Parjanya and Variyasi
Krishna’s paternal grandfather (Parjanya) The name of Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfather is Parjanya[1] because he showers torrents of auspicious nectar. His bodily complexion resembles molten gold and both his hair and clothing are of white colour. … Read More
Lord Krishna Whose Smile is Graceful
Syamananda Sataka (verses 66-70) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 66 visvascarya-camatkriyakhila- kala-lilormi-pathonidhim saundaryadya-samordhva-rupam atula-prema-priya-mandalam tattvam tam murali-ravamrita- rasair visvasya vismapanam lavanyamrita-rasim ujjvala- rasanandadhidevam param … Lord Krishna … Read More
Whoever Has Darsana of this Deity with Devotion Shall Obtain Prema Bhakti
At that time Srimati Radharani Herself revealed to Syamananda the fruits of serving and having darsana of this Deity, the only one manifested from Her lotus heart. She said: “1. Whoever has darsana of this Deity … Read More
Jayadratha’s Death
Jayadratha’s Death Seeing Bhurisrava dead ended up discouraging many soldiers and once again panic spread among the Kaurava troops; others, on the contrary, indignant and thirsty for revenge, felt their spirits on fire. Karna, accompanied by … Read More
Sva-nistha bhakta-nistha
Do you know why when Mother Yasoda was trying to tie up that Makhan Chore that she kept ending up being two fingers too short? It’s because the two fingers represented a certain specific siddhanta. … Read More
Vrindavana Filled With Hundreds of Forest Abodes
Syamananda Sataka (verses 61-65) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 61 vyaktalaktaka-lanchanaih parigalad-divyangaragahitair bhrasyan-nupura-hara-pincha- rasana-vanya-sraja-sankulaih talpaih pallava-kalpitaih sumanasam varshonnatai rajata kunjavasa-satena bhringa- nripater akridakenatatam … Vrindavana filled with … Read More
Your Form as a Manjari is Kanaka Manjari
After taking bath in that pond and chanting that powerful mantra, Duhkhi Krishna Dasa suddenly attained the transcendental form of a Manjari with a golden effulgence. Then, in the eternal Sri Vrindavana, that Manjari placed … Read More
Tell the truth, the whole truth…
One important requirement to gaining the Lord’s mercy is to reveal to Them all the dirty and bad things that you have done in your life. An example may be given, of a father who, … Read More
Bhurisrava
Bhurisrava Satyaki, fatigued after fighting alongside Arjuna, was confronted by Bhurisrava. There was no good blood between the two due to a family rivalry that dated back many years, when Satyaki’s grandfather, Shini, had gone to … Read More
The origin of fear
Question I have an issue on my mind that I would like you to address. Fear, how to deal with it, what the scriptures say about it. I must say it is one of the main … Read More
Vrindavana Graced with Many Gentle Breezes
Syamananda Sataka (verses 56-60) These 101 slokas in honor of Syamananda Prabhu were written by Sri Rasikananda. 56 sasvad-rasa-parisramakula- vapur-goparavindekshana- vincholi-ruci-manjaribhir abhito gaurayita-jyotisha praudha-nanda-vidhayi-lola- lahari-sreni-bhujalingita- sri-gopisa-tanu-cchavi-dvi- gunita-sri-sampad-amodaya … the Yamuna filled with a white splendor … Read More
The Battle Between Sugriva and Bali – The Ramayana, in English
Together they prepared the plan to challenge and defeat Vali. “My brother is too strong to be dealt with fairly,” Sugriva immediately said. “We have to find a way avoiding coming face to face with … Read More
The Duel Between Bhima And Karna
The Duel Between Bhima And Karna But the attack the Kaurava launched on Bhima had disastrous effects for him; seriously injured, he had to resort to the care of medical experts, who relieved him of … Read More
Sri Narayana Kavacha
Dear ***, Please receive my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. As far as all the sadhana, you are doing very well. Continue and improve. As for Narayana Kavacha, I don’t know which book or … Read More














