Now He is My Master Again
The outward behavior of a devotee – the symptoms and activities of one who is situated in the prema – is described in the Srimad-Bhagavatam (11.2.40): evam-vratah sva-priya-nama-kirtya jatanurago druta-citta uccaih hasaty atho roditi rauti gayati … Read More
Flower Decorations Made By Sri Lalita
Flower decorations made by Sri Lalita in her service There are numerous varieties of ornaments made of flowers: crowns (kiritas), hair bands (bala-pasyas), ear ornaments (karnapuras), forehead decorations (lalatikas), necklaces (graiveyakas), upper arm bracelets (angadas), waistbelts … Read More
The origin of fear
Question: I have an issue on my mind that I would like you to address. Fear, how to deal with it, what the scriptures say about it. I must say it is one of the … Read More
The Vara Sakhis
b. The vara sakhis In addition to the aforementioned eight varistha sakhis there are eight other exalted sakhis, the vara sakhis. They are all twelve years old and have almost grown out of their childhood. They … Read More
Surpanakha – The Ramayana, in English
One day, along the path that skirted Rama’s hut, Surpanakha, Ravana’s sister, the king of the Raksasas, happened to pass by chance. Surpanakha was a monstrous and evil being, a worthy sister of Ravana. Her features … Read More
Pili Pokhar (Priya Kunda)
The story There is a famous pastime that is connected to this sacred lake. One day Radharani, accompanied by Her friends, went to Nandagrama where She met Krishna’s mother Yashoda Mayi. Upon seeing the exquisite beauty … Read More
Damodara Yogi
Syamananda Prabhu then went to Nrisinghpur where Narottama Dasa Thakura came to meet him after arriving from Nilachala. When Narottama Dasa Thakura went back, Syamananda Prabhu went to Chakulia accompanied by Rasikananda. There lived a … Read More
Some Points About the Maha Mantra Hare Krishna
Question: How can I increase my liking for the chanting of the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra? Answer: Generally, the taste is strong at the beginning of the Hare Krishna chanting practice. This is because we … Read More
Astama-yama Sadhana
Astama-yama Sadhana Night Pastimes The method of bhajana and the place of residence of one who has achieved the contemplation mentioned above are explained in the Upadesamrta (8): tan-nama-rupa-charitadi-sukirtananu- smrtyoh kramena rasana-manasi niyojya tistan vraje tad-anuragi-jananugami … Read More
Arrival at Mathura
Duhkhi Krishna Dasa arrived in his long cherished Sri Vraja Mandala in 1566 AD. His heart became full of bliss and love on touching and seeing the land where Sri Sri Radha Krishna had … Read More
Ninth Theme: The Puranas are Vedic writings and are therefore the highest authorities
The six sections that follow, i.e., the twelfth to the seventeenth theme, are meant to demonstrate that the Puranas, like the Vedas, are perfect scriptures and are in many ways superior to the Vedas. … Read More
The Devotee Passing Away in a Coma
This is the answer to a question regarding a devotee dying while being in a coma. We have three specific quotes from Guru and Scriptures about dying during a coma and the fourth one concerning … Read More
The Eight Varistha Sakhis
1. Lalita-devi Sri Lalita-devi is the foremost amongst these eight varistha sakhis. She is twenty-seven days older than her dear friend Sri Radha. Sri Lalita is renowned by the name Anuradha. She is decorated by the … Read More
Arrival at Mathura
Hridaya Caitanya upset However at the same time seeds of doubt also started sprouting. Some Vaisnavas from Gauda Mandala had come to Vraja for darsana, and after returning they misinformed Hridaya Caitanya Thakura that Duhkhi … 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 were frightened … Read More
Who is Srila Prabhupada?
When His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami (who later became known as Srila Prabhupada) entered the port of New York City on September 17, 1965, few Americans took notice — but he was not merely … Read More