Srila Prabhupada’s words of wisdom
Prabhupada: A living entity does not kill anyone; neither a living entity is ever killed. One who knows this, he knows. So that is the position. So killing does not mean that killing the living entity. … Read More
Nyaya (in English)
Carvaka and lokayata believe in what is seen. Theism in nyaya is only appendage. Pramanya buddhir vedesu no faith in vedas as highest authority unorthodox Solely concerned with theory, logic, art of reasoning. 16 catogories … Read More
Balarama Rasayatra
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Sri Balarama Rasayatra Krsna performs rasa lila of two varieties, one in the autumn season and one in the spring season, on vaisakha purnima. Balarama also performs rasa dance at this time. In order to … Read More
Abhimanyu Samanta Singara Mahapatra
Mar04201 He was born in Baliagrama in Cuttack (Orissa), in the year 1679 Saka (1757 A.D.). He composed a poetic masterpiece in the Oriya language entitled Vidagdhacintamani. This literary work describes various pastimes of Lord Krsna … Read More
Guru Tattva and principles of association
AssociAtion, ReAding, And HeARing Comments from His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Association So we should associate by vibration, and not by the physical presence. That is real association. (Lecture, 18 August 1968.) … Read More
Raganuga-bhakti in Brahma-samhita – part 2 di 7
In the Brahma-samhita (56) it is said: “In Svetadvipa the Laksmis in their unalloyed spiritual essence practice the amorous service of the Supreme Lord Krishna as their only lover.” In the Gopala-tapani Upanisad … Read More
Explanation of Vibhavari Sesa, by Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Explanation of Vibhavari Sesa Germany: Dec. 12, 2001 Today we were singing ‘vibhavari sesa aloka-pravesa nidra-chadi’ utho jiva.’ (From The song, Vibhavari Sesa, End of Night, by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura). What is the meaning? Devotee: … Read More
Krishna Consciousness means we should always be satisfied and happy
Krishna Consciousness means we should always be satisfied and happy. Not that we try to do some impossible work, become overburdened, and then because we are unhappy by so much trouble we lose enthusiasm altogether and … Read More
Dictionary 4
apannah — being entangled; samsrtim — in the hurdle of birth and death; ghoram — too complicated; yat — what; nama — the absolute name; vivasah — unconsciously; grnan — chanting; tatah — from that; sadyah … Read More
Who is Manonatha Dasa?
Who is he? Manonatha Dasa is a devotee of Krishna and one of Srila Prabhupada’s direct disciples, from whom he took initiation in 1974. He is one of the initiating Gurus of Iskcon. What has … Read More
