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
Bhaktivinoda Thakura
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
the deep loving relationship between disciple and Guru
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
The demise of Srila Prabhupada’s sister, Srimati Bhavatarini Devi Dasi
In March 1980 S.S. Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaja wrote about the demise of Srila Prabhupada’s sister, Srimati Bhavatarini Devi Dasi (1899-1980). “Few minutes after 6:00 p.m. on March 13, at ISKCON Mayapur, West Bengal; Srila Prabhupada’s … Read More
Dandavat, and should women offer Dandavats?
The word daṇḍa means rod or pole. A rod or pole falls straight; similarly, when one offers obeisances to his superior with all eight aṅgas (parts) of the body, he performs what is called daṇḍavat. Sometimes … Read More
Balarama – description
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Powerful Lord Balarama has a fair complexion the color of crystal. He wears blue garments and a garland of forest flowers. His handsome hair is tied in a graceful topknot. Splendid earrings decorate His ears. His … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.7
Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.7 यस्यां वै श्रूयमाणायां कृष्णे परमपूरुषे । भक्तिरुत्पद्यते पुंस: शोकमोहभयापहा ॥ ७ ॥ yasyāṁ vai śrūyamāṇāyāṁ kṛṣṇe parama-pūruṣe bhaktir utpadyate puṁsaḥ śoka-moha-bhayāpahā Synonyms yasyām — this Vedic literature; vai — certainly; śrūyamāṇāyām … Read More
Akrodha Paramananda
Akrodha Paramänanda “Supreme Bliss that is Never Angry” from Caitanya Maìgala by Locana Däsa Öhäkura (1) akrodha paramänanda nityänanda räy abhimäna çünya nitäi nagare beòäy akrodha—not angry; paramänanda—supreme bliss; nityänanda räy—the venerable Lord Nityänanda; abhimäna çünya—without … Read More
Tara, meaning
star तर # tara affix forming the comparitive degree of adjectives and rarely of substantives [affix – Gramm.] तर tara intensifying their meaning तर adj. tara carrying across or beyond तार adj. tAra carrying across तार … Read More
Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Ramanujacarya
Topic: Maharaj Prthu’s Going Back Home Verse: SB 4.23.18 Occasion: Disappearance Anniversary of Srila Ramanujacarya Speaker: HG Jananivas Prabhu _____________________ tam sarva-guna-vinyasam jive mayamaye nyadhat tam canusayam atma-stham asav anusayi puman jnana-vairagya-viryena svarupa-stho ‘jahat prabhuh TRANSLATION: … Read More
Iskcon law: Guru Name Abbreviations
Law Book — Guru Name Abbreviations — 2019 [Rule of order] (Proposed by Nrsimha Kavaca Das and sponsored by Madhu Sevita Das and Praghosa Das) Whereas as ISKCON expands and an ever-increasing number of devotees get … Read More
