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10 questions and 10 answers on the Valmiki Ramayana 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 … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 86-90) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 86 madyan-manmatha-navya-karmuka- sara-sreni-triloki-jaya- praudha-sri-mada-harino rati-ranotsahonnatim tanvatoh mugdhais cilli-drig-antayos cala- dasam kancin nayantau mithah samyak-kausala-nartaki-vzra- kala-samsparddhibhir vibhramaih … Sri … Read More
When I think that I’m veering from the strict no-nonsense, single pointed endeavor to be exclusively fixed upon the highest spiritual goal, namely becoming a manjari of Smt. Vrinda devi, I become very concerned and I … Read More
The Neutral Kings When the spies reported to the Pandavas that Bhishma had been appointed commander of the enemy army, they made their first strategic decisions as a result of the news they received. Had it … Read More
Drona Falls His brahmashtra had been neutralized, but Drona did not give up and trying to avoid clashing with Arjuna, continued the attack on another front. The soldiers, tired, could no longer contain him and, believing … Read More
In conclusion, a brief re-cap and additional suggestions to embellish this wonderful adventure Home. First. To make a firm decision with prayer and humble surrender asking, nay, begging with all your heart to thoroughly … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 81-85) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 81 bhramyad-bhrnga-dara-sputad- vicakila-srag-dharinau harinau raty-asvasana-bhashanaika- nipunau narmamritasvadinau aviddhaika-rasau su-keli- rasikau premanubhavojjvalau pronmilat-kilakincita-smara- kala-vishvag-vilasasprihau … Radha Krishna who wear … Read More
It was Srila Prabhupada’s Centenial year (1896-1996) and many of the God-family had arrived. Many of those I did service with back in days of the Hare Krishna Movement (with Srila Prabhupada) were there, and the … Read More
The Fifteenth Day That restful sleep didn’t last long. After less than two hours the first flashes of sunshine began to peep timidly, and then more and more decisively flooded the battlefield of Kuruksetra. They all … Read More
Someone asked me to make some consideration about violence in holy places. How come horrible things happen in a place that should be like a paradise? In particular, why does it happen that young women … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 76-80) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 76 kancid visva-vimohini tanumatim samsiddhi-vidyam navam murtam kancana mantra-rajam abala-kaula-vrata-stambhanam kancit kanana-devatam ghana- rucim mugdham lagantim sriyam kancid … Read More
Ghatotkacha To see him a keen terror seized anyone who found himself having to face him. He was very tall, his huge body massive and powerful, his face deformed into a perennial monstrous mask, and his … Read More
In Surya Kunda there is a Samadhi of Krishnadas babaji. He was living in Vraj and he was absorbed in Radha-Krishna lila. He then went to Dwaraka and became attached to the Dwaraka lila. … Read More
Syamananda Sataka (verses 71-75) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 71 piyushadhika-madhuri- parimala-pratyakshara-vyahriti- vyamisra-smita-lesa-sundara- mukha-snigdhi-krita-stri-janam abhiri-hatha-kantha-dharana- param nagendra-sundopamam rajat-svangada-kankanormi dadhatam dvandvam bhuja-dandayoh … Lord Krishna whose graceful words … Read More
“I would like to tell you the old story about how Sanat Kumara predicted that a great king would appear in your dynasty and that he would be your son. Sanat Kumara said: “Kasyapa will have … Read More
The Night War The Pandavas were overjoyed. Not only had Arjuna succeeded in his feat, but many great Kaurava fighters had fallen that day and Drona had also failed to capture Yudhisthira. Their victory had been … Read More
Radhastami sri krsna-virahe, radhikara dasa, ami to’ sahite nari yugala-milana, sukhera karana, jivana chadite pari [“I am absolutely unable to tolerate Sri Radhika’s pitiable condition when She is suffering in separation from Sri Krsna, but I … Read More
Krishna’s paternal grandfather (Parjanya) The name of Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfather is Parjanya[1] because he showers torrents of auspicious nectar. His bodily complexion resembles molten gold and both his hair and clothing are of white colour. … Read More
