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
Vrindavana is the Gift of Rupa and Sanatana Goswamis
In 1516 Sri Rupa and Sri Sanatana Goswamis arrived in the sacred land of Vraja. Lord Chaitanya had ordered the two brothers to uncover the places of Sri Krishna’s pastimes in the holy Vrindavana that had … Read More
What Sri Baladeva says in Reference to the Doctrine of Shankara
However, Sri Baladeva, in the commentary on this verse, says some interesting things that deserve attention. Referring to the doctrine of Shankara, the Acarya says: Shankara is based on Vedic mantras such as “One without … Read More
The Pramanas
The first, pratyaksa-pramana, is the knowledge that can be obtained from the perception of the senses and of which we have already spoken; simply put, a thing is true to the extent that we can … Read More
The First Day
The First Day Taking up his arms with great determination, Arjuna got back into his war chariot. An expectant silence fell between the soldiers. Then the two armies moved at first slowly, then gradually increasing their … Read More
Surpanakha – The Ramayana, in English
One day, along the path that skirted Rama’s hut, Surpanakha, Ravana’s sister, the king of the Raksasas, happened to pass by chance. Surpanakha was a monstrous and evil being, a worthy sister of Ravana. Her features … Read More













