Do you know why when Mother Yasoda was trying to tie up that Makhan Chore that she kept ending up being two fingers too short? It’s because the two fingers represented a certain specific siddhanta. … Read More
Lord Shiva was very pleased with the princes, and while smiling graciously, he spoke to them as follows: “O sons of Prachinabarhi, I wish all good fortune for you. I know your purpose in coming here, … 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
The First Offense – Criticizing Sadhus Sadhu-nindai prathama aparadha Now I will talk about the first offense, criticizing sadhus. With this offense everything is ruined for the Jiva. Explanation of the two symptoms of a … Read More
Through his wife, Havirdhani, King Havirdhana begot six sons, named Barhishat, Gaya, Shukla, Krishna, Satya and Jitavrata. The powerful Maharaja Barhishat, who was also called Prachinabarhi, was very expert in performing various kinds of fruitive sacrifices, … Read More
Rasikananda in Kasipura While staying in Gopiballabhpur, one day Syamananda Prabhu asked Rasikananda Prabhu to sit in front of him and said to him with affection, “Dear Rasika, please give me one thing in charity.” Rasikananda … Read More
Astika, a young Brahmana with a controlled mind and a serene face, arrived on the same day that Takshaka, called by the Brahmanas by mantras, was about to be absorbed by the destructive fire. Welcomed … Read More
Just as Lord Krishnacandra, who is non-different from the Panca-tattva, formerly appeared in this world, so Lord Caitanya also appeared in this world. The members of the Panca-tattva are non-different from Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Had … Read More
Sri Harinama Cintamani a book in English by Bhaktivinode Thakura Kadacha Edition PDF incuded PDF in Kadacha Edition bookstore It’s book no. 56 published by Kadacha Editions! Table of … Read More
Puranjana Vijitashva became the emperor of the world, and he appointed his four younger brothers as governors of the different directions. At the time when Indra had invisibly stolen King Prithu’s sacrificial horse, Vijitashva had seen … Read More
Notes Of Philosophical Nature The Ramayana also offers us some philosophical points which I consider important to address, albeit briefly. Man has always felt the need for a personal God. It could not be otherwise, since … Read More
Are Demons Guilty? Today, while I was walking, I was thinking about how to answer your question. I saw a bum in the street, and then the answer came to my mind. I imagined taking … Read More
Question Hare Krishna, dear Teacher! I am studying the Offenses Against the Holy Name. Please, explain the second offense: To consider the names of demigods like Lord Siva or Lord Brahma to be equal to, or … Read More
Deity Worship at Home Dear Kundalata, Please receive my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. “Rupa Gosvami has stated that five kinds of devotional activities-namely, – residing in Mathura, – worshiping the Deity of … 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
