Who wrote the second Panama mantra for Srila Prabhupada?
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
Parasurama and his disciples
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
Varaha Deva – Srimad-Bhagavatam 3.16.7
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
By following what process does one remove obstacles on the path and cultivate constant chanting of the holy names?
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
The Cause of Offense, the Formula for Friendship
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
