What is the root of a devotee’s qualification?
The mercy of Krsna and His devotees is the agent by which our senses arc purified. Out of compassion the sadhus give this mercy to the devotees through their association. We cannot become properly qualified by … Read More
What kind of social etiquette would benefit India? Is it proper to work for quick social reform?
There is danger on both sides. On one side, the insect of prejudice is eating away at our society. If we remain quiet, we will certainly invite inauspiciousness. Our social strength, heroism, and good fortune are … Read More
Ista Devata. What is an Ista Devata
The word Ista means “dear” or “cherished” and Deva, or Devata, means “Deity”. When someone chooses his Deity and serve Him the whole of his life with devotion, that is his Ista Devata (इष्ट देवता). … Read More
Is it possible to attain peace and prosperity in human life if there is enmity between Indians and Englishmen?
I appeal to both the Englishmen, who are endowed with good qualities and power, and my fellow Indians. O brothers! Give up your enmity. There is no profit in it. If you give up your aversion … Read More
Mauna, meaning
मौन n. mauna silence मौनसंमति f. maunasaMmati acquiescence [tacit assent] मौनस्वीकार m. maunasvIkAra acquiescence [tacit acceptance] मौनं करोति verb 8 maunaM karoti hold one’s tongue मौन स्वीकरण n. mauna svIkaraNa tacit assent मौनमेव उचितम् sent. maunameva … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.1.23 brūhi yogeśvare kṛṣṇe
SB 1.1.23 ब्रूहि योगेश्वरे कृष्णे ब्रह्मण्ये धर्मवर्मणि । स्वां काष्ठामधुनोपेते धर्म: कं शरणं गत: ॥ २३ ॥ brūhi yogeśvare kṛṣṇe brahmaṇye dharma-varmaṇi svāṁ kāṣṭhām adhunopete dharmaḥ kaṁ śaraṇaṁ gataḥ brūhi — please tell; … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.2.7
ŚB 1.2.7 वासुदेवे भगवति भक्तियोग: प्रयोजित: । जनयत्याशु वैराग्यं ज्ञानं च यदहैतुकम् ॥ ७ ॥ vāsudeve bhagavati bhakti-yogaḥ prayojitaḥ janayaty āśu vairāgyaṁ jñānaṁ ca yad ahaitukam Synonyms vāsudeve — unto Kṛṣṇa; bhagavati — unto the Personality … Read More
Vyasadeva – part 1
#vyasa. #vyasadeva This is a warehouse of information on Vyasadeva. As we find them, the information are placed here without being sorted or edited. We apologize for any inconvenience. Over time this information will be … Read More
