Ayoda-dhaumya had three disciples, Upamanyu, Aruni and Veda. The revered spiritual master used to often treat his disciples quite harshly. When Veda had his own disciples, he did not want to do the same with them and he behaved like a loving teacher. One of his students was Uttanka. When his period … Read More
yascadharmena vai bruyadyascadharmena prcchati | tayoranyatarah praiti vidvesam cadhigacchati || He who bestows instructions but do not receive daksina, and he who receives instructions without giving daksina, in both cases either of them dies and bitter enmity is created between them. – Mahabharata, Adi Parva, Pausya Parva 93
So today is Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s appearance day. We will honor it with a full day fast, which we will break at the appearance of the full moon with a nice prasadam feast. Also in honor of this auspiscious day, we share with you a lecture given in Mayapur India, on … Read More
At Brahmanda-Ghata, on the bank of the Yamuna River Krishna ate dirt. When forced by mother Yasoda to open His mouth, He revealed to her the entire cosmic manifestation (Brahmanda). Therefore this place is called Brahmanda-Ghata. This is a peaceful place and is a good place to bath in the Yamuna. … Read More
King Mandhata once said to Vasishtha Muni, “O great sage, kindly be merciful to me and tell me of a holy fast that will benefit me eternally.” Vasishtha Muni replied. “O king, kindly listen as I describe the best of all fast days, Amalakii Ekadasi. He who faithfully observes a fast on … Read More
Uddhava Kyari (Udho-kriya-sthana) The word ‘kyari’ means a ‘garden’ that is being systematically cultivated and also regularly watered. This particular garden was situated within the kunja or forest grove of kadamba trees belonging to Vishakha-sakhi, whose kunda is also nearby. When Krishna left Vrindavana, all the residents especially the … Read More
Question and answer. Summary of a more elaborate answer. Karma (action) is a fundamental part of our existence and Karma yoga is a branch of Bhakti Yoga. The spiritual soul is active by nature, it cannot stop doing something even for a moment. na hi kaścit kṣaṇam api jātu tiṣṭhaty akarma-kṛt kāryate … Read More
First story There is a story related in the Puranas regarding the appearance of Vimala-kunda. Once during caturmasya, all the sacred tirthas visited Kamyavana to pay their homage to Krishna, but the sacred lake Pushkara Tirtharaja failed to come. Therefore, in order to compensate for Pushkara Tirtha’s failure to appear, Krishna caused … Read More
Querido Devananda, Por favor reciba mis bendiciones. Todas las glorias sean para Srila Prabhupada. Gracias para su carta. Siempre me hace placer de recibir noticias de mi discipulos, y obviamente de todos los devotos. Cuanto más uno sabe más comprende cuánto hay que saber. Y entonces él piensa que es … Read More
