Iravan, son of Arjuna
His name is actually Iravat and hes the eldest son of Arjuna, possibly the second eldest child of the Pandava clan (the eldest was Ghatotkatcha). He spent his childhood in the care of his mother, his … Read More
¿Qué es un Ista Devata?
Ista Devata. ¿Qué es un Ista Devata? La palabra Ista significa “querido” o “querido” y Deva, o Devata, significa “Deidad”. Cuando alguien elige a su Deidad y le sirve toda su vida con devoción, ese es … Read More
Castità’ di Srimati Radharani.
Un giorno, per dimostrare la posizione suprema di Srimati Radharani, Krsna simulò di ammalarsi all’improvviso. Mentre giaceva infermo, Krsna stesso si presentò in un’altra forma, sotto l’apparenza di un medico, e disse a madre … Read More
Srimati Radharani’s Clothing
Srimati Radharani’s Clothing Wearing light-colored clothes during the full moon and dark colours in the moon’s absence, Sri Radha dresses to please Her beloved Krishna, and to facilitate Her nightly meetings with Her gallant … Read More
Bhadra Purnima – The glories of Srimad-Bhagavatam
In the Srimad Bhagavatam 12.13.13 it is stated: prausthapadyam paurnamasyam hema-simha-samanvitam dadati yo bhagavatam sa yati paramam gatim “If on the full moon day of the month of Bhadra one places Srimad-Bhagavatam on a golden … Read More
What is the root of a devotee’s qualification?
The mercy of Krsna and His devotees is the agent by which our senses arc purified. Out of compassion the sadhus give this mercy to the devotees through their association. We cannot become properly qualified by … Read More
What kind of social etiquette would benefit India? Is it proper to work for quick social reform?
There is danger on both sides. On one side, the insect of prejudice is eating away at our society. If we remain quiet, we will certainly invite inauspiciousness. Our social strength, heroism, and good fortune are … Read More
Ista Devata. What is an Ista Devata
The word Ista means “dear” or “cherished” and Deva, or Devata, means “Deity”. When someone chooses his Deity and serve Him the whole of his life with devotion, that is his Ista Devata (इष्ट देवता). … Read More
Is it possible to attain peace and prosperity in human life if there is enmity between Indians and Englishmen?
I appeal to both the Englishmen, who are endowed with good qualities and power, and my fellow Indians. O brothers! Give up your enmity. There is no profit in it. If you give up your aversion … Read More
