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
Question Dear Guru Maharaj, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to You and Srila Prabhupada. What are the 11 sense organs? In addition to that question, what is the significance of the 16 creative principles … Read More
Holika Hiranyakasipu’s very dear sister named Holika approached him and said, “My dear brother, why are you so anxious and worried? Can I help you?” He replied, “No one in this world can help me.” Holika … 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
Prahlada’s Mercy It is rare to find anyone who has such faith, and love and affection, for Krsna, as Prahlada Maharaja. Prahlada tried to teach his demonic father this beautiful truth. naisam matis tavad urukramanghrim sprsaty … 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
Introduction The original introduction was written by me on August 2, 1995. Today, more than 25 years after the first publication, I explain some points more clearly. In the early 90s, as far as I … 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
The Narration Of the Ramayana Begins On the banks of the Sarayu stood the city of Ayodhya, capital of the kingdom of Koshala. The opulences of this kingdom were unspeakable, especially those of its capital. Ayodhya … Read More
In conclusion In conclusion, a brief re-cap and additional suggestions to embellish this wonderful adventure Home. First. To make a firm decision with prayer and humble surrender asking, nay, begging with all your heart to … Read More
Akshobhya initiates Jayatirtha After this event, Aksobhya Tirtha went to Pandharapur, on the banks of the Bhima-rathi River, where he met his future disciple Jaya Tirtha. Jayatirtha, whose name before initiation was Dhondo Pantraya Raghunatha, was … Read More
Advaita and Hari Das Thakura Advaita Prabhu revealed, through his pastimes, that a Vaishnava is praiseworthy regardless of his family background. Namacarya Hari Das Thakura, who was born in a Muslim family in Burihan village in … Read More
Sva-nistha bhakta-nistha 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 … Read More
Question: Today I visited the Krishna temple in Caracas and I liked the atmosphere, the singing and the vegetarian food. But I do not understand what they say. Can you please summarize in a few words … Read More
