The Council of Allies
Udyoga Parva The Council of Allies The echo of Abhimanyu and Uttara’s wedding celebrations had barely passed when the Pandavas began to focus their attention on the impending war. Gathered in the capital of Virata, the … Read More
Just as the moon of Lord Caitanya was about to rise
Just as the moon of Lord Caitanya was about to rise in this material world, the Lord said to Advaita Acarya: “Some devotees are attached to Me in the spirit of servitude, some are attached to … Read More
The gopi named Variyasi Devi
The gopi named Variyasi Devi, who was Lord Krishna’s paternal grandmother in Vraja, appeared as Kamalavati devi during Lord Caitanya’s advent. Srimati Yasoda Devi and Vraja’s king Nanda, who had been like two great oceans … Read More
Bhima Poisoned
Duryodhana’s outburst was long and bitter; maybe he just needed to let off steam with someone, but he chose the wrong person. There were many things Sakuni could have said to ease his nephew’s pain, but … Read More
Brahmanas sheltered
Brahmanas sheltered Vasatkara, Svadhakara, Praghara and others belong to those brahmanas sheltered in the family. Their wives are Samadheni, Mahakavya, Vedika and others. This is a section of the book “Radha Krishna Ganoddesa Dipika”, en … Read More
Sri Krishna’s paternal grandfathers
The wives of Catu and Vatuka Dadhisara and Havihsara are the wives of the previously mentioned Catu and Vatuka, who are the sons of Rajanya. Carumukha (Sumukha’s brother) has a handsome son called Sucaru. Sucaru’s wife … Read More
The First Attack
Vaishampayana went on to narrate: “A completely different life began for the five young men. The pleasant but austere times of the forest were gone, and for the first time they experienced the joys of … Read More
Baleful Prediction
Shortly after the arrival of Pandu’s sons, Vyasa arrived and was received with full honors in the city of the Kurus. The following day the sage wanted to speak to his mother. “Gloomy days are approaching,” … Read More
The Qualities of a Bonafide Spiritual Master
Question Maharaja dandavat all glories to Srila Prabhupada. Can you recommend me some readings and verses about characteristics of a bonafide guru? Here in Cancun there are so many cheaters and I would like to give … Read More
They Can See Everything
The gopis complained that Krishna and Balarama were stealing butter On hearing this, Yasoda would say, “All right, I will take all the jewels from Krishna so that He cannot see the butter hidden in the … Read More
Vyasa Puja offering to Srila Prabhupada written by Manonatha Dasa (ACBSP)
Dearest Srila Prabhupada, my eternal spiritual teacher. The jivas (all of us and myself included) wandered around the material world without reason or aim. na hi prapaśyāmi mamapanudyād yac chokam ucchoṣaṇam indriyāṇām and an inexplicable deep … Read More
The Birth of Dhritarastra’s Children
Meanwhile, an important event had happened in Hastinapura. Gandhari, who also became pregnant, had hoped to give birth before Kunti, so that her son would have the prerogative of the right to the throne. So, one … Read More
Pandu’s Death
The Pandavas spent their childhood in the forest, receiving the first teachings from the sages who lived in the hermitages. Fifteen happy years passed for Pandu in the company of his children and wives, but … Read More














