CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR The Nectar of Devotion The particular type of ecstatic loving sentiment that develops within the heart of a particular devotee is considered to be vibhāva. And the resultant manifestations such as moving … Read More
CHAPTER THIRTY Further Features of Ecstatic Love for Kṛṣṇa CONFUSION There is the following statement in the Haṁsa-dūta: “One day when Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī was feeling much affliction because of Her separation from … Read More
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT Existential Ecstatic Love When a devotee is always intensely affected by love for Kṛṣṇa in a direct relationship with Him – or even a little apart from Him – his status is called … Read More
Another name of the Paramātmā feature of the Lord is kāla, or eternal time. Eternal time is the witness of all our actions, good and bad, and thus resultant reactions are destined by Him. It … Read More
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN Symptoms of Ecstatic Love The bodily symptoms manifested by a devotee in expressing ecstatic love for Kṛṣṇa are called anubhāva. Practical examples of anubhāva are as follows: dancing, rolling on the ground, … Read More
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX Stimulation for Ecstatic Love Some things that give impetus or stimulation to ecstatic love of Kṛṣṇa are His transcendental qualities, His uncommon activities, His smiling features, His apparel and garlands, His flute, … Read More
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR Further Traits of Śrī Kṛṣṇa After describing the different opulences of Kṛṣṇa, Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī tries to further describe the transcendental beauties and qualities of the Lord as decorated, enjoying, … Read More
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE Qualities of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Personal features can be divided into two: one feature is covered and the other feature is manifested. When Kṛṣṇa is covered by different kinds of dress, His personal feature … Read More
CHAPTER TWENTY Transcendental Mellow In this second division of Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu the author offers his respectful obeisances unto “Sanātana.” This Sanātana can be interpreted as either Śrī Kṛṣṇa Himself or as Sanātana Gosvāmī, the elder … Read More
CHAPTER NINETEEN Devotional Service In Pure Love of God When one’s desire to love Kṛṣṇa in one’s particular relationship becomes intensified, this is known as pure love of Godhead. In the beginning a devotee is … Read More
CHAPTER SIXTEEN Spontaneous Devotion Further Described RELATIONSHIP In the attitude of the denizens of Vṛndāvana, such as Nanda Mahārāja and mother Yaśodā, is to be found the ideal transcendental concept of being … Read More
CHAPTER TWELVE Further Aspects of Transcendental Service HEARING THE REVEALED SCRIPTURES According to Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī, any book that gives enlightenment in the matter of advancing in devotional service is considered … Read More
CHAPTER SEVEN Evidence Regarding Devotional Principles ACCEPTING THE SHELTER OF A BONA FIDE SPIRITUAL MASTER In the Eleventh Canto of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, third chapter, verse 21, Prabuddha tells Mahārāja Nimi, “My dear King, … Read More
CHAPTER SIX How to Discharge Devotional Service Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī states that his elder brother (Sanātana Gosvāmī) has compiled Hari-bhakti-vilāsa for the guidance of the Vaiṣṇavas and therein has mentioned many rules and regulations to … Read More
