Story of a Cobbler and a Brahmin!!
Narada Muni traveled all over the universe singing the glories of Lord Krishna. On one such journey to earth, he met a brahmin priest. The brahmin was a proud man. He had just finished his daily … Read More
Svadha, Svadhā: 12 definitions
#Svadha, Svadhā: 12 definitions Introduction Introduction In Hinduism Purana Shaktism General definition Languages Sanskrit See also Svadha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of … Read More
Whose incarnation was Subhadra?
Whose incarnation was Subhadra? Let me first put an end to this logic less propaganda spread gleefully by ISKCON about the oneness of Subhadra and Yogamaya. Even the TV serials and Google … Read More
Nabha, ether
The word #nabha may be translated in a number of ways. In the present context, we are discussing nabha as a substance permeating the whole creation, making possible the propagation of sound (sabda). Therefore, we … Read More
What is the proper profession for renunciants and householders?
For the renunciants, begging alms door to door is a proper profession; for householders, professions that are approved by the rules and regulation of their respective varnas and asramas are proper professions. (Commentary on Upadesamrta, … Read More
Pancaratra
“Dasavatara” Manuscript “In the Amarakosa Sanskrit dictionary the word murti carries import in twofold meanings, namely, form and difficulty. Therefore amurtikam is explained by Acarya Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura as meaning “without difficulty.” … Read More
Does a surrendered devotee perform the sraddha ceremony according to karma-kanda?
Does a surrendered devotee perform the sraddha ceremony according to karma-kanda? What prescription is favorable for his devotional service? There is nothing that recommends that the surrendered devotees perform the sraddha ceremony according to … Read More
What kind of family life is favorable for a householder’s devotional service?
1. What kind of family life is favorable for a householder’s devotional service? Is offering oblations to the forefathers according to the rules and regulations of the smarthas favorable for devotional service? When it is time … Read More
