Question Manjughosha, the apsara, remained 57 years, 9 months, and 3 days with Medhavi. She asked the wise man to let her go, but he didn’t leave her. However, when he realized what had happened, he … Read More
Prahlada tells his story With a view to removing the doubts of his classmates, Prahlada said, “Some time ago, when my father was angry with Lord Visnu for killing his brother, Hiranyaksa, He began to consider, … Read More
Can We Learn Something Practical? Rama was an ideal person. How can we not learn something from him? We can learn to love everyone, but also to vigorously defend those principles that lift the human soul. … Read More
Early life His father’s name was Vallabha, and he was the brother of Rupa and Sanatana. On the day Vallabha accepted Lord Caitanya’s initiation, he received the name Anupama. It is said that when the … Read More
Veganism Question: Thank you for explaining how offering the milk of cows to Krishna may be liberating to the soul of the cow. Might it be more compassionate to offer only milk from cows that are … Read More
Prahlada’s teachers Prahlada’s teachers, the two sons of the depressed Hiranyakasipu’s guru, drew near Hiranyakasipu and asked him, “Why are you worried? You have conquered the entire world. You have conquered air, fire, all five elements. … Read More
Rama Forces Varuna to Let Them Pass A few days later they arrived on the shores of the ocean. Rama observed the vast body of water, a huge and insurmountable sea that separated him from Lanka. … Read More
The six Gosvamis of Vrindavana Those who have already entered the history of Gaudiya Vaisnavism know that in the early sixteenth century the Gosvamis were sent by Caitanya Mahaprabhu to Vrindavana, with the task of finding … Read More
Relationship, Method and Realization Sambandha, abhidheya, prayojana When the clouds and fog are gone, the Holy Name shines forth and manifests the highest kind of prema. The devotee receives that reward. The authentic Guru bestows knowledge … Read More
As we progress, let us offer prayers like those of Prahlada Maharaja in Srimad Bhagavatam (7.9.39): naitan manas tava kathasu vikuntha-natha sampriyate durita-dustam asadhu tivram kamaturam harsa-soka-bhayaisanartam tasmin katham tava gatim vimrsami dinah Dear Lord of … Read More
Biography of Srila Jiva Gosvami Prabhupada Undoubtedly, Srila Jiva Gosvami Prabhupada is one of the most fascinating characters in the entire Vaishnava tradition. It is difficult not to dwell on him and feel admiration in … Read More
Nrisimha Pranama (1) namas te narasiḿhāya prahlādāhlāda-dāyine hiraṇyakaśipor vakṣah- śilā-ṭańka-nakhālaye I offer my obeisances to Lord Narasimha, who gives joy to Prahlada Maharaja and whose nails are like chisels on the stone like chest of the … Read More
Question I don’t mean anything extravagant, but at least whatever is enough to feel happy with the process and hopeful about pleasing Krsna. Answer Krishna gives mercy to everyone, devotees or not devotees. But, in … Read More
Vibhisana Abandons Ravana and Joins Rama Even though those he would fight against were his own relatives and friends, Vibhisana thought that truth was more important than temporary family ties. Outraged, he left the city. Soon … Read More
The Maha Mantra Hare Krishna explained by Srila Prabhupada As explained on the cover of the record album, this transcendental vibration — by chanting of Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, … Read More
