A friend for lunch Once a Vaishnava invited his friend for lunch. He served him prasadam nicely and later inquired him about his devotional service. The friend got angry and said, “What are you talking about? … Read More
Sauti: Habiendo hecho suyas las palabras de su tutor, volvió a su servicio de cuidar las vacas. Por la noche, Upamanyu regresó y se despidió respetuosamente de su maestro espiritual. Y vio que todavía estaba sano … Read More
I had always dreamed of recounting the Ramayana in a simple book, within everyone’s reach, sure, as I still am, that the beauty of the story would have fascinated anyone. I heard the Ramayana – and … Read More
Las difíciles pruebas de los tres discípulos de Ayoda Dhaumya En este tiempo vivía un Rishi llamado Ayoda Dhaumya. Tenía tres discípulos llamados Aruni, Upamanyu y Veda. Un día, el Rishi le pidió a uno de … Read More
Pero él observa una regla particular, es decir, concede a un Brahmana todo lo que le pide. Si puedes permitírtelo, pídele que te acompañe. Uno nunca debe negarse a dar lo que pide un … Read More
The instruction of the Lord Prabhura ajna Listen to Hari Dasa! When this lila of Mine is no longer visible[1], evil people will create darkness in the world. At that time, these supreme instructions of yours … Read More
Conclusión del Parva Sangraha Parva Hay dos apéndices llamados Harivamsa y Bhavisya. El número de slokas compuestos por el gran Rishi en el Harivamsa es doce mil. Estos son los contenidos del capítulo llamado Parva Sangraha … Read More
Sri Purnachandra Gosvami is a member of the family that perform seva in Radha Damodara Temple under the guidance of his elder brother, present sevaite Acharya Sri Kanik Prasad Gosvami. Question: “Since when your family … Read More
Perfection is achieved through the Name Nama-dvara siddhi-labha One’s service to Radha-Krishna is never disturbed again, and he is absorbed in the highest ujjvala-rasa. One is in a constant state of divine madness. The Name is … Read More
Resumen de Svarga Parva Sepa que el próximo Parva se llama Svarga, lleno de acontecimientos celestiales. Se cuenta cómo un carro celestial bajó para buscar a Yudhisthira. Se negó a subir sin que el perro lo … Read More
Arjuna asked: “O Krishna, first You spoke of renunciation of action, then You recommended devotional service to You. Can you tell me which of the two is the best?” And Sri Krishna said: “Both lead to … Read More
The five types of remembrance Panca-vidha smarana The five types of remembrance are: smarana (remembrance), dharana (steady remembrance), dhyana (meditation), anusmriti (constant remembrance) and samadhi (total absorption). The moment when the stage of Bhava arises Bhavapana … Read More
Resumen del Asramavasika Parva Luego viene el decimoquinto Parva, llamado Asramavasika, en el que, abdicando del reino y acompañado por Gandhari y Vidura, el rey Dhritarastra se va al bosque. Al ver esto, la virtuosa Pritha, … Read More
The Smarana-dasa stage: the difference between Vaidha and Raganuga Bhava. The need for the latter Smarana-dasa; tahate vaidha o raganugata bhavera bheda. Sesatirai prayojana There are two types of smarana: vaidha and raganuga. Meditation at the … Read More
The cowherd boy Arjuna who was a close friend of the Lord in Vrindavana, and the Pandava Arjuna, both joined to become Ramananda Raya, who was very dear to Lord Caitanya. This exalted personality, … Read More
Resumen del Asvamedhika Parva Cuenta la hermosa historia de Samvarta y Marutta y la de los Pandavas que descubren tesoros. A esto le sigue el nacimiento de Pariksit, que fue quemado por el arma de Asvatthama … Read More
The news that the Pandava brothers had successfully finished their last year of exile spread around the world and sowed dismay everywhere. This meant that war was likely to break out soon. In those days, the … Read More
The Jivas of Kali-yuga who have firm faith in the Holy Name have the right to chant it Kali-jivera name niskapata visvasa haile-i name adhikara haila There are considerations when offering charity, when performing yajnas, when … Read More
A Consideration of Impediments in Bhajana Bhajane pratibandhaka vicara Observing one’s perfect ekadasa-bhava, one should meditate on one’s bhava with sincere determination. Engaged in this smarana, there is an important consideration: one should always meditate on … Read More
Resumen de Anusasana Parva El rey de los Kurus, Yudhisthira, se consoló al escuchar exposiciones de deberes del hijo de Bhagirathi, Bhishma. A continuación, encontramos, en detalle, las reglas del Dharma y Artha, las diversas reglas … Read More
