I was asked in Italian a question that more or less says so: “Should I prefer Iskcon as a spiritual institution over others? And should I prefer an Iskcon spiritual master over others? “ Here I … Read More
The transcendental pastimes of Sri Krishna and His dear devotees. We have written and published many books, some on history and others on philosophy but never on Krishna’s pastimes in Vraja. This is the first one. … Read More
1.3: Krsna Is the Source of All Incarnations SB 1.3.1 suta uvaca jagrhe paurusam rupam bhagavan mahad-adibhih sambhutam sodasa-kalam adau loka-sisrksaya sutah uvaca — Suta said; jagrhe — accepted; paurusam — plenary portion as the purusa … Read More
In the personal Guru Pranama Mantra of Srila Prabhupada we find the word “nirvisesa”, meaning “mayavada” or the philosophy of illusion. Mayavada is a philosophy much akin to the one called “advaitavada” and also to the … Read More
The verse referring to Lord Matsyavatara’s size is in the 8.25.44 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. The word indicating how big He was it is niyuta-yojanah. The word niyuta doesn’t refer to any specific number but indicates a … Read More
# Srimad-Bhagavatam Only english verses SB 1.1: Questions by the Sages SB 1.1.1 — O my Lord, Sri Krsna, son of Vasudeva, O all-pervading Personality of Godhead, I offer my respectful obeisances unto You. I meditate … Read More
# Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.10.34, 35 kuru-jangala-pancalan surasenan sayamunan brahmavartam kuruksetram matsyan sarasvatan atha maru-dhanvam atikramya sauvirabhirayoh paran anartan bhargavopagac chrantavaho manag vibhuh kuru-jangala — the province of Delhi; pancalan — part of the province Punjab; surasenan — … Read More
Why should I look for a guru? According to the Scriptures and the Acaryas, it is not possible to advance in the spiritual life without studying, serving and being initiated by a bona fide spiritual master. … Read More
Question Bhakti Caitanya Swami cited the creation of the intelligent human being as evidence for the existence of god. He said that something so complex and intelligent must have a creator. I was wondering if you … Read More
