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Srimad-Bhagavatam (11.2.37) later states: bhayam dvitiyabhinivesatah syad isad apetasya viparyayo ‘smrtih tan-mayayato budha abhajet tam bhaktyaikayesam guru-devatatma When the living entity is attracted to material energy, which is separated from Krishna, it is overcome by fear. … Read More
After reestablishing the service to the Deity of Caitanya Mahaprabhu previously worshipped by Vasudeva Ghosa in Tamluk, Syamananda Prabhu left for Basantia with Rasikananda, where in 1617 AD he started the service to Sri Gokula Candra. … Read More
In Sanket there is the place of Radha Nagari. It is not very well known, and not many devotees visit it. This secret place is named after the gopi called Radha Nagari. Radharani and … Read More
Dasaratha’s Wives Pregnancies “Dasaratha, I was sent by the Devas to fulfill your great desire and need. Brahma himself has commissioned me to give you this divine juice called payasa. Listen to me: make your wives … Read More
The devotee who had been the cowherd boy Subahu in Vrajabhumi appeared in Lord Caitanya’s pastimes as Uddharana Datta. Krishna’s cowherd friend Mahabahu appeared in Caitanya’s pastimes as Mahesa Pandita. Lord Krishna’s cowherd friend Stoka … Read More
Sincere humility is described in Krishna-karnamrta (30): nibaddha-murddhanjalir esa yace nirandhra-dainyonnati-mukta-kantham daya-nidhe deva bhavat kataksam daksinyalesena sakrn nisinca This rascal weeps with folded hands and, without hesitation, offers you these prayers sincerely. I pray in a … Read More
Advaita goes to Puri on the annual pilgrimage After saying his goodbyes to the devotees, Mahaprabhu set off to Puri or Nilachala to live there at the request of his mother. Advaita and the residents of … Read More
The Concerns Of the Devas In the celestial planets, those worlds where life is devoid of the troubles that ours is full of, there was much concern at that time. Serious problems haunted their long and … Read More
The Lord comes to Shantipur Advaita Acarya was Mahaprabhu’s associate in sankirtan, both in Srivasa’s house and in the streets of Nabadwip and along the shores of the Ganges. Everyone sang together in great joy, “Krishna … Read More
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
Vicitravirya lived happily with his queens, but not for long. A deadly disease killed him while he was still very young. Satyavati was desperate. She had lost her husband and two children in a very short … Read More
All anarthas, however, turn away with the performance of nama-sankirtana. According to Srimad-Bhagavatam (1.1.14): apannah samsrtim ghoram yan-nama vivaso grnan tatah sadyo vimucyeta yad bibheti svayam bhayam Beings entangled in the terrible web of deaths and … Read More
The Yajna And the sacrifice began. Dasaratha and his queens were at the edge of the arena. They were anxious and worried about the eventual success, but the confidence in the famous ascetic who led the … Read More
Sacidevi and Advaita Since Advaita Prabhu was very emotional about the condition of the fallen souls, Mahaprabhu could not forgive even his own mother when she looked incorrectly at him. Once, by chastising her, he warned … Read More
Rishyasringa “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 … Read More
There are four kinds of material desires: aihikesvaisana para- trikesu caisana ‘subha bhuti-vancha mumuksa ca hy asat-trsnas catur-vidhah The desire for material objects, for heavenly comforts, for mystical powers, and the desire for liberation are the … Read More
The Lord punishes Advaita It is also said that Mahaprabhu taught Advaita the real meaning of the Bhagavad-gita. Vishvambhara explained the true understanding of the Gita to Advaita, he hid the gates which held back the … Read More
In Hanuman’s devoted heart there was nothing but the overwhelming desire to reach Lanka and find Sita. Pressing the Mahendra mountain with superhuman strength, he took the leap. The Vanaras saw him dart into the air, … Read More
Dasaratha’s Desire However, despite having all the opulences a man and a king could desire, Dasaratha was not happy. The reason: he couldn’t have children. He had three wives, Kausalya, Sumitra and Kaikeyi, three women of … Read More
