Krishna Book, chapter 1
CHAPTER 1 The Advent of Lord Kṛṣṇa Once the world was overburdened by the unnecessary defense force of different kings, who were actually demons but were posing themselves as the royal order. At that time, the … Read More
Idhmajihva
Svayambhuva Manu had two famous sons, Priyavrata and Uttanapada. Of them Priyavrata married Surupa and Barhismati, the two daughters of Visvakarma Prajapati. Idhmajihva was born to him by his first wife. Idhmajihva had nine brothers:, … Read More
Is cultivation of devotional service difficult or austere?
Is cultivation of devotional service difficult or austere? This swanlike dharma is simple; it is not very austere. There are two principles found in it, namely, attachment and good character. Attachment is applied to the Supreme … Read More
Abhideya – what is abhidheya
A human being should be inquisitive to know who he is, what the universe is, what God is, and what the relationship is between himself, God, and the material world. Knowledge of these four items—namely … Read More
For what does a chanter of the holy names beg?
For what does a chanter of the holy names beg? Accompany us and chant the names of Radha and Krsna. This is our only appeal. Sri Bhaktivinoda says, “Whenever I chant the holy names, all … Read More
When can one attain pure devotional service?
When can one attain pure devotional service? When the “distressed” living entities give up their desire for material enjoyment, when the “inquisitive” living entities give up their desire for worldly morality, when the “needy” living … Read More
Mangala, meaning
मङ्गल adj. maGgala auspicious मङ्गल n. maGgala prosperity मङ्गल n. maGgala anything fortunate मङ्गल n. maGgala amulet मङ्गलकाल m. maGgalakAla auspicious occasion मङ्गलवार m. maGgalavAra Tuesday मङ्गलवारे ind. maGgalavAre on … Read More
Bharya, meaning
भार्या f. bhAryA lawful wife भार्या f. bhAryA wife अहो, सः तस्य भार्यायाः परःकिम्? sent. aho, saH tasya bhAryAyAH paraHkim? Oh, is he younger than his wife? भार्य adj. bhArya to be borne … Read More
Surya, meaning
सूर्य m. sUrya sun सूर्यास्त m. sUryAsta sunset सूर्यचित्र n. sUryacitra stereo-graph सूर्यमूलीय m. sUryamUlIya Japanese सुर्यचिकित्साशास्त्र n. suryacikitsAzAstra heliotherapy भक्ष्यमूल सूर्यमूखी m. bhakSyamUla sUryamUkhI artichoke [Bot. Cynara scolymus] अहं … Read More
What religion in this world will become the goal of all religion?
What religion in this world will become the goal of all religion? In their mature stage, all world religions will end up as the one religion, nama-sankirtana. We feel this to be a certain … Read More
How many kinds of devotional service are there?
How many kinds of devotional service are there? The processes of devotional service are divided into two. These are direct or primary devotional service in the form of hearing and chanting, and the indirect … Read More
