The Appearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur
Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur appeared in 1838 in an aristocratic family of Calcutta. Named Kedarnath, his youth was spent absorbed in studies. A prolific reader and writer, he authored many articles and poems in English. He … Read More
Nandotsava – Birth Ceremony of Lord Krsna
Nandotsava, observed on August 16th, from Srimad Bhagavatam 10:5:1-17, Translation and Purport by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. TEXTS 1-2 Sukadeva Gosvami said: Nanda Maharaja was naturally very magnanimous, and when Lord … Read More
Gadadhar das, Srinivas Acarya, and Dhananjaya Pandit
Gadadhar das Goswami radha-vibhuti-rupa ya chandrakantih pura sthita sadya gauranga-nikate dasa-vamshyo gadadharah purnananda vraje yasid baladeva-priyagranih sapi karya-vash ad eva pravishat tam gadadharam She who during Krishna’s incarnation was Candrakanti, the manifestation of Radharani’s … Read More
Veshas of Lord Jagannatha, Part One
Badasinhar Vesha The primary Veshas (costumes) of Lord Jagannatha in Puri – Part One. In Lord Jagannatha’s honor, we offer this two-part series on the Lord’s costumes or vesas, which symbolize … Read More
Saranga Thakur
vraje nandimukhi yasit sadya saranga-thakkurah prahlado manyate kaishcin matpitra sa na manyate Vraja’s Nandimukhi became Saranga Thakur in Gaura-lila. Some people say that he is Prahlad, but that is not the opinion held by my … Read More
Godruma Kalpatavi, by Bhaktivinoda Thakura, from part 1 to part 9
Godruma Kalpatavi, by Bhaktivinoda Thakura, from part 1 to part 9 Complete book in TIFF format Godruma Kalpatavi, Bhaktivinode Thakura – PDF 1 Godruma Kalpatavi, Bhaktivinode Thakura – PDF 2 Godruma Kalpatavi, … Read More
Apsara Kunda (Govardhana)
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IMG, Maps, Video, Audio This kunda was created when the seven main apsaras came and bathed Lord Krsna. It is stated in the Visnu Dharmottara that twenty four avataras (incarnations of God) eternally enjoy … Read More
Aghavana (Pasoli) Chhata
The Killing of the Serpent Aghasura The present name of this village is Pasauli which is derived from the ancient name of Sapauli, sometimes called Sarpa-sthali. The word ‘sarp’ means a ‘snake’ and because the giant … Read More
Advaita Vat (Vrindavana)
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Altri articoli – Maps – Video – IMG Advaita Vat As a young boy Advaita Acharya became a great scholar of all the Vedic literatures and came to the conclusion of pure Bhakti. When … Read More
Adi Varaha Temple (Mathura)
Adi Varaha Temple The Deity in this temple is one of the oldest in Mathura. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Maharaja visited the Adi Varaha temple and they can show you his signature at this temple. … Read More
Fatalism or Pragmatism?
From Back to Godhead By Chaitanya Charana Dasa Understanding the concept of destiny disempowers passivity and empowers a focus on duty. Indian thought is sometimes deemed fatalistic, holding that everything is destiny, predetermined by our … Read More
Prabhupada: El mundo entero está destinado al sufrimiento
Era el comienzo de 1977. Prabhupada estaba en el templo de Bombay. Estaba muy enfermo. Había dejado de ingerir alimentos: estaba tomando 1/4 de taza de jugo de naranja al día. A su cuerpo solo le … Read More
Mauni Amavasya
Today was Mauni Amavasya, the day for the Maha Snana at the Ardha Kumbha Mela at Prayaga, the place where Ganga, Yamuna, and Sarasvati join together. The Sangam itself is an impressive sight even on an … Read More
Overview of Puranas – part 1
INTRODUCTIONPRIVATE THE FIFTH VEDA; PURANA What is Purana? The Veda is called Sruti (because it is learnt To make these four sections more easily performable Vyasadeva … Read More
Krsna-centered Education is Graceful
By Yogendra dasa (BMS) Maybe you are one of the millions of people who question whether education should be student-centered or teacher-centered. Perhaps, you have gone a step further, and are among the thousands who … Read More
Yamuna-devi — Serving Vani and Vapuh
By Giriraj Swami Srila Prabhupada’s beloved disciple Yamuna-devi dasi passed away on Saphala-ekadasi. There is so much to be said about Srimati Yamuna-devi dasi. In October of 1970 I was one of a group of … Read More
