Any Devotional Service is to our Eternal Benefit
The wonderful thing about any devotional service that we offer to the Lord is to our eternal benefit. We never lose out as Krsna says in Bhagavad Gita: “In this endeavor there is no loss or … Read More
Nityananda Trayodasi with His Grace Manonatha Maharaja in Puerto Rico
His Grace Guru Maharaja Manonatha Dasa Vanacari will give a lecture about some of the pastimes of Lord Nityananda at the New Govardhan Hill Temple, ISKCON Puerto Rico, on February 1, 2026 at 3:30pm, as part … Read More
Drona Falls
Drona Falls His brahmashtra had been neutralized, but Drona did not give up and trying to avoid clashing with Arjuna, continued the attack on another front. The soldiers, tired, could no longer contain him and, believing … Read More
Holika
Holika Hiranyakasipu’s very dear sister named Holika approached him and said, “My dear brother, why are you so anxious and worried? Can I help you?” He replied, “No one in this world can help me.” Holika … Read More
The Main Constitutional Principles of Material Nature
Question Dear Guru Maharaj, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to You and Srila Prabhupada. What are the 11 sense organs? In addition to that question, what is the significance of the 16 creative principles … Read More
Why would Krishna not give mercy to someone struggling in bhakti-yoga?
QUESTION I don’t mean anything extravagant, but at least whatever is enough to feel happy with the process and hopeful about pleasing Kṛṣṇa. ANSWER Krishna gives mercy to everyone, devotees or non devotees. In general, … Read More
What Should one do if one has Offended a Sadhu?
What should one do if one has offended a Sadhu? Sadhu-ninda ghatile ki kara kartavya? If out of foolishness one has offended a sadhu, then with remorse one should grasp the feet of that sadhu. Crying, … Read More
Prahlada’s Mercy
Prahlada’s Mercy It is rare to find anyone who has such faith, and love and affection, for Krsna, as Prahlada Maharaja. Prahlada tried to teach his demonic father this beautiful truth. naisam matis tavad urukramanghrim sprsaty … Read More
Using Lust and Wrath in Krishna Consciousness
Question Guru Maharaja, Reading the meaning of Bhagavad-Gita, chapter 3, verse 37, in the last paragraph, it says “so that lust and anger, when used in Krishna consciousness, they become our friends, and not our enemies.” … Read More
The Elephant Gajendra
The elephant Gajendra The following article is based on notes I made while preparing for Srimad Bhagavatam class here in Sridhama Mayapur India. “Now, fully desiring release from material life, I offer my respectful … Read More
Index of Tattva Sandarbha
Index Index 5 Introduction 9 Biography of Srila Jiva Gosvami Prabhupada 13 General notes 13 The six Gosvamis of Vrindavana 14 Early life 16 Arrival in Vrindavana 19 Criticism of Jiva Gosvami 21 His fame spreads … Read More
Advaita Tests Mahaprabhu
Advaita tests Mahaprabhu When Gauranga returned from Gaya in a changed mood, Advaita, Srivasa and the other devotees were overjoyed. In due course, Nityananda Prabhu arrived in Nabadwip after having toured the sacred pilgrimage sites and … Read More
Syamananda, the Joy of Radharani
Syamananda, the Joy of Radharani It tells the life and teachings of Syamananda Prabhu, one of the most memorable personalities amongst the second generation of Gaudiya Vaisnava. In fact, according to most biographers, he was … Read More
The Messenger from Vaikuntha
The Messenger from Vaikuntha by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada Question: Everything I know is based on my experience of this world. So how will I know about anything that is transcendental? Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati: It … Read More














