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  A human being should be inquisitive to know who he is, what the universe is, what God is, and what the relationship is between himself, God, and the material world. Knowledge of these four items—namely … Read More

Are humility and compassion separate from devotional service? Humility and compassion are not separate qualities but are included in devotional service. (Jaiva Dharma, Chapter 8)   #Bhaktivinoda Thakura

When can one attain pure devotional service?   When the “distressed” living entities give up their desire for material enjoyment, when the “inquisitive” living entities give up their desire for worldly morality, when the “needy” living … Read More

Teachings of Lord Caitanya CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE Why Study the Vedānta-sūtra? … Some Māyāvādī scholars argue that Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam was not compiled by Śrīla Vyāsadeva, and some suggest that the book is a modern creation written by someone … Read More

Abhimanyu  was the heroic son of Arjuna, the central figure of the Mahabharata, by his wife Subhadra.   Genealogy. He was descended from Visnu in this order: Brahma Atri Candra Budha Pururavas Ayus Nahusa Yayati Puru Janamejaya- … Read More