Sanatsujatiya
Answer to a question The Sanatsujatiya is a deep philosophical treatise included in the Maha-bharata. It was spoken by sage Sanat Sujata to Dhritarastra. Part of the Udyoga Parva (the fifth of 18 Books), it … Read More
He is as soft as anjana
Sri Krishna is as attractive as nectar and full of sweetness. He is as soft as anjana applied around one’s eyes. His bodily complexion is lustrous like the indranila jewel or blackish blue (syamala) like … Read More
What technically happens during initiation?
In his purport to Caitanya Caritamrta (Madhya 24.256), he writes, “This is the process of initiation. The disciple must vow that he will no longer commit sinful activity — namely illicit sex, meat-eating, gambling, and … Read More
Asa, meaning
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From Sri Guru-parampara
“The other two main disciples of Madhva were Nrihari Tirtha and Madhava Tirtha. Madhava Tirtha accepted the great paramahamsa Aksobhya Tirtha as a disciple. The principal student of Aksobhya Tirtha was known as Jayatirtha, serving … Read More
Vajranabha and the Deities of Dirgha Visnu and Gokulesa
Question Namaskaram I have a question about what you wrote (here: https://www.isvara.org/archive/deities-carved-by-vajranabha/). My question is, I do not find mention of some of the deities stated below (source: https://twitter.com/swamindradyumna/status/1113884788136534017): tataḥ sa mathurāyāṁ ca … Read More
The Marriage of Syamananda Prabhu
On seeing Duhkhi Krishna Dasa after such a long time, his parents and relatives felt extremely happy. In order to bind his son to the home, his father said, “Duhkhi, we all want you to get … Read More
Krishna disguised Himself as a beautiful young girl.
One day, Radha was in deep mana[1]. Although Krishna brought Her many gifts, praised Her and tried to pacify Her in every way possible, nothing He did had any effect. At last He went … Read More
Godruma Kalpatavi, by Bhaktivinoda Thakura, part 16
Sri Godruma Kalpatavi, Part Sixteen BY: SUN STAFF Hari Sankirtana Dec 28, 2021 — CANADA (SUN) — The last in a serial presentation of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur’s original essay on Nama Hatta preaching. … Read More
He gives personally, by Srila Prabhupada
Bhagavad-gita 9.20-22 class, given by His Divine Grace Sri A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, on December 6, 1966, New York. Prabhupada: trai-vidya mam soma-pah puta-papa yajnair istva svargatim prarthayante te punyam asadya surendra-lokam asnanti divyan divi … Read More
Clean room atmosphere
First thing, is to seek out good, high class association. Finding someone who can tell you about that Divine Couple. Living in Sri Vrindavan Dhama, really helps a lot. I found the impetus to become Krishna … Read More
The fragrance of Hari tells all – Sri Camatkara-Candrika
Wonderful refreshing pastimes from Radha Krishna’s eternal world Kutila: “Lalita! I have already learned all that I wanted to know!” Lalita: “So let us hear what that is from your own mouth.” Kutila: … Read More
