Introduction to the glories of the Holy Name Sri Nama mahatmya sucana sri-godruma-candraya namaḥ I bow to the Moon of Godruma[1]. Glories to Gaura-Gadadhara and the life of Jahnava[2]. Glories to Sita’s husband[3], Srivasa and … Read More
The Name results are real. There is no need to exaggerate them Namera phala satya tahate arthavadera prayojana nai Karma-kanda contains deceptive knowledge to fulfill one’s desires. But in bhakti-tattva, and in chanting the Holy Name, … Read More
The offense of interpreting the Holy Name Nama arthavada aparadha Glory to Gaura-Gadadhara and Sri Radha-Madhava! Glory to the places of Gaura’s pastimes! Glory to Ganga and the Vaishnavas! Hari Dasa continued: O Lord Sacinandana, the … Read More
Introduction by Sri Bhaktivinoda Thakura Words of enlightenment Prabodhini Katha This is no ordinary book. Only those in whose hearts sraddha, firm faith in Lord Caitanya has appeared, who have taken shelter of the Holy Name … Read More
Throughout the year, Duryodhana’s spies had been traveling around the world continuously, hoping to find the Pandavas or at least some trace of them. But until then, their searches had been fruitless. One after another they … Read More
The three decided to visit Agastya, one of the most powerful sage in history. When they saw him, they understood how he had been able to accomplish so many prodigious deeds. They admired him sitting in … Read More
Consulting the Srutis is the method of purification Sruti-vicare suddha prakriya When the primary meanings[1] of the Srutis meet, ultimately suddha-bhakti is obtained. Then the Jiva acquires the wealth of prema. He who accepts the useless … Read More
Advaita Acarya y Srivasa Pandita Question: Could you tell me, who are Advaita Acarya and Srivasa in Krishna lila? Answer: Srila Kavi Karnapura has given us information on this topic, and it is found in … Read More
Bhaskara Thakura was an incarnation of the demigod Visvakarma. Vanamali Thakura was an incarnation of Sudama Brahmana, who was afflicted by great poverty and obtained great wealth from the Lord. Jaya and Vijaya, the two … Read More
It was Draupadi herself who called the guards the next morning. “Come and see what happened to your general! This is what happens to those who antagonize the Gandharvas. Their life is worthless!” Immediately the soldiers … Read More
Criticizing the teachings of the Sruti is an offense Ei sruti-siksa ninda aparadha The Sruti is the pramana that teaches these nine prameyas. The Guru who is learned in these tattvas taught by the Srutis is … Read More
Hari is the Supreme Truth, the Possessor of All Powers and the Incarnation of Rasa hari eka para-tattva, 2. tini sarva-saktiman, 3. tini rasa-murti The first teaching is that Hari is the Supreme Truth. Syama[1] is … Read More
Ten peaceful months had passed during which Draupadi had spent much of her time in the company of the queen, amiably discussing various subjects with her. Sudeshna had a brother named Kichaka, who was such a … Read More
Sukadeva Gosvami, the son of Srila Vyasadeva, appeared during Sri Caitanya’s pastimes as the devotee named Vallabha Bhatta. Jagannatha Acarya, who was also known as Gangadasa Pandita, was very dear to Caitanya. In his … Read More
Preface by the editor I met and associated with my godbrother Radhakunda Dasa in Vrindavana during the years 2004-2005. He was a devotee hard not to notice due to his extremely outgoing character and his … Read More
