If the Siksastakas are remembered and smarana and kirtana are practiced according to them, the asta-kala service will gradually awaken in the heart. At that moment all unwanted defilements including religiosity, economic development, sense gratification and … Read More
“I’ve heard of Tataka,” said Rama curiously, “and I’d like to know more about her. Tell me the story of her life.” Stopping at where they were, the Rishi looked at Rama and Laksmana and recounted … Read More
When the sacrifice began, the atmosphere vibrated under the magical effect of the sounds and melodies of the Vedic mantras recited by the Brahmanas, while the fire of the sacrifice, fueled relentlessly by the abundant libations … Read More
Bhajana performed according to the sixth sloka indicates disappearance. The external symptoms of bhava are described in the sixth verse. At this level the sadhaka has already overcome almost all the anarthas and introduces the adhikara … Read More
The nature of Bhakti Bhakti-svarupa When the Name manifests Its mercy to the Jiva, svarupa-sakti combines with the essence of samvit-sakti and takes the form of bhakti. The effects of Bhakti Bhakti-kriya The svarupa-sakti appears and … Read More
Meanwhile, the preparations for the great snake sacrifice were almost complete. The great arena had been prepared by the best Brahmanas Ritviks of the time and by the perfect connoisseurs of the science of the … Read More
One should practice bhajana for a few days. Through this discipline the practitioner must then mature, as explained in the second verse. To mature means that one should carefully avoid namaparadha as the word durdaivam indicates, … Read More
Rasa is the nature of Nama Rasa nama-svarupa The Name is akhanda-rasa[1] and it is the budding flower which blooms, disseminating itself throughout the universe in the form of Names, such as Krishna and others[2]. Rasa … Read More
The Nagas, having learned of Janamejaya’s intentions, inquired about the real possibilities of danger they might be in. Unfortunately, the news they received did not bode well; he had in fact invited the most powerful Brahmanas … Read More
A. In Srimad Bhagavatam (3.25.25) it is written: satam prasangan mama virya-samvido bhavanti hrt-karna-rasayanah kathah taj-josanad asv apavarga-vartmani sraddha ratir bhaktir anukramisyati (36) Talking about the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Lord in the company … Read More
Vira Devi is a little known Gopi but plays an important role in Radha Krishna’s pastimes. She lives in Yavata, the same town of Radharani’s during her years as a married woman and became very good … Read More
A few days after the king’s death, the vacant throne was taken over by his young son, Janamejaya. Years passed. As an adult, Janamejaya began to wonder what were the real reasons for the strange death … Read More
Priyah so’yam Padyavali (383), by Srila Rupa Gosvami. priyaḥ so ‘yaṁ krishnaḥ saha-cari kuru-kṣetra-militas tathāhaṁ sā rādhā tad idam ubhayoḥ saṅgama-sukham tathāpy antaḥ-khelan- madhura-muralī-pañcama-juṣe mano me kālindī-pulina vipināya spṛhayati My dear friend, now I have … Read More
It is written in Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu that even namabhasa destroys all sins and grants liberation. tam nirvyajam bhaja guna-nidhe pavananam sraddha-rajyan-matir atitaram uttamah-sloka-maulim prodyann antah-karana-kuhare hanta yan-nama-bhanor abhaso ‘pi ksapayati maha-pataka-dhvanta-rasim O holder of all good qualities, … Read More
Cit-sakti reveals the supreme substance Cic-chakti-dvara vastu-prakasa Cit-sakti reveals the Name, dhama, activities and forms of the Supreme substance. Krishna is parama-vastu[1] and His body color is dark. Goloka and others are Krishna dhamas where He … Read More
Then, he gathered the more experienced priests, who after having held council among them said: “Oh, king, in the Vedas there are innumerable sacrifices, including those destined for the destruction of some species considered harmful. Among … Read More
Those who are against Krishna Krishna-bahirmukha Both the karmis and the jnanis turned their faces away from Krishna. They do not appreciate the pleasure one gets from serving Him. The sukritis of those who favor Bhakti … Read More
Equating the Holy Name with other auspicious activities Anya subha-karmera sahita namake tulya-jnana One cannot equate pious activities, such as taking vows, penances, renunciations, yajnas and all other auspicious actions with the Holy Name. Glories, glories … Read More
The Method of Bhajana Bhajana-pranali Glory to Gadai-Gauranga! Glory to Nityananda! Glory to the Lord of Sita and the devotees of Gaura. Glories, glories, to the fortunate Mahajanas who renounce everything for the bhajana of Hari-nama. … Read More
Not everyone can know the exact moment of their death, and in this sense, Pariksit could consider himself lucky because he had the opportunity to spend those last seven days he had left to living in … Read More
