Why Do Terrible Things Happen in Vrndavana?
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
On Knowledge and the Principle of Authority
Knowledge Knowledge (vidya) is one of the constituent elements of the person, understood as a spiritual entity, more obvious to those who are aware of it. In the morning we wake up, open our eyes … Read More
Subhadra, Lord Krishna’s sister
It’s lila that counts
What’s in the books is the meditation on nama, rupa, guna, and lila. It’s the lila that puts you into the Spiritual Goloka conciousness, for the lilas include nama, rupa and guna. As we chant … Read More
The Conspiracy
After some time, Dhritarastra invested Yudhisthira with the post of crown prince. Obviously, this could not make the king particularly happy, as he would have preferred his son Duryodhana to succeed him, but he certainly could … Read More
He is Simply Talkative, Childish and Unaware of the Complete Cosmic Situation
Indra cursed the action of the inhabitants of Vrindavana and said, “By defying the authority of the demigods, the inhabitants of Vrindavana will suffer in material existence. Having neglected the sacrifice to the demigods, they … Read More
Why 16 Rounds and Not Another Number?
Question Manonatha Maharaj, please accept my humble obeisances. What is the significance of the number 16? Why are we instructed to chant 16 rounds of Japamala and not some other number? B. Divya Answer Dear … Read More
Candravali: Where is Kamsa?
Candravali’s mood is very deep. Sometimes if Krishna meets with another gopi and then meets with Candravali and there are signs on his body that He has met with somebody else, it is hard for Krishna … Read More
The Tournament
Meanwhile, thanks to the teachings of the guru, the young students had developed great warrior skills in the use of all types of weapons. As was tradition in those days, Drona, Bhishma, Dhritarastra, and the elders … Read More
Narasimha story (Brilliant as the Sun, English Book)
Narasimha story Nrisimha Pranama (1) namas te narasiḿhāya prahlādāhlāda-dāyine hiraṇyakaśipor vakṣah- śilā-ṭańka-nakhālaye I offer my obeisances to Lord Narasimha, who gives joy to Prahlada Maharaja and whose nails are like chisels on the stone like … Read More
That Lotus Face Blossomed With a Bright Smile
Krishna trying to walk Krishna tried to stand up and take a few steps on His own. Falling on His bottom, He would look unhappily at mother Yasoda and cry for a moment. To encourage Him, … Read More
Jumping to Raganuga
The following is a quote from Thakura Bhaktivinoda: “When a devotee following the path of vaidhi-bhakti abandons his various material desires and executes bhajana according to the instructions of the scriptures, the spiritual master and the … Read More
Acarya Kesari Magazine (2013)
Krishna’s Sweetness for Radharani
The place from where Lord Balarama saw the rasa-lila became celebrated as Doka Dauji. The word ‘doka’ is a corrupted form of ‘dekna’ or ‘to look’. Chandra-sarovara is the site of many other wonderful pastimes where Krishna and the gopis would … Read More
Karna Cursed
Thus, Parasurama kept him with him by delving into the innermost secrets of martial science. Over time Karna had felt kissed by luck because even in his wildest dreams he had never imagined being able to … Read More