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While still in Dvapara-yuga, the negative influence of Kali-yuga began to be heavily felt. It was precisely during that delicate period that a fierce war broke out in the higher planetary system which saw Devas and … Read More
Duhkhiya set out for Ambika Kalna. Arriving there[1], he inquired from the local people where he might find the house of Gauri Dasa Pandita. Outside the gate of the temple he fell down and offered … Read More
In Srimad-Bhagavatam (4.29.49), it is written: sa vidya tan-matir yaya A truly educated man rises to Krishna Consciousness. Transcendental knowledge, by which consciousness is absorbed into Krishna’s lotus feet, is the original or real vidya, which … 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
Perfection is achieved through the Name Nama-dvara siddhi-labha One’s service to Radha-Krishna is never disturbed again, and he is absorbed in the highest ujjvala-rasa. One is in a constant state of divine madness. The Name is … Read More
A long time had passed since Parasurama, the embodiment of the Personality of God, had come down to earth to purify it from those twenty-one generations of warriors who had not bothered to observe and defend … Read More
The five types of remembrance Panca-vidha smarana The five types of remembrance are: smarana (remembrance), dharana (steady remembrance), dhyana (meditation), anusmriti (constant remembrance) and samadhi (total absorption). The moment when the stage of Bhava arises Bhavapana … Read More
The Heavenly Beings, in Srimad-Bhagavatam (3.5.40) state: dhatar yad asmin bhava isa jivas tapa-trayenabhihata na sarma atman labhante bhagavams tavanghri cchayam sa-vidyam ata asrayema Oh Father! Oh Lord! Oh Personality of God! Living entities in the … Read More
When the Rishi Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa learned of Janamejaya’s sacrifice, he decided to go to attend the ceremony, accompanied by his son Shukadeva and his main disciples. When he, with solemn steps, entered the arena, Janamejaya … Read More
The Smarana-dasa stage: the difference between Vaidha and Raganuga Bhava. The need for the latter Smarana-dasa; tahate vaidha o raganugata bhavera bheda. Sesatirai prayojana There are two types of smarana: vaidha and raganuga. Meditation at the … Read More
The cowherd boy Arjuna who was a close friend of the Lord in Vrindavana, and the Pandava Arjuna, both joined to become Ramananda Raya, who was very dear to Lord Caitanya. This exalted personality, … Read More
The holy name is the life of transcendental knowledge. In the Garuda Purana it is written: yad icchasi param jnanam jnanad yat paramam padam tadadarena rajendra kuru govinda-kirtanam O best of kings, if you want to … Read More
Question One more question in relation to this. Here it says “from the lips of his pure devotee” In this sense I have another question .. If we preach and obviously we are not … Read More
Rising immediately from his seat, he stepped forward to welcome him with all honors. Then, as soon as they were all comfortably seated, he told him: “Oh, Brahmana, you were able to personally witness the events … Read More
The news that the Pandava brothers had successfully finished their last year of exile spread around the world and sowed dismay everywhere. This meant that war was likely to break out soon. In those days, the … Read More
The Jivas of Kali-yuga who have firm faith in the Holy Name have the right to chant it Kali-jivera name niskapata visvasa haile-i name adhikara haila There are considerations when offering charity, when performing yajnas, when … Read More
A Consideration of Impediments in Bhajana Bhajane pratibandhaka vicara Observing one’s perfect ekadasa-bhava, one should meditate on one’s bhava with sincere determination. Engaged in this smarana, there is an important consideration: one should always meditate on … Read More
The chanting of the holy name spreads the moonlight that makes the transcendental lotus of good wishes blossom. In the Prabhasa Khanda it is written: madhura-madhuram etan mangalam mangalanam sakala-nigama-valli-sat-phalam cit-svarupam sakrdapi parigitam sraddhaya helaya va … Read More
If I have made any errors in describing the great souls mentioned in this book, I beg those great personalities to please forgive me. Neither Lord Brahma, Lord Siva, nor Lord Ananta Sesa are able to describe … Read More
