Bhrigu, Visnu and Laksmi – Why the Devotees Shave – Why Padmavati Is Worshiped in Tirupati
Once, sage Bhrigu was approached by the demigods to identify who was the greatest among Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. So, Sage Bhrigu thought of a plan to test all three. First of all, … Read More
Isvara is Brahman, the Origin of Maya
Even dream theory does not find Sri Jiva in agreement. According to this, portions of unlimited Brahman dream of being something they are not. Awakening to transcendental knowledge makes them realize that they are nothing but … Read More
Aksobhya defeats Vidyaranya
Pejavara Math Over the course of time, Aksobhya was appointed head of the Math of Pejavara and received from Madhvacarya the Deity of Aja-Vitthala. This form is Krishna standing with his hands on his hips, accompanied … Read More
For their Pleasure (Book in English)
This booklet is lovingly and respectfully dedicated to my Guardian Angel who has given this special causeless mercy to me, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. For without his extreme rare mercy as this, … Read More
Brahman is the One who grants Liberation
To Pratibimba-vada Jiva Gosvami responds in this way: “That which has no attributes, which pervades everything and has no parts, cannot be reflected anywhere; what lacks attributes cannot have connections with superfluous appendages; if Brahman … Read More
The same Paurnamasi who greatly pleased Lord Govinda
The same person who appeared as Visvamitra Muni, who arranged the marriage of Lord Ramacandra, and who also appeared as the brahmana messenger sent by Rukmini Devi to Lord Kesava, also appeared in Lord Caitanya’s pastimes … Read More
Seeing All This We Want to Become Your Servants
Such a devotee prays for Krishna’s mercy as described in Srimad Bhagavatam (10.14.8): tat te ‘nukampam su-samiksamano bhunjana evatma-krtam vipakam hrd-vag vapurbhir vidadhan namas te jiveta yo mukti-pade sa daya-bhak My dear Lord, he who sincerely … Read More
Daksa and Vicaksana Took Birth as Caitanya Dasa and Rama Dasa
Daksa and Vicaksana, the two famous parrots of Vrindavana, took birth during Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as Caitanya dasa and Rama dasa, who are both my seniors[1]. As much as I have heard from authorities, and … Read More
A Sidelong Glance: the Sangraha Book
Srimati Radharani fascinates Sri Krishna by looking at him in this way. It is an irresistible and full of attractive look. We also have a strong desire to one day be fascinated by the way Srimati … Read More
No more Window Shopping
These are the revelations that come when there is no more window shopping. When there are no excuses to avoid going full thrust all way to Goloka–nikunja. When the decision is made and all activities, thoughts … Read More
Pariccheda-vada and Pratibimba-vada
In section thirty-six, the author of Tattva-sandarbha says that the distinctions between the two entities cannot be explained by theories called Pariccheda-vada and Pratibimba-vada. The Sanskrit “na” negation that we find at the beginning of … Read More
Donations and devotion
Dear Bhaktin ***, Please receive my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Thanks for the monthly donation you are promising. Donations depend on your financial possibilities. If you are rich you can give a lot, … Read More
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Ganoddesa Dipika, the book in English
Sri Sri Radha Krishna Ganoddesa Dipika, by Srila Rupa Gosvami Click here Index 9. Srila Rupa Gosvami, some biographical hints 16. Chapter 1 16. Invocacion 16. Introduction 17. Sri Krishna’s … Read More














