When His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami (who later became known as Srila Prabhupada) entered the port of New York City on September 17, 1965, few Americans took notice — but he was not merely … Read More
He hadn’t come there by chance. He had reasons. The main one was certainly the strong desire to see his dearest friend again, but he also felt moved by an enormous curiosity. Both in Indra-prastha and … Read More
Sanjaya and Vidura’s Advice Sanjaya entered the council chamber with a look of disgust on his face, and Dhritarastra anxiously asked him what his nephews had replied. His answer was: “I come directly from Upaplavya and … Read More
Except for offences to the advanced Vaisnavas. There is a safe and sure road ahead which now brings us to the Nistha Platform. Steady, on purpose to attain the goal, the Prayojana. With the heart, and … Read More
Summary of a more elaborate answer: Karma (action) is a fundamental part of our existence and Karma yoga is a branch of Bhakti Yoga. The spiritual soul is active by nature, it cannot stop doing … 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
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 service yet, we should … Read More
In this regard Srila Svarupa Damodara Gosvami has explained that the title Mahaprabhu should be used only for Lord Caitanya, although the title Prabhu may be used for Lord Caitanya, Lord Nityananda, and Lord Advaita. … Read More
The roosters, partridges and other birds continued their loud clamoring. Rādhā woke up, stretched Her limbs and said, “O birds, please forgive Me and let Me sleep a little longer.” The geese, ducks, swans, cranes … Read More
Dhritarastra’s Message The Brahmana who had been sent by Drupada as an ambassador returned from Hastinapura without any positive results. Duryodhana had been very arrogant and threatening in his responses and therefore the last chances of … Read More
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 this … Read More
The favorable circumstances for bhakti are described in Srimad-Bhagavatam (2.9.36): etavad eva jijnasyam tattva-jijnasunatmanah anvaya-vyatirekabhyam yat syat sarvatra sarvada He who seeks to know the Absolute Truth, the Divine and Supreme Person, must on every occasion, … Read More
I shall now begin this book by describing the disciplic succession descended from Sripada Madhvacarya. Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe became the disciple of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Narayana. Brahma’s disciple … Read More
Note: This article was written by me back in 2004 and published in the Italian book “Libri Feroci”, which you can find in our library[1] and store at isvara.org. Many years have passed and more … Read More
The same Supreme Personality of Godhead who appeared in Satyayuga as the white-complexioned Sukla, the same Supreme Personality of Godhead who appeared in the Treta-yuga as the red-complexioned Makhamuk, the same Supreme Personality of Godhead who … Read More
Viracandra also entered the bodies of the two brothers Nisatha and Ulmuka[1], who in this way were incarnations of Lord Visnu. Minaketana Rama dasa and others were also incarnations of Lord Sankarsana in this way. [1] … Read More
Sukadeva Gosvami concludes this episode of the rasa-lila by pointing out that if a person hears from the right source about the pastimes of Krishna who is Visnu Himself, and the gopis, who are expansions … Read More
In 1616 AD, following Sri Syamananda Prabhu’s order, Sri Rasikananda Prabhu organized the Panchama Dola Festival in Badakola. It was attended by several minor and major kings and by the Mughal Viceroy of Medinipur. Influenced … Read More
The news that Pandu’s sons were alive and that the Brahmana who had conquered Draupadi was no other than Arjuna spread quickly. There were moments of genuine panic in Hastinapura. Duryodhana, terrified, immediately began to make … Read More
One day a man went to buy something from a grocer. Seeing him very dejected, the customer asked: “Why are you so sad and crying? You shaved your head and dressed in black. Something very serious … Read More
