Radha Krishna Guna Gao Now in our day, we come to the time for the honoring of the Lord’s Prasadam. You recite the Sarira avidya jal prayer. Wherein it says, “Radha Krishna guna gao”, “and in … Read More
Gopa Kumara 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 … Read More
Reaching the nistha stage 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. … Read More
Observe microscopically Now as you are keeping an inventory of your remembrance, you can see clearly, practically that on this day how much you are remembering. Mangala Arati; 30 minutes, Tulasi Puja; 5 minutes, Japa; 2 … Read More
Have to hear right 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, … Read More
It’s lila that counts What’s in the books is the meditation on nama, rupa, guna, and lila. It’s the lila that puts you into the Spiritual Goloka conciousness, for the lilas include nama, rupa and guna. … Read More
Remember Their lotus feet At first I tried to in vision Krishna’s feet by mentally looking at the Dieties lotus feet, but the thoughts couldn’t endure. The mind would easily drift off and I’d find myself … Read More
Record your japa A nice idea to keep quality control with your Japa is to record them. Change the breathing pattern. Remember, you are doing this to please Radha Govinda. You can imagine They are listening … Read More
Not only just 16 rounds After Tulasi Puja, a nice set of 16 rounds or more of quality Japa. This means articulate pronunciation of the holy names for the pleasure of the Divine Couple. Quality Japa … Read More
Think he doesn’t know So in this same way, we can say that Krishna is in our heart and He knows what we’ve done, but this does not support our need to develop our relationship. Therefore, … Read More
Tell the truth, the whole truth… One important requirement to gaining the Lord’s mercy is to reveal to Them all the dirty and bad things that you have done in your life. An example may be … Read More
Know what you are saying 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 … Read More
Keep a diary One thing that is very important is to keep an inventory of your advancement in remembering Kisora Kisori. How much of the day is tangible, true awareness of remembering Radha Giridhari? Take a … Read More
Reading, most important Also in the Nectar of Devotion, I found it to be said 58 times to associate with pure devotees, or advanced devotees. So where are they at? They are in the books. Srila … Read More
Krishna-ize everything That’s why the great Acaryas and the sweet Lord Himself says to live in the Dhama, especially Sri Vrindavana Dhama and Sri Navadwip Dhama. Every where in Vraja you will hear “Radhe Radhe!, Radhe … Read More
