With Chanting, the Heart is Bathed in Transcendental Happiness
The chanting of the holy name allows us to taste all the nectar at every step. This is described as follows in the Padma Purana: tebhyo namo ‘stu bhava-vari-dhi-jirna-panka sammagna-moksana-vicaksana-padukebhyah krsneti varna-yugalam sravanena yesam anandathur bhavati … Read More
Boat pastimes at the Yamuna
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On the Peaks Of the Himalayas
The journey lasted for months. At a certain point they found themselves climbing very high peaks, in the direction of Mount Mandara. There, soon, Arjuna would descend from the celestial planets. Five years had passed since … Read More
Phullakalika
Phullakalika’s father is called Sri Malla and her mother is Kamalini. Her syama complexion[1] is like that of a blue lotus and she wears enchanting clothes resembling the rainbow. Her shining forehead is beautified by a … Read More
The Holy Name is the Life of Transcendental Knowledge
The chanting of the holy name spreads the moonlight that makes the transcendental lotus of good wishes blossom. In the Prabhasa Khanda it is written: madhura-madhuram etan mangalam mangalanam sakala-nigama-valli-sat-phalam cit-svarupam sakrdapi parigitam sraddhaya helaya va … Read More
Drona’s Arrival
Drona’s Arrival One day, while the princes were playing in the garden, a tall man dressed in black, with his head covered by a large hood, stopped to observe them. At a certain point the ball … Read More
The Pilgrimage to Mandara
Life in the forest was not always idyllic. Often the cold, the animals, and other natural phenomena made it hard, especially in winter, when the delicate Draupadi suffered the most. In addition to all this, the … Read More
May You be beautifully adorned with this gift
Lalita continued: “Oh, Sakhi, Gosthesvari Sri Yasoda affectionately told You, “May You be beautifully adorned with this gift.” Moreover, Your husband and mother-in-law have also approved of it. Gandharvika[1], You should therefore act in full … Read More
By Chanting The Holy Names, the Raging Fire of Material Existence is Finally Quelled
One can only get rid of all bad habits by chanting the holy name of Krishna. Thus, good luck awakens and love for Krishna begins to flow. While practicing Astanga Yoga, fear is always present. … Read More