Just Do It
By Mahatma das I apologize in advance for the length of this newsletter. I couldn’t do the topic justice without making it longer than my typical newsletter. The information I offer goes very deep into … Read More
Damodara Masa (month)
The month of Damodara. Throughout this month, devotees commemorate the pastime of naughty Lord Krsna’s being bound with ropes by mother Yasoda. Devotees offer lamps daily. Kartik is the holiest month in the Hindu … Read More
Da, meaning
#da द (H1) द 1[p= 464,3][L=89217] the 3rd and soft letter of the 4th or dental class. (H1) द 2[L=89219] mf(आ)n. ( √1. दा) ifc. ( Pa1n2. 3-2 , 3) giving , granting , offering , … Read More
If You Want To Play, You’ve Got To Pay
I have written several articles on vows and feel that any discussion on vows wouldn’t be complete without addressing sexual restraint. Plus, men often ask me how to control sexual desire and I felt … Read More
I have brought your son to you
Meeting of Maharaja Santanu and his son Devavrata (Bhismadeva) Ganga: “I have brought your son to you… He is well versed in all the arts that a ksatriya should know. Vasistha has been his Guru. From … Read More
The many lessons for Vaishnavas to learn from Lord Vamanadeva
By Kripamoya Das Lord #Vamanadeva appeared within this world from the womb of Aditi, the mother of the gods. He appeared at midday on the shravan-dvadasi, the 12th day of the lunar month of … Read More
Siva, the greatest Vaishnava
The loving tie between Sri Krishna and Sri Shiva proves the Lord’s words that “My devotees are always absorbed in thinking about me and I am always absorbed in thinking about them.” In the Brihad Bhagawatamrita, … Read More
Prabhupada: Lecture at Arlington Street Church
Lecture at Arlington Street Church Date: May 3, 1969 Location: Boston Satsvarūpa: We’re going to chant the mahā-mantra, Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, which His Divine Grace Swami A. C. Bhaktivedanta introduced in this country about … Read More
Why is honoring tulasi leaves, sandalwood pulp, and other items that have been offered to the Lord favorable to devotional service?
Smelling items like tulasi leaves destroys the urge to smell strong, agitating scents. Attachment for aromatic substances leads one into many dangers in this world. By smearing their bodies with perfume, foolish people invite anarthas like … Read More
Bhagavad-gita 4.24 – brahmārpaṇaṁ brahma havir
ब्रह्मार्पणं ब्रह्म हविर्ब्रह्माग्नौ ब्रह्मणा हुतम् । ब्रह्मैव तेन गन्तव्यं ब्रह्मकर्मसमाधिना ॥ २४ ॥ brahmārpaṇaṁ brahma havir brahmāgnau brahmaṇā hutam brahmaiva tena gantavyaṁ brahma-karma-samādhinā brahma — spiritual in nature; arpaṇam — contribution; brahma … Read More
Sri Sanmodana Bhasyam, Part 5
Sri Sanmodana Bhasyam, Part 5 BY: SUN STAFF Jun 22, 2010 — CANADA (SUN) — A commentary on Lord Caitanya’s ‘Siksastakam’ by HDG Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, with a Bengali song for each verse that expands upon … Read More
Lalita Devi
#Lalita Sasti is the appearance day of Sri Lalita Devi. Lalita is one of the principal eight sakhis of Srimati Radharani in Vrindavan. It means “playful and charming”. Srimati Radharani is also called as Lalita”. … Read More
