Candravali’s mood is very deep. Sometimes if Krishna meets with another gopi and then meets with Candravali and there are signs on his body that He has met with somebody else, it is hard for Krishna … Read More
One who criticizes a Sadhu who has surrendered exclusively to Krishna, because of his previous sins, or because of remaining traces of such deeds, is an offender of the Holy Name Purva-papera gandhavasesa o purva-papa laksya … Read More
In this way, after giving all their blessings to him, Srimati Radharani and Her Sakhis disappeared from the grove. By the wish of Srimati Radharani, Syamananda then resumed his previous form as a male devotee and … Read More
Symptoms of a Sadhu householder Grha-sadhu-laksana Due to his service, You taught Raghunatha Dasa the essence of how to be a householder and a sadhu at the same time. Remain peaceful[1]! Go home! Don’t become a … Read More
One thing to know definitely is that to be here in devotional service is clearly a symptom that you have been chosen. You are special and that you have the oblgation to complete this course, … Read More
The word rahasyam in this verse has been explained by the acaryas in several ways. Sridhar Svami states that it means bhakti. Jiva Gosvami argues that rahasyam refers to prema-bhakti. The latter explains that after being … Read More
Concluding Words Evil was now rampant on Earth when the gods asked Krishna to incarnate with them, united in the mission of restoring the eternal principles of religion. He did not go down there alone, but … Read More
1 Eight Prayers Glorifying Srimati Vrinda Devi Translation by Baba Madhava Dasa (1) gāńgeya-cāmpeya-taḍid-vinindi- rociḥ-pravāha-snapitātma-vṛnde! bandhūka-bandhu-dyuti-divya-vāso vṛnde! namas te caraṇāravindam (2) bimbādharoditvara-manda-hāsya- nāsāgra-muktā-dyuti-dīpitāsye vicitra-ratnābharaṇa-śriyāḍhye! vṛnde! namas te caraṇāravindam (3) samasta-vaikuṇṭha-śiromaṇau śrī- kṛṣṇasya vṛndāvana-dhanya-dhāmni dattādhikāre vṛṣabhānu-putryā … Read More
Nanda Maharaja’s brothers Sri Nanda Maharaja has two elder brothers – Upananda and Abhinanda – and two younger – Sananda and Nandana. The four of them are Sri Krishna’s paternal uncles. Nanda Maharaja brothers (Upananda) The … 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
The Heavenly Goal Seated on a golden throne entirely covered with sparkling jewels, he was talking together with the numerous kings who, due to their strict observance of religious principles, had always been respected on Earth. … Read More
Vasudeva Sri Nanda Maharaja’s friend is called Vasudeva because he is radiant with piety, jewels and wealth, which are all denoted by the word vasu. Visuddha sattva-guna, or the transcendental platform of pure existence, is also … Read More
The last months of exile were the most difficult for Yudhisthira. It was true that at that time his wife and brothers no longer burdened him with the fact that he had been responsible for their … Read More
Offenses to the Holy Name – Criticizing Sadhus Namaparadha – Sadhu-ninda Criticizing devotees is the greatest offense that can be done to the Holy Name. How can the Name tolerate criticism of those who spread His … Read More
The Pandavas Withdraw Arjuna was lying at his feet, head bowed, and copious tears streamed from his eyes. Yudhisthira thought that he had never seen him so desperate and in so much suffering. So he asked … Read More
