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A disciple of Vyasa. It was the five disciples of Vyasa named Sumantu, Jaimini, Paila, Suka and Vaisampayana who gave publicity to the original Mahabharata. (See under Guruparampara). He was the son of a person named … Read More

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  Born in a Khandite (arguably, vaisya) family at the end of the 17th century in a village nearby Remuna in the district of Balasore, Orissa, a boy of extreme sharp intellect and an exceptional talent … Read More

The #Palasa is called Flame of the forest or bastard teak, scientific name Butea frondosa. Common names include flame-of-the-forest and .[1]

A King of Candravamsa (Lunar dynasty). He was the father of King Santanu. There is a story behind the birth of the son Santanu to Pratipa.   One day this Rajarsi was worshipping the Sun-god in … Read More

Offering #Dandavat: A Nurturing Display of Surrender Posted by ISKCON Derire Tree on January 29, 2017 at 2:00pm By Urmila Devi Dasi A simple yet elegant way for each of us to yield to the loving … Read More

  The generous and soft-hearted Radhika, who is the rarest personality in all time and space, waved like a victory flag among the fortunate women endowed with auspicious qualities. Radha’s ecstasy quickly diminished when She thought … Read More

This class was given by Manonatha Dasa (ACBSP) on April 28, 2022 Topic: Srimad-Bhagavatam, seventh chapter     Link to the video Audio   Here you find all information to participate in the next videoconferences  

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Amaravati It is the city of Indra, the King of the Devas. Its location is described in Devi Bhagavata as follows-: “Brahma’s world extends over 10,000 yojanas, on the Mahameru mountain. There are eight cities each … Read More

BHAKTIVIDYA PURNA SWAMI WEBSITE ADMINAUDIO, BHAKTIVEDANTA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, LECTURE EXCERPTS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSNOVEMBER 25, 2011 Mataji: What is your view of Matajis doing full dandavats? HH BVPS Mahārāja: Ahh, if they want, they can… Problem is … Read More

Brahmavrata (vow of celibacy)

  From Back to Godhead By Sivarama Swami What is the effect of chanting Hare Krishna? The names of the Lord in the maha-mantra Hare, Krishna, and rama are invested with His full potencies. Singing God’s … Read More