Maruta, meaning
मारुत adj. mAruta relating to or derived from the wind मारुत adj. mAruta aerial मारुत adj. mAruta relating belonging to the maruts मारुत adj. mAruta windy मारुत adj. mAruta proceeding from or … Read More
Tarksya, meaning
तर्क्ष्य m. tarkSya saltpetre तार्क्ष्य m. tArkSya bird तार्क्ष्य m. tArkSya snake तार्क्ष्य m. tArkSya cart तार्क्ष्य m. tArkSya sort of antidote तार्क्ष्य m. tArkSya gold तार्क्ष्य m. tArkSya ziva … Read More
If there is even one man to two men or a small party
Prabhupada Nectar If there is even one man to two men or a small party who are chanting Hare Krishna, that will increase also the book sales. “Hearing and chanting are essential processes for sankirtana. So … Read More
Socrates, or what Prabhupada said about Socrates
Socrates, or what Prabhupada said about Socrates Bhagavad-gita As It Is Lectures You have heard the name of Socrates, a great philosopher, Greek philosopher. He believed in the immortality of soul. So he was punished … Read More
Do the other limbs of sadhana support the chanting of Hari’s names?
Do the other limbs of sadhana support the chanting of Hari’s names? Chanting the holy names of Hari is the only sadhana. Other limbs of sadhana simply support the chanting of Hari’s holy names. (Sajjana Tosani 11/5) … Read More
Is the performance of karma superior to chanting the holy names of Hari?
Is the performance of karma superior to chanting the holy names of Hari? Performance of karma is like a dark well compared to the ocean of mellows of the Lord’s holy names. One should … Read More
Abhideya – what is abhidheya
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
For what does a chanter of the holy names beg?
For what does a chanter of the holy names beg? Accompany us and chant the names of Radha and Krsna. This is our only appeal. Sri Bhaktivinoda says, “Whenever I chant the holy names, all … Read More
How should one chant the holy names of Hari in the association of Tulasi-devi?
How should one chant the holy names of Hari in the association of Tulasi-devi? Tulasi is dear to Hari. Therefore, by chanting in her association one feels spiritual strength. While chanting the holy names, … Read More
Is it beneficial to chant more rounds without feeling or eagerness?
Is it beneficial to chant more rounds without feeling or eagerness? One should try hard to constantly chant the holy names of Krsna clearly and lovingly rather than trying to increase the number of … Read More
How does hari-kirtana become effective in the material world?
One who has developed faith should first take shelter of a bona fide spiritual master and hear the spiritual truth from him. Thereafter he should engage in chanting and glorifying whatever he has heard from his … Read More
What does it mean to chant constantly?
What does it mean to chant constantly? Except when one is asleep, to always chant the holy names of the Lord — while taking care of bodily activities and at all other times—is called “constant chanting … Read More
What process should a practitioner who is full of anarthas follow in the course of chanting the holy names?
What process should a practitioner who is full of anarthas follow in the course of chanting the holy names? Every day a person should give up the disturbance caused by material enjoyment and chant … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam, CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX A Description of the Hellish Planets
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIX A Description of the Hellish Planets The Twenty-sixth Chapter describes how a sinful man goes to different hells, where he is punished in various ways by the assistants of Yamarāja. As stated in … Read More
Rules for Fasting
Fasting Till Dusk Nrsimha Caturdasi: Appearance of Lord Nrsimhadeva You can break your fast with non-grain prasad (Ekadashi Prasad). Fasting Tiil Moon Rising Gaura Purnima: Appearance of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu You can break your … Read More
