The story of Yudhisthira cursing women to be unable to keep secrets goes as follows: Kunti Devi had a relationship with Vivasvan before her marriage with Pandu, and as a result, Karna was born. So, … Read More
Krishna gets scared Sometime later Krishna crawled into a room full of gems and jewels, and became afraid upon seeing His own reflection in the jewels. In His enchantment He tried to erase the reflection with … Read More
Is it appropriate to interrupt someone giving class or making comments at the end of the class? The rules of good behavior of a devotee’s life are called Vaisnava Sadacara. Everyone should learn these … Read More
The thirty-two sevaparadhas Sevaparadha dvatrimsa prakara One should not enter the temple of the Lord wearing shoes or, for the comfort of one’s body, in a vehicle. One should not avoid engaging in service during a … Read More
The fifth pair – Hare Rama – represents the taste for pure devotional service together with the remembrance of the holy names according to the prescription of the Siksastaka. The sixth pair – Hare Rama – … Read More
The wise Samika had not yet awakened from his reflections when a boy who was a friend of Sringi, his son, passed by his modest hut. Sringi, as virtuous as he was, had a terribly fiery … Read More
Krishna saving the gopas from the Munjavana fire Once, Krishna was playing with the sakhas in the shade of Bhandiravata. Nearby, the cows drank water from the Yamuna and began to graze on the lush, green … Read More
And the sacrifice began. Dasaratha and his queens were at the edge of the arena. They were anxious and worried about the eventual success, but the confidence in the famous ascetic who led the yajna was … Read More
Offenses to service Sevaparadha Glory to Gaura-Gadadhara and the life of Jahnava. Glory to the Lord of Sita, Srivasa and devotees. Sri Hari Dasa Ṭhakura was appointed as the Acarya of Nama-Tattva. Mahaprabhu said: Listen, Bhakta … Read More
Prince Uttara was amazed. He had never seen anyone fight like that, nor did he think it was humanly possible. And when he saw the Kurava troops retreat, he shouted for joy and threw his weapons … Read More
The eternal form of Krishna Krishna-rupa nitya Krishna and Krishna’s form are identical. His Name and His form are a unique substance. They are never different. Whoever remembers the Holy Name associates with the form. … Read More
The symptoms of those who are free from the ten offences Dasaparadha sunya vyaktira laksana Therefore, one must carefully renounce any criticism of the sadhus, a purified mind knows that Vishnu is the para-tattva[1]… …knowing that … Read More
When Vasudeva, the first member of the Catur-vyuha, saw the dancing of the Gandharvas at Dvaraka Puri, His mind became agitated with the desire to dance as they did. In order to fulfill this desire, Lord … Read More
Syamananda Prabhu was born in 1534 AD[1] in the town of Dharenda Bahadurpura, which is near the Kharigapura railway station in Medinipura, in the state today known as Orissa, formerly known as Utkala or Utkaladesh. His … Read More
The intrinsic nature of the Holy Name Namera svarupa Hari Dasa said: Krishna-nama is like cintamani[1], it is beginningless and fully spiritual. Krishna Himself and His Name are one in tattva. Srinama[2] is the form of … Read More
In the past, as we were young and inexperienced, we questioned whether we should also write and read the books of the great acaryas, such as Sanatana Gosvami or Rupa Gosvami. It was said that … Read More
From “Brilliant as the Sun” ( Manonatha Dasa ) During the time of Krishna, Manasi Ganga was very big in size. Once Srimati Radharani and Her friends came to bank of Manasi Ganga to cross by … Read More
According to Srimad Bhagavatam (11.21.2), the practice of chanting the holy name must be done in this way: sve sve ‘dhikare ya nistha sa gunah parikirtitah viparyayas tu dosah syad ubhayor esa niscayah (33) Stability … Read More
b. The vara sakhis In addition to the aforementioned eight varistha sakhis there are eight other exalted sakhis, the vara sakhis. They are all twelve years old and have almost grown out of their childhood. They … Read More
First answer Dear Prabhu, please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. I am sorry not to have much time to do a full research, but these few sastric references will make clear … Read More
