Vrindavana is the Gift of Rupa and Sanatana Goswamis
In 1516 Sri Rupa and Sri Sanatana Goswamis arrived in the sacred land of Vraja. Lord Chaitanya had ordered the two brothers to uncover the places of Sri Krishna’s pastimes in the holy Vrindavana that had … Read More
What Sri Baladeva says in Reference to the Doctrine of Shankara
However, Sri Baladeva, in the commentary on this verse, says some interesting things that deserve attention. Referring to the doctrine of Shankara, the Acarya says: Shankara is based on Vedic mantras such as “One without … Read More
The Pramanas
The first, pratyaksa-pramana, is the knowledge that can be obtained from the perception of the senses and of which we have already spoken; simply put, a thing is true to the extent that we can … Read More
The First Day
The First Day Taking up his arms with great determination, Arjuna got back into his war chariot. An expectant silence fell between the soldiers. Then the two armies moved at first slowly, then gradually increasing their … Read More
Surpanakha – The Ramayana, in English
One day, along the path that skirted Rama’s hut, Surpanakha, Ravana’s sister, the king of the Raksasas, happened to pass by chance. Surpanakha was a monstrous and evil being, a worthy sister of Ravana. Her features … Read More
Neither Matter nor Jivas are One with the Supreme
Fifteenth Theme: Neither matter nor jivas are one with the Supreme tatra jivasya tradrsacidrupatve ‘pi paramesvarato vailaksanyam iti yaya sammohita iti ca darsayati Here, the phrases “Maya is outside Him” (Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.7.4) and “deceived by … Read More
Brilliant As The Sun, a book by Kadacha Editions
Brilliant As The Sun The subject of this book is the wisdom contained in the Vedas. The word Veda means knowledge and that has been handed down through the ages by sages of spotless … Read More
Rankini Devi Suspending Her Service
Rankini Devi suspending her service After taking initiation from Syamananda Prabhu, Rankini Devi did not go back to the kingdom of King Navina Kishora Dhal. She went to Sripat Gopiballabhpur with Sri Rasikananda Prabhu and started … Read More
The Burden of Government Fell on Bhishma’s Shoulders
Shantanu was not at all happy with his son’s oath, but Devavrata made him understand that this decision would prove to be good for both of them. Thankfully, the monarch blessed his son to die only … Read More
Jumping to Raganuga
The following is a quote from Thakura Bhaktivinoda: “When a devotee following the path of vaidhi-bhakti abandons his various material desires and executes bhajana according to the instructions of the scriptures, the spiritual master and the … Read More
Visiting holy places
Despite serving the lotus feet of his Guru, performing worship with devotion, regularly chanting Sri Hari Nama on beads, singing and listening to the pastimes of Lord Sri Krishna, etc., Duhkhi Krishna Dasa felt that something … Read More
Material Nature Has the Function of Educating Souls
Fourteenth Theme: Material Nature Has the Function of Educating Souls Bhagavan does not want to withdraw His favor from Maya who, by making creation possible, has been His devotee since time immemorial. The work … Read More
Krishna Agrees to Accompany the Devas on Earth
The Devas pondered a little, then responded: “We certainly have to perform our duty to give relief to those who suffer, but we doubt that we will be able to win unless Lord Krishna accompany us. … Read More
Sri Camatkara Candrika – the book on four Radha Krishna Lila
Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, one of the most important saints and teachers of the Gaudiya Vaisnava school, wrote the “Sri Camatkara Candrika” while residing in Radhakunda and is composed of four stories that took place over … Read More












