Think he doesn’t know So in this same way, we can say that Krishna is in our heart and He knows what we’ve done, but this does not support our need to develop our relationship. … Read More
Sutra A sutra is an aggregation of short formula-like assertions. Bhasya A bhasya is an explanation, a commentary made to to unpack and weave together. Varttika A varttika is a sub-commentary on a bhasya, … Read More
Ravana’s City Hanuman went into the city, wandering its streets. «What a great place»! he thought. How many artistic and architectural marvels! What a pity that such beauties have to be used by such an impious … Read More
So materialists, they do not know where their advancement of material civilization will be perfect. They do not know that. Na te viduh svartha-gatim hi visnum. That perfection will never come, but they are after that … Read More
Then he saw the mainland, Lanka, the kingdom of Ravana. How much joy in his heart! He landed on a peak that stood right next to the beach. Hanuman hit the ground noisily, and looked around … Read More
The result of Namabhasa Namabhasera phala The stage of namabhasa gives many auspicious results[1], and certainly the Jiva attains great sukriti[2]. With namabhasa, all sins are destroyed. With namabhasa, liberation is achieved and Kali-yuga has no … Read More
Devala, the son of Pratyusa, was a famous Muni and one of the Astavasus (Eight Vasu). (Maha-bharata, Adi Parva, Chapter 66, Verse 26). Devala Muni was a protagonist in the well-known story of Gajendramoksa, the deliverance … Read More
Now, these planets, these material planets, as it is mentioned here, surendra-loka… Surendra means highly qualified demigods, their planets. Surendra-lokam asnanti. Asnanti means they enjoy. And what do they enjoy? Divyan divi deva-bhogan. They enjoy godly … Read More
Tell the truth, the whole truth… One important requirement to gaining the Lord’s mercy is to reveal to Them all the dirty and bad things that you have done in your life. An example may be … Read More
Devala was a sage and a very erudite scholar in the Vedas. He was the elder brother of Dhaumya Maharsi (Better known as Ayodha Dhaumya), and was present at the sarpa-satra (serpent yajna) of King Janamejaya, … Read More
The Raksasi Simhika As he was approaching Lanka, our hero met a real Rakshasi named Simhika, placed by Ravana to guard Lanka. With great speed Simhika swallowed it, but Hanuman tore open her belly and came … Read More
Bhrngara and Bhangura, who had been Krishna’s servants in Vrindavana, later appeared as Kasisvara and Govinda, the servants of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Raktaka and Patraka, who had been Krishna’s servants in Vrindavana, later appeared as Haridasa … Read More
Know what you are saying Another significant adage to your developing bhajana, is to know what these Mantras mean. Here it is said “this servant”. Even though we are not at the level of pure devotional … Read More
Tapoloka means those who have performed here severe penances, and they are transferred there in Tapoloka. In Tapoloka, when there is destruction, annihilation of this material world, in the Tapoloka there is no destruction. They get … Read More
The Surasa Demon As Hanuman proceeded at great speed towards his destination, Surasa, the mother of the Nagas, thought to test Hanuman’s abilities. Thus, she took the form of a giant Rakshasi and emerged from the … Read More
