Aghasura
Altri articoli This asura was one of the followers of Kamsa. According to the instructions of Karnsa, Agha once set out to Gokula to kill Sri Krsna. At that time Sri Krsna was playing … Read More
Let’s have a revolution – a solution – and a resolution
By Janananda Gosvami Hey that’s not what Prabhupada said. You’ve got it the wrong way round. He said ” resolution, then revolution, then dissolution—no solution! What do you mean revolution? Another ISKCON reform, a … Read More
Gadhi, father of Visvamitra
1) Genealogy. Descended from Visnu thus : Brahma – Atri-Candra-Budha – Pururavas – Ayus – Nahusa-Yayati Puru – Janarnejaya-Pracinvan-Pravira – Namasyu – Vitabhaya-S undu-Bahuvidha-Sarhyati-Rahovadi-Raudras vaMatinara-Santurodha – Dusyarita – Bharata (Vitatha) -Suhotra-Brhatputra-Ajamidha jahnu-Balakasva-Kusika (Kus a) -Gadhi. … Read More
Ganesa, or Ganapati
A son of Siva with a head like that of an elephant. As Siva has appointed this son as chief of the ganas (attendants) he is called Ganapati. His birth: while Siva and Parvati assumed the … Read More
Gandhavati, the city
The city of Vayu (the wind God). There are said to be nine cities on top of Mount Mahameru : (1) Manovati of Brahma at the centre, (2) Just on the eastern *ide of it Amaravati … Read More
One cannot ascertain his duty in all circumstances
One cannot ascertain his duty in all circumstances simply by referring to the rules and regulations of shastra. One has to be very intelligent, wise, and possess a mature understanding of the subtleties of virtue, … Read More
Sanatsujatiya
Answer to a question The Sanatsujatiya is a deep philosophical treatise included in the Maha-bharata. It was spoken by sage Sanat Sujata to Dhritarastra. Part of the Udyoga Parva (the fifth of 18 Books), it … Read More
He is as soft as anjana
Sri Krishna is as attractive as nectar and full of sweetness. He is as soft as anjana applied around one’s eyes. His bodily complexion is lustrous like the indranila jewel or blackish blue (syamala) like … Read More
What technically happens during initiation?
In his purport to Caitanya Caritamrta (Madhya 24.256), he writes, “This is the process of initiation. The disciple must vow that he will no longer commit sinful activity — namely illicit sex, meat-eating, gambling, and … Read More
Asa, meaning
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From Sri Guru-parampara
“The other two main disciples of Madhva were Nrihari Tirtha and Madhava Tirtha. Madhava Tirtha accepted the great paramahamsa Aksobhya Tirtha as a disciple. The principal student of Aksobhya Tirtha was known as Jayatirtha, serving … Read More
Hera Pancami – version corta
Cuando el Señor Jagannātha inicia Su festival de carroza, asegura a la diosa de la fortuna que volverá al día siguiente. Cuando no vuelve, la diosa de la fortuna, después de esperar dos o tres … Read More
Vajranabha and the Deities of Dirgha Visnu and Gokulesa
Question Namaskaram I have a question about what you wrote (here: https://www.isvara.org/archive/deities-carved-by-vajranabha/). My question is, I do not find mention of some of the deities stated below (source: https://twitter.com/swamindradyumna/status/1113884788136534017): tataḥ sa mathurāyāṁ ca … Read More
The Marriage of Syamananda Prabhu
On seeing Duhkhi Krishna Dasa after such a long time, his parents and relatives felt extremely happy. In order to bind his son to the home, his father said, “Duhkhi, we all want you to get … Read More
Krishna disguised Himself as a beautiful young girl.
One day, Radha was in deep mana[1]. Although Krishna brought Her many gifts, praised Her and tried to pacify Her in every way possible, nothing He did had any effect. At last He went … Read More
