The spiritual planet goloka Vrndavana, the eternal abode of Lord Krishna, is shaped like the whorl of a lotus flower. Even when the Lord descends to any one of the mundane planets, He does so … Read More
How Do Devotees of KrisHna offer respect to sHiva? His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada It is said, vaiṣṇavānāṁ yathā śambhuḥ: Lord #Shiva is the best of all devotees. Therefore all devotees of Lord … Read More
Last week one of our scholarly youth asked me who composed Srila Prabhupada’s second pranama mantra (“namas te sarasvate deve…”). So I sent off a few emails to people who might know. Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami replied: … Read More
Karna Pretending to be a brahmin Karna commenced taking instructions in archery from Parasurama. When his education was complete Parasurama taught him Brahmastra. One day tired after a long walk in the forests Parasurama took rest … Read More
TEXT 7 yat-sevaya carana-padma-pavitra-renum sadyah kshatakhilamalam pratilabdha-silam na srir viraktam api mam vijahati yasyah preksha-lavartha itare niyaman vahanti TRANSLATION The Lord continued: Because I am the servitor of My devotees, My lotus feet have become … Read More
At first, one should chant the holy names for a short time in a solitary place with undivided attention. Gradually, by increasing the prescribed number of holy names, one will attain constancy in chanting and … Read More
Reprising a 2009 article by Jananivasa dasa. In considering the present status of Srila Prabhupada’s mission one should remember the importance he has placed on the need for his disciples to work together in a … Read More
Srila Saccidananda #Bhaktivinoda Thakur Srila Thakur Bhaktivinoda The Pioneer of the Program for Benedicting the Entire World with Krsna Consciousness by the Instructions of Lord Caitanya Jul 14, CANADA (SUN) — Today is the … Read More
It is obvious to me many do not understand the deep loving relationship between disciple and Guru. Srila Prabhupada told me personally regarding Spiritual life after initiation- “Do not be suprised that an initiated devotee falls … Read More
