
Just as the moon of Lord Caitanya was about to rise in this material world, the Lord said to Advaita Acarya: “Some devotees are attached to Me in the spirit of servitude, some are attached to … Read More
Introduction We are here today to present our latest book, “A Sidelong Glance”. Srimati Radharani fascinates Sri Krishna by looking at him in this way. It is an irresistible and full of attraction look. We … Read More
The gopi named Variyasi Devi, who was Lord Krishna’s paternal grandmother in Vraja, appeared as Kamalavati devi during Lord Caitanya’s advent. Srimati Yasoda Devi and Vraja’s king Nanda, who had been like two great oceans … Read More
Duryodhana’s outburst was long and bitter; maybe he just needed to let off steam with someone, but he chose the wrong person. There were many things Sakuni could have said to ease his nephew’s pain, but … Read More
Brahmanas sheltered Vasatkara, Svadhakara, Praghara and others belong to those brahmanas sheltered in the family. Their wives are Samadheni, Mahakavya, Vedika and others. This is a section of the book “Radha Krishna Ganoddesa Dipika”, en … Read More
Question: I have a friend who wants to know the answer to the following question. The Bhagavad Gita says that it was spoken 120,400,000 years ago, while we know that humanity appeared only two million … Read More
The wives of Catu and Vatuka Dadhisara and Havihsara are the wives of the previously mentioned Catu and Vatuka, who are the sons of Rajanya. Carumukha (Sumukha’s brother) has a handsome son called Sucaru. Sucaru’s wife … Read More
Sutra A sutra is an aggregation of short formula-like assertions. Bhasya A bhasya is an explanation, a commentary made to to unpack and weave together. Varttika A varttika is a sub-commentary on … Read More
Vaishampayana went on to narrate: “A completely different life began for the five young men. The pleasant but austere times of the forest were gone, and for the first time they experienced the joys of … Read More
Duhkhiya set out for Ambika Kalna. Arriving there[1], he inquired from the local people where he might find the house of Gauri Dasa Pandita. Outside the gate of the temple he fell down and offered … Read More
Shortly after the arrival of Pandu’s sons, Vyasa arrived and was received with full honors in the city of the Kurus. The following day the sage wanted to speak to his mother. “Gloomy days are approaching,” … Read More
Question Maharaja dandavat all glories to Srila Prabhupada. Can you recommend me some readings and verses about characteristics of a bonafide guru? Here in Cancun there are so many cheaters and I would like to give … Read More
What is the Aranyaka portion of the Vedas? There are various sections of Sruti (the Vedas), some of which are the Samhitas, the Upavedas, the Vedangas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, the Sutras, the Upangas, etc. … Read More
Here we have two dishonest sources of information: one is the scientist and another is the journalist. Where is the dishonesty? Passing off something for something else. Or, as in other cases, passing off theories … Read More
Yudhisthira asks: What are the duties for a man who wants to be happy in this world and in the next? Bhismadeva answers: You must avoid three negative actions performed by the body: 1) Destroy … Read More
