Itihasa, what are the Itihasa?
Among the various historical books written in Sanskrit, there are two particularly important: The Ramayana, which is the story of Sri Ramacandra, written by Valmiki Muni, and The Maha-bharata written by Sri Vyasadeva. … Read More
Remembering Janmastami 1966
While attending the #Janmastami festival at the ISKCON farm in Czechoslovakia several years ago, I was asked to give a lecture about the appearance of Lord Krishna. Afterwards I asked for questions and an elderly, red-haired … Read More
Room Conversation with Jaidayal Dalmia Vṛndāvana 19771102
Room Conversation with Jaidayal Dalmia Type: Conversation Date: Nov. 2, 1977 Location: Vṛndāvana #Prabhupāda: Jaya. [Hindi] Jaidayal Dalmia: [Hindi] Prabhupāda: [Hindi about the Gītā conference with guest] There is good demand all over the world. [Hindi] “Kṛṣṇa is not person; Kṛṣṇa is consciousness.” [Hindi] … Read More
Abhimana, abhimanyate, meaning
अभिमान m. abhimAna pride अभिमान m. abhimAna hostile intention अभिमान n. abhimAna arrogation अभिमानिन् adj. abhimAnin arrogate अभिमानवत् adj. abhimAnavat arrogant अभिमन्त्रयते verb denom. abhimantrayate { abhi- mantray } bid welcome अभिमन्त्रयते verb denom. abhimantrayate { … Read More
Kamsa threatens Devaki
As the newly married Vasudev and Devaki prepared to start for home, conch shells, bugals, drums, and kettle drums all vibrated in concert for their auspicious departure. But as Kamsa controlling the reigns of the horses, … Read More
The Mystery of Lord Krishna’s Birth
Many residents of Mathura believe that Lord Krishna appeared in Mathura, but the residents of Vrindavan know that He was born in Vraja, in Gokula. Yet Srimad-Bhagavatam states that Lord Krishna appeared in the prison house … Read More
The age of Balarama and Gargamuni’s name ceremony
About the age of Balarama, Srila Prabhupada says: “Balarāma was only fifteen days older than Kṛṣṇa.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam 10.2.9, purport) This position is confirmed by various authorities, like the Garga Samhita, where we find that Mother … Read More
Did Vasudeva meet Krishna after his birth? And some chronological element of Krishna’s life
Did Vasudeva meet Krishna after his birth? And some chronological element of Krishna’s life We know that Krishna was in Gokula until he was 3 years and 4 months old. In this period we do … Read More
Vasudeva encuentro a Krishna luego de su nacimiento? Y algun elemento cronológico de la vida de Krishna
Vasudeva encuentro a Krishna luego de su nacimiento? Y algun elemento cronológico de la vida de Krishna Sabemos que Krishna estuvo en Gokula hasta que el tenia 3 años y 4 meses. En este … Read More
Sesa, meaning
Meanings of शेष in English noun remnant (m) residue (m) Balance residuum (m) arrears (m) rest (m) balance (m) subtraction surplus (m) difference … Read More
Astu, meaning
अस्तु sent. astu Be it so. अस्तु sent. astu All right. अस्तु वा? expr. astu vA? Can that be so? धिक् अस्तु sent. dhik astu Shame on you! एवम् अस्तु adverb evam … Read More
Abhimanyu, Radharani’s so called husband
How Abhimanyu married Radharani The Acharyas explain that how it was Krishna only who married Srimati Radharani in the form of Abhimanyu. When Lord Brahma stole the calves and the Gopas and put them in mystic … Read More
