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
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
Terrified, he called Indra to his aid, but although he tried to hold him back, the power of the Brahmanas sucked Takshaka into space and in a few minutes he found himself in the Earth’s atmosphere. … Read More
At that point, immobilized and prisoners of that indisputable force, the snakes began to feel themselves being sucked in the direction of the arena, towards the fire that, very high and voracious, seemed to be waiting … Read More
The fault of interruption or separation Vyavahita va vyavadhane dose janme However, vyavahita[1] is an offense. This prevents the awarding of prema. To consider the Name and the Named to be different is a vyavahita. If … Read More
Anubhava is derived from Vibhava Vibhava haite anubhava When vibhava is fully experienced, anubhava arises. These are all transformations of prema, which are made up of suddha-prema. Rasa arises from Sthayi-bhava when activities in Vibhava are … Read More
If the Siksastakas are remembered and smarana and kirtana are practiced according to them, the asta-kala service will gradually awaken in the heart. At that moment all unwanted defilements including religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and … Read More
“I’ve heard of Tataka,” said Rama curiously, “and I’d like to know more about her. Tell me the story of her life.” Stopping at where they were, the Rishi looked at Rama and Laksmana and recounted … Read More
When the sacrifice began, the atmosphere vibrated under the magical effect of the sounds and melodies of the Vedic mantras recited by the Brahmanas, while the fire of the sacrifice, fueled relentlessly by the abundant libations … Read More
Bhajana performed according to the sixth sloka indicates disappearance. The external symptoms of bhava are described in the sixth verse. At this level the sadhaka has already overcome almost all the anarthas and introduces the adhikara … Read More
