Krishna, Arjuna’s Charioteer
As soon as Duryodhana left his bedroom, Krishna looked at Arjuna in amazement. “What is the point of this, my friend?” You have chosen me even though I have no intention of taking up arms instead … Read More
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As soon as Duryodhana left his bedroom, Krishna looked at Arjuna in amazement. “What is the point of this, my friend?” You have chosen me even though I have no intention of taking up arms instead … Read More
In the tenth section, the Gosvami Maharaja says just this and recommends that everyone study the Vedic texts, adding an element of fundamental importance, namely, that the Vedas have been transmitted from time immemorial through an … Read More
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Question Hare Krsna. Maharaj, Accept my most humble and respectful obediences, all glories to Srila Prabhupad. In my Ramayana reading, these questions came to me: There are several more, which would be sent later … … Read More
Other main disciples A short list of some of Syamananda’s prominent disciples is given in the Bhakti Ratnakara[1]: Rasika Murari, Radhananda, Purusottama, Manohara, Cintamani, Balabhadra, Jagadisvara, Uddhava, Akrura, Madhuvana, Govinda, Jagannatha, Gadadhara, Anandananda and Radhamohana. … Read More
Sri Bhajana-rahasya was compiled by Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura. With this book, the great teacher gives us a hint of his own method of bhajana, a guide for his sincere followers. The undersigned Akincana, a few years … Read More
Introduction The original introduction was written by me on August 2, 1995. Today, more than 25 years after the first publication, I explain some points more clearly. In the early 90s, as far as I … Read More
Adi Parva OM NAMO BHAGAVATE VASUDEVAYA Suta’s Arrival About five thousand years ago, in the course of his pilgrimage, the saint and scholar Suta Gosvami, wishing to pay his respects to some sages who … Read More
Krishna’s inner self is Consciousness itself and, in certain Sruti texts, is defined as Brahman. The Sruti texts alluded to by Sri Jiva are some verses of the Upanisads, in which Krishna is defined as satyam … Read More
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
Chaya and Pratibimba are two types of Abhasa – Chaya Namabhasa Chaya o pratibimba bhede abhasa dui prakara – chaya namabhasa There are two types of abhasa[1]: pratibimba[2] and chaya[3]. These two types create sraddhabhasa[4]. These … Read More
Finally also in English the philosophical masterpiece of Sri Jiva Gosvami. The Tattva Sandarbha, the first of the six books that make up the Bhagavata Sandarbha Go buy it! Index Introduction 9 … Read More
Sita on the Battlefield Carried on the Puspaka chariot, Sita saw the battlefield, where thousands of people were risking their lives for her. There was a thick dust, and the spectacle of death was frightening. She … Read More
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Ganoddesa Dipika, by Srila Rupa Gosvami Click here Index 9. Srila Rupa Gosvami, some biographical hints 16. Chapter 1 16. Invocacion 16. Introduction 17. Sri Krishna’s … Read More
Questions and Answers in English with His Grace Manonatha Dasa Vanacari Hare Krishna, disciples and friends of Manonatha Maharaja. Please join us on Friday, November 21, 2025 for a Zoom videoconference of Questions and Answers in … Read More