The mentality of committing offenses relying on the strength of the Holy Name Nama-bale papa-buddhi Whoever commits papa[1] by virtue of the Name cannot purify himself. Glories to Gaura-Gadadhara and the Life of Jahnava[2]. Glory to … Read More
The principle regarding Krishna Krishna-tattva Krishna is the sole Controller of everything, possessing independent desires. With His eternal potencies, Krishna is supremely infinite. Krishna and His potencies Krishna and krishna-sakti Krishna’s potencies are never independent … Read More
“… The combination of the three modes, which are eternal and unmanifested, is the cause of the manifested state, and is called Pradhana …”[1] In the commentary to the verse Srila Prabhupada says: “… Pradhana is … Read More
What’s in the books is the meditation on nama, rupa, guna, and lila. It’s the lila that puts you into the Spiritual Goloka conciousness, for the lilas include nama, rupa and guna. As we chant … Read More
The ten offenses during the chanting of the holy name should be canceled. These are described in the Padma Purana, Svarga-khanda: satam ninda namnah paramam aparadham vitanute yatah khyatim yatam katham u sahate tad-vigarham Insulting the … Read More
Sri Krishna continued: “This supreme science that I am offering you is the same one that in ancient times I imparted to Vivasvan. I am introducing this knowledge to you because you are my friend and … Read More
With Namabhasa one obtains all the results of karma and brahma-jnana Namabhase sarva-karma o brahma-jnanera phala haiya thake Namabhasa grants all the results that one can have with karma, and through namabhasa one also has all … Read More
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Sukadeva Gosvami concludes this episode of the rasa-lila by pointing out that if a person hears from the right source about the pastimes of Krishna who is Visnu Himself, and the gopis, who are expansions … Read More
Sri Jagadananda Raya: Krshna stopped the boat at the middle of the river and demanded the fare, He smiled as He looked at the frightened face of the Gopis, who had no money to pay. … Read More
Introduction to the glories of the Holy Name Sri Nama mahatmya sucana sri-godruma-candraya namaḥ I bow to the Moon of Godruma[1]. Glories to Gaura-Gadadhara and the life of Jahnava[2]. Glories to Sita’s husband[3], Srivasa and … Read More
The Name results are real. There is no need to exaggerate them Namera phala satya tahate arthavadera prayojana nai Karma-kanda contains deceptive knowledge to fulfill one’s desires. But in bhakti-tattva, and in chanting the Holy Name, … Read More
The offense of interpreting the Holy Name Nama arthavada aparadha Glory to Gaura-Gadadhara and Sri Radha-Madhava! Glory to the places of Gaura’s pastimes! Glory to Ganga and the Vaishnavas! Hari Dasa continued: O Lord Sacinandana, the … Read More
Introduction by Sri Bhaktivinoda Thakura Words of enlightenment Prabodhini Katha This is no ordinary book. Only those in whose hearts sraddha, firm faith in Lord Caitanya has appeared, who have taken shelter of the Holy Name … Read More
Throughout the year, Duryodhana’s spies had been traveling around the world continuously, hoping to find the Pandavas or at least some trace of them. But until then, their searches had been fruitless. One after another they … Read More
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
