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Question: I read an article in which the author cited the creation of the intelligent human being as evidence for the existence of God. He wrote that something so complex and intelligent must have a … Read More
The gopis rebuked the providence for their separation from Krishna with these words which we find in Srimad-Bhagavatam (10.39.19): aho vidhatas tava kvacid daya samyojya maitrya pranayena dehinah tams cakrtarthan viyunanksy aparthakam vikriditam te ‘rbhaka-cestitam … Read More
Rupa Gosvami disturbed in his meditation While associating with devotees always be careful not to create any ill feelings in their hearts. By doing that you’ll experiment many impediments in your path. In this regard I … Read More
2. The priestly class The brahmanas[1] know all the Vedas and are engaged in the following six duties: performing sacrifices, engaging others in performing sacrifices, studying, teaching, giving charity and accepting charity. 3. Craftsmen Craftsmen, who … Read More
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 … Read More
As in Hastinapura, in Upaplavya in the course of the debate differences of opinion arose. Two divergent tendencies had been created on the basic attitude to adopt: should a possible path to peace be … Read More
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
Śukadeva, an abode of matchless bhagavat-prema, sang the beautiful Bhāgavata verses to glorify Lord Krishna, and to enlighten the people of the world. Vṛndā’s two pet parrots, Dakṣa[1] and Vicakṣaṇa[2], recited verses to wake up … Read More
The qualifications and processes for performing nama-kirtana are listed in the Siksastaka (3) as follows: trnad api sunicena taror iva sahisnuna amanina manadena kirtaniyah sada harih The holy names of the Lord are to be … Read More
Upananda’s two sons Sri Krishna’s eldest paternal uncle, Sri Upananda, has two sons named Kandava and Dandava. They both gladly stay in Subala’s company, and their attractive faces are as beautiful as lotus flowers. Nanda Maharaja … Read More
After undergoing severe penances and prolonged meditations, the sage Vyasa, who throughout his life had always kept faith in his vows and observed the practices of spiritual ascents, studied with great attention and seriousness the eternal … Read More
Dear friends, Hare Krishna. The Isvara.org Library is divided into three areas and one of these, Area 2, is accessible to those who subscribe. This will be the largest area, where there will be first hundreds, … Read More
“I’ve heard of Tataka,” said Rama curiously, “and I’d like to know more about him. Tell me the story of his life.” Stopping at where they were, the Rishi looked at Rama and Laksmana and recounted … Read More
