Ajamidha, of the lunar race
Ajamidha A famous king of the Puru Vamsa. 1) Genealogy. Descended from Visnu in this order: Brahma – Atri – Candra – Budha – Pururavas – Ayus – Nahusa – Yayati – Puru – Janamejaya – … Read More
Who wrote the second Panama mantra for Srila Prabhupada?
Last week one of our scholarly youth asked me who composed Srila Prabhupada’s second pranama mantra (“namas te sarasvate deve…”). So I sent off a few emails to people who might know. Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami replied: … Read More
Parasurama and his disciples
Karna Pretending to be a brahmin Karna commenced taking instructions in archery from Parasurama. When his education was complete Parasurama taught him Brahmastra. One day tired after a long walk in the forests Parasurama took rest … Read More
Varaha Deva – Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.16.7
TEXT 7 yat-sevaya carana-padma-pavitra-renum sadyah kshatakhilamalam pratilabdha-silam na srir viraktam api mam vijahati yasyah preksha-lavartha itare niyaman vahanti TRANSLATION The Lord continued: Because I am the servitor of My devotees, My lotus feet have become … Read More
The Cause of Offense, the Formula for Friendship
Reprising a 2009 article by Jananivasa dasa. In considering the present status of Srila Prabhupada’s mission one should remember the importance he has placed on the need for his disciples to work together in a … Read More
Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Srila Saccidananda #Bhaktivinoda Thakur Srila Thakur Bhaktivinoda The Pioneer of the Program for Benedicting the Entire World with Krsna Consciousness by the Instructions of Lord Caitanya Jul 14, CANADA (SUN) — Today is the … Read More
the deep loving relationship between disciple and Guru
It is obvious to me many do not understand the deep loving relationship between disciple and Guru. Srila Prabhupada told me personally regarding Spiritual life after initiation- “Do not be suprised that an initiated devotee falls … Read More
The demise of Srila Prabhupada’s sister, Srimati Bhavatarini Devi Dasi
In March 1980 S.S. Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaja wrote about the demise of Srila Prabhupada’s sister, Srimati Bhavatarini Devi Dasi (1899-1980). “Few minutes after 6:00 p.m. on March 13, at ISKCON Mayapur, West Bengal; Srila Prabhupada’s … Read More
Brahma Samhita with the commentaries of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati
Brahma Samhita is one of the most important Vedic texts. Spoken by Lord Brahma himself, it is divided into one hundred chapters. Unfortunately, there is only one left, which is what we know today as Brahma … Read More
Registrazione della videoconferenza del Venerdì 16 Settembre 2022, in Italiano
Videoconferenze dedicate a “La Bhagavad-gita“. Link al video Audio Potete comprare il libro cliccando qui sopra. Per le informazioni su come partecipare alle prossime conferenze cliccate qui Indice delle videoconferenze in … Read More
Dandavat, and should women offer Dandavats?
The word daṇḍa means rod or pole. A rod or pole falls straight; similarly, when one offers obeisances to his superior with all eight aṅgas (parts) of the body, he performs what is called daṇḍavat. Sometimes … Read More
Balarama – description
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Powerful Lord Balarama has a fair complexion the color of crystal. He wears blue garments and a garland of forest flowers. His handsome hair is tied in a graceful topknot. Splendid earrings decorate His ears. His … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.7
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.7 यस्यां वै श्रूयमाणायां कृष्णे परमपूरुषे । भक्तिरुत्पद्यते पुंस: शोकमोहभयापहा ॥ ७ ॥ yasyāṁ vai śrūyamāṇāyāṁ kṛṣṇe parama-pūruṣe bhaktir utpadyate puṁsaḥ śoka-moha-bhayāpahā Synonyms yasyām — this Vedic literature; vai — certainly; śrūyamāṇāyām … Read More
