First Theme: Invoking and Delimiting the Main Topic
The Tattva Sandarbha starts here: First Theme: Invoking and delimiting the main topic Sri Krishna jayati Thus begins, with this invocation that tends to evoke good wishes, the first section of the Tattva-sandarbha, which … Read More
The Instruction of the Lord
The instruction of the Lord Prabhura ajna Listen to Hari Dasa! When this lila of Mine is no longer visible[1], evil people will create darkness in the world. At that time, these supreme instructions of yours … Read More
The Interview
Sri Purnachandra Gosvami is a member of the family that perform seva in Radha Damodara Temple under the guidance of his elder brother, present sevaite Acharya Sri Kanik Prasad Gosvami. Question: “Since when your family … Read More
Narasimha Deva blesses Prahlada
Narasimha Deva blesses Prahlada After offering Him their beautiful prayers of glorification from a little afar, they requested Laksmi-devi, “Please go and pacify your husband.” She replied, “Today I am afraid to go. He may also … Read More
Analysis of the Writings of Jiva Gosvami
Analysis of the writings Preserving tradition through a prolific literary production became his most important service. Even today, scholars are amazed by such and so much work. It is difficult to make a list of his … Read More
Messenger Shuka
Messenger Shuka Ravana then summoned Shuka, one of his trusted ambassadors, and gave him a mission. “The Vanaras are getting closer. I didn’t think they were so reckless, yet they are coming. Let’s try to avoid … Read More
What We Should and What We Should Not Do
Question For example: “The set of instructions found in the Vedas is a very technical explanation on how to fast on these five days, but even though is very interesting, it is also very complicated for … Read More
Is He in this Pillar?
Is He in this pillar? After some time Hiranyakasipu overheard what was taking place. Grabbing Prahlada’s hands, he demanded: sri-hiranyakasipur uvaca he durvinta mandatman kula-bheda-karadhama stabdham mac-chasanodvrttam nesye tvadya yama-ksayam “O most impudent, most unintelligent … Read More
Ravana Sees the Enemy’s Army
Ravana Sees the Enemy’s Army Ravana decided to go and check for himself. Along with others, he nervously climbed the stairs of his highest tower and as soon as he looked out he saw a breathtaking … Read More
The Mahabharata in the Vedas
The Mahabharata in the Vedas The Vedas are divided into various literary groups and one of them is called Itihasa. It is considered that Itihasa are only two books: the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. These are … Read More
Vegetarian Burgers (in English)
Question Good afternoon Guru Maharaja, receive and accept my humblest obeisances and bless my path. Appreciated Guru, in a publication in local media of Dominican Republic there is a reference to the fast food chain that … Read More
The Writings of Jiva Gosvami
The writings The works of Jiva Gosvami that we know are: 1) Hari-namamrta-vyakarana, 2) Sutra-malika, 3) Dhatu-sangraha, 4) Krishnarcha-dipika, 5) Gopala-virudavali, 6) Rasamrta-sesa, 7) Sri Madhava-mahotsava, 8) Sri Sankalpa-kalpavrksa, 9) Bhavartha-sucaka-campu, 10) Gopala-tapani-tika, 11) Brahma-sanghita-tika (or … Read More
Rama’s Army Arrives in Lanka
Rama’s Army Arrives in Lanka Lanka was sighted. Rama ordered that Shuka be released and told him to run to his king to convey the message and their determination to free Sita at any cost. Shuka … Read More
The most Important Kind of Bhakti
The most important kind of bhakti The most important among all the limbs of bhakti, which is also the root of bhakti, is harinama-sankirtana. tara madhye sarva-srestha nama-sankirtana niraparadhe nama laile paya prema-dhana “Of the … Read More














