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The level of bhava is gradually attainable with Krishna’s mercy and regular chanting of the holy names practiced without offense. In Srimad Bhagavatam (1.2.17-19) it is written: srnvatam sva-kathah krishnah punya-sravana-kirtanah hrdy antah stho hy abhadrani … Read More
Servants who prepare betel nuts Pallava, Mangala, Phulla, Komala, Kapila, Suvilasa, Vilasa, Rasala, Rasasali, Jambula and other servants are appointed in preparing Sri Krishna’s tambula[1]. They are skilled in preparing it by cleaning and wrapping it. … Read More
(9) vṛndāṣṭakaḿ yaḥ śṛṇuyāt paṭhed vā vṛndāvanādhīśa-padābja-bhṛńgaḥ sa prāpya vṛndāvana-nitya-vāsaḿ tat-prema-sevāḿ labhate kṛtārthaḥ 9) A person who is like a bumble bee at the lotus feet of Vrndavana’s king and queen, and who reads or … Read More
Servants called vita Sri Krishna has many different groups of servants, who all are absorbed in pleasing Him through their service. Out of them, Kadara, Bharati-bandha, Gandhaveda and other servants are called vita[1]. Servants called ceta … Read More
Sraddha (Faith) krishna-varnam tvisakrishnam sangopangastra-parsadam yajnaih sankirtana-prayair bhajami kali-pavanam nijatve gaudiyan jagati parigrhya prabhur-iman hare krsnety evam ganana-vidhina kirtayata bhoh iti prayam siksam carana-madhupebhyah paridisan saci-sunuh kim me nayana-saranim yasyati padam (Stavavali) “I adore, through … Read More
Madhumangala Madhumangala’s complexion is somewhat blackish blue. His clothes are of a golden colour and he is decorated with garlands made of forest flowers. Madhumangala’s father is Sandipani Muni and his mother’s name is Sumukhi. Nandimukhi … Read More
Sanandana The exceedingly beautiful Sanandana has a slightly fair bodily lustre. He wears blue clothes and is decorated by various kinds of ornaments. Sanandana is fourteen-and-a-half years old. He wears a garland around his neck. His … Read More
Ujjvala Ujjvala’s complexion is greatly bright like radiant red colour and his clothes resemble rows of stars. He is beautified by mukta flowers. Ujjvala’s father’s name is Sagara and his glorious mother is called Veni. Ujjvala … Read More
Hare Krishna queridos devotos. Todas las glorias para Srila Prabhupada. Su Gracia Guru Maharaja Manonatha Prabhu estará ocupado desde el 26 de Enero hasta el 6 de Febrero debido a que su hijo y su familia … Read More
The Messenger From Vaikuntha by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada Question Everything I know is based on my experience of this world. So how will I know about anything that is transcendental? Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati: … Read More
Gandharva The highly attractive Gandharva has a bodily lustre which resembles that of a moon. He wears red clothes and is decorated by innumerable types of ornaments. Gandharva is twelve years old and in his blooming … Read More
A good preceptor is in duty bound to renounce a disciple Feb222015 A good preceptor is in duty bound to renounce a disciple who is not sincerely willing to follow his instructions fully. If a preceptor … Read More
Subala Subala is fair-complexioned. He is supremely enchanting with his blue attire and his body decorated with various jewels and flowers. He is in the blooming youth of twelve-and-a-half years. He is immersed in serving Sri … Read More
Sridama Sridama has an attractive blackish blue bodily complexion. He wears yellow clothes and is decorated with jeweled necklaces. He is in his illustrious youth of sixteen years. He is very dear to Sri Krishna and … Read More
The sakhas Visala, Vrishabha, Ojasvi, Devaprastha, Varuthapa, Mandara, Kusumapida, Manibandha, Karandhama, Mandara, Candana, Kunda, Kalinda, Kulika and other sakhas are younger than Sri Krishna. They are very enthusiastic in serving Him. The priya-sakhas Sridama, Dama, Sudama, … Read More
