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Three types of Gurus The guru who gives first initiation is called harinama-diksa guru. He who gives second initiation is called mantra-diksa-guru. He who gives instructions … Read More
Visvamitra’s Arrival It was at that time when the great Visvamitra, the sage of immortal fame who had reached the highest peaks of ascetic perfection, arrived in Ayodhya. His austerities were so severe that the Devas … Read More
A friend for lunch Once a Vaishnava invited his friend for lunch. He served him prasadam nicely and later inquired him about his devotional service. The friend got angry and said, “What are you talking about? … Read More
Second Theme: The Master of Devotion, Caitanya Mahaprabhu In the first two sections, Jiva Gosvami describes Krishna Caitanya, stating that He is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. To demonstrate this, he first uses a verse … Read More
I had always dreamed of recounting the Ramayana in a simple book, within everyone’s reach, sure, as I still am, that the beauty of the story would have fascinated anyone. I heard the Ramayana – and … Read More
Ten subjects of Srimad-Bhagavatam Here ten subjects are described: (1) the creation of the ingredients of the cosmos, (2) the creations of Brahma, (3) the maintenance of the creation, (4) special favor given to the … Read More
The Tattva Sandarbha starts here: First Theme: Invoking and delimiting the main topic Sri Krishna jayati Thus begins, with this invocation that tends to evoke good wishes, the first section of the Tattva-sandarbha, which … Read More
The instruction of the Lord Prabhura ajna Listen to Hari Dasa! When this lila of Mine is no longer visible[1], evil people will create darkness in the world. At that time, these supreme instructions of yours … Read More
Sri Purnachandra Gosvami is a member of the family that perform seva in Radha Damodara Temple under the guidance of his elder brother, present sevaite Acharya Sri Kanik Prasad Gosvami. Question: “Since when your family … Read More
Narasimha Deva blesses Prahlada After offering Him their beautiful prayers of glorification from a little afar, they requested Laksmi-devi, “Please go and pacify your husband.” She replied, “Today I am afraid to go. He may also … Read More
Analysis of the writings Preserving tradition through a prolific literary production became his most important service. Even today, scholars are amazed by such and so much work. It is difficult to make a list of his … Read More
Messenger Shuka Ravana then summoned Shuka, one of his trusted ambassadors, and gave him a mission. “The Vanaras are getting closer. I didn’t think they were so reckless, yet they are coming. Let’s try to avoid … Read More
Question For example: “The set of instructions found in the Vedas is a very technical explanation on how to fast on these five days, but even though is very interesting, it is also very complicated for … Read More
Is He in this pillar? After some time Hiranyakasipu overheard what was taking place. Grabbing Prahlada’s hands, he demanded: sri-hiranyakasipur uvaca he durvinta mandatman kula-bheda-karadhama stabdham mac-chasanodvrttam nesye tvadya yama-ksayam “O most impudent, most unintelligent … Read More
