Once during the rasa dance, when Radharani left the arena and Krishna went to seek Her out, one of the dear friends of Radharani addressed Krishna thus: “My dear Krishna, You have been very much … Read More
I can no longer get any pleasure from sense gratification, for my power to enjoy has become reversed. My teeth as well as my whole body have now become disabled and weak. Various aches and pains … Read More
QUESTION : WHY DON’T WE WORSHIP THE ”VIRATARUPA (Virata Rupa)” [universal form] AS A DIETY??–HDGSP answers— Krsna’s Deity and Krsna not different. I was explaining this morning, Krsna has come, kindly, to accept your service as … Read More
“If you simply hear about Kṛṣṇa but do not repeat what you have heard to others, you will not advance very quickly in your understanding of God. Whatever you hear or read you should explain to … Read More
by Steven Knapp (Srinandanandana Dasa) disciple of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada “Throughout the history of India and the traditions of Vedic society, women were also examples for maintaining the basic principles in Sanatana-dharma. This honor … Read More
Guest: Prabhupāda? Is Kṛṣṇa right here in the room? Prabhupāda: Yes. Don’t you see Kṛṣṇa there? (laughter) Guest: When I’m looking at the picture, is Kṛṣṇa right here? Prabhupāda: Whether you look or not look, He’s … Read More
Acamana video Simple Om Kesavaya namah Om Narayana namah Om madhavaya namah More Always perform acamana before entering the deity room to worship the Lord. Sit on a proper sitting place (asana). (If there is … Read More
A son born to Maharaja Kuru by Vihini. Ile had three brothers named Caitraratha, Muni and Janamejaya. Abhisyanta was the younger brother of Asvavin and elder brother of Caitraratha. (M.B. Adi Parva, Chapter 94, Verses 50-51). … Read More
WHAT IS ”TONGUE PROSTITUTION ” ??–HDGSP answers— Prabhupäda: Prasädam means the mercy of Kåñëa. By eating, you are getting mercy. Because we want eating, so He is giving His mercy through eating. Eating, nobody will refuse. … Read More
“If you simply hear about Kṛṣṇa but do not repeat what you have heard to others, you will not advance very quickly in your understanding of God. Whatever you hear or read you should explain to … Read More
The whole aim of life is to achieve the favor of Viṣṇu. Oṁ tad viṣṇoḥ paramaṁ padam. That is the Ṛg-Veda mantra. To reach Viṣṇu. But they do not know the goal of life. Na te … Read More
4) DISTRESSFUL SITUATIONS AS MERCY OF THE LORD: “The world is temporary; no one has come to live here eternally. Wherever the Lord keeps one at any point in time, one should cheerfully stay there and … Read More
The Vedānta-sūtra, which consists of aphorisms revealing the method of understanding Vedic knowledge, is the concise form of all Vedic knowledge. It begins with the words athāto brahma jijñāsā: “Now is the time to inquire about … Read More
