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A Consideration of Impediments in Bhajana Bhajane pratibandhaka vicara Observing one’s perfect ekadasa-bhava, one should meditate on one’s bhava with sincere determination. Engaged in this smarana, there is an important consideration: one should always meditate on … Read More
The chanting of the holy name spreads the moonlight that makes the transcendental lotus of good wishes blossom. In the Prabhasa Khanda it is written: madhura-madhuram etan mangalam mangalanam sakala-nigama-valli-sat-phalam cit-svarupam sakrdapi parigitam sraddhaya helaya va … Read More
If I have made any errors in describing the great souls mentioned in this book, I beg those great personalities to please forgive me. Neither Lord Brahma, Lord Siva, nor Lord Ananta Sesa are able to describe … Read More
At this point in the narrative, Suta stopped. Shaunaka, one of Naimisha’s most prominent sages said: “You have just told us the story that refers to the sacrifice of the snakes wanted by Janamejaya and the … Read More
The initial stage of Sravana-Dasa Prathama sravana-dasa That Mahajana, Sri Gurudeva, who is on this path of bhava, is superior to oneself and is overwhelmed by pure divine feelings[1]. By hearing bhava-tattva[2] from his divine mouth, … Read More
By chanting the holy names, the raging fire of material existence is finally quelled. It is written in Srimad-Bhagavatam (6.2.46): natah param karma-nibandha-krntanam mumuksatam tirtha-padanukirtanat na yat punah karmasu sajjate mano rajas-tamobhyam kalilam tato ‘nyatha Those … Read More
When the Anarthas are destroyed and Namabhasa is rejected, the divine Name manifests Anartha yata nasta haya tata-i namabhasatva dura haya o cinmaya nama prakasa paya Going beyond namabhasa, one gets Suddha-nama. This occurs when the … Read More
And while Astika reflected, the gigantic Naga appeared, like a great black storm-bringer, still clinging to Indra. But when the two, like thunderbolts, were rushing in the direction of the sacred fire, verifying the imminent danger, … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam (10.14.4) further condemns the way not following devotional service with these words: sreyah-srtim bhaktim udasya te vibho klisyanti ye kevala-bodha-labdhaye tesam asau klesala eva sisyate nanyad yatha sthula-tusavaghatinam My dear Lord, devotional service to You … Read More
But the Brahmanas said: “We don’t want to question the fact that any Brahmana who displays evident brahminic qualities always deserves absolute respect, and that the duty of every ruler is to grant him whatever he … Read More
The abandonment of the subtle body and the attainment of Vastu-Siddhi Linga-bhange vastu-siddhi At this point, a sadhana-bhajana is close to perfection. Then, by Your mercy, the subtle body is put aside, and vastu-siddhi is achieved[1]. … Read More
Srimad-Bhagavatam (1.5.12) condemns karma and jnana yoga with these words: naiskarmyam apy acyuta-bhava-varjitam na sobhate jnanam alam niranjanam kutah punah sasvad abhadram isvare na carpitam karma yad apy akaranam Even if free from any relationship with … Read More
The oneness of the Name, form and qualities Nama-rupa-gunera ekata In a few days, the Name, form and qualities become one, and when the Name is chanted these three manifest at all times. Worship through meditation … Read More
At that point, the only thing that could be done was to turn to Astika, who was their last chance of salvation. Astika, a young Brahmana with a controlled mind and a serene face, arrived on … Read More
It was at that time when the great Visvamitra, the sage of immortal fame who had reached the highest peaks of ascetic perfection, arrived in Ayodhya. His austerities were so severe that the Devas were frightened … Read More
Rohini and Vasudeva, the parents of Balarama and Krishna, appeared during Lord Caitanya’s advent as the exalted brahmana couple Padmavati and Mukunda. Sumitra and Dasaratha were also present in the bodies of Padmavati and Mukunda. … Read More
One can only get rid of all bad habits by chanting the holy name of Krishna. Thus, good luck awakens and love for Krishna begins to flow. While practicing Astanga Yoga, fear is always present. In … Read More
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
By performing the collective chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, one can destroy the sinful condition of material existence, purify the defiled heart and awaken all kinds of devotional service. The result of chanting is that … Read More
