Ayoda-dhaumya had three disciples, Upamanyu, Aruni and Veda. The revered spiritual master used to often treat his disciples quite harshly. When Veda had his own disciples, he did not want to do the same with them … Read More
yascadharmena vai bruyadyascadharmena prcchati | tayoranyatarah praiti vidvesam cadhigacchati || He who bestows instructions but do not receive daksina, and he who receives instructions without giving daksina, in both cases either of them dies and bitter … Read More
King Mandhata once said to Vasishtha Muni, “O great sage, kindly be merciful to me and tell me of a holy fast that will benefit me eternally.” Vasishtha Muni replied. “O king, kindly listen as I … Read More
Question and answer. Summary of a more elaborate answer. Karma (action) is a fundamental part of our existence and Karma yoga is a branch of Bhakti Yoga. The spiritual soul is active by nature, it cannot … Read More
First story There is a story related in the Puranas regarding the appearance of Vimala-kunda. Once during caturmasya, all the sacred tirthas visited Kamyavana to pay their homage to Krishna, but the sacred lake Pushkara Tirtharaja … Read More
Querido Devananda, Por favor reciba mis bendiciones. Todas las glorias sean para Srila Prabhupada. Gracias para su carta. Siempre me hace placer de recibir noticias de mi discipulos, y obviamente de todos los devotos. … Read More
We, like the christians, are contrary to worshiping statues or images. However we see christians worshiping so many images and statues of Jesus, Mary, doves, rays of light, crosses and saints. And we also are … Read More
Dear Vaisnava and friends, Yesterday I finished the first draft of the Adi Parva, the first of the eighteen books that make up the Maha-bharata of Sri Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa. The first draft is the … Read More
Question: I would like to ask you something that has intrigued me. I would love to know the meaning of RADHA as well as Krsna means the Supreme Attraction. Answer: Literally the name Radha (राधा) … Read More
This is a question I tried to answer time ago. However I had difficulties in finding sastric backups as I was requested to. I heard several numbers, included that Srila Prabhupada had supposedly said eight years, … Read More
The gopis followed Akrura’s chariot from Nandagrama to the village of Maghera where they experienced feelings of unbearable pain and deep anguish at the thought of losing their beloved Krishna. At that time they all fainted … Read More
King Yayati recollected the following truths contained in the Puranas: Truly, one’s appetites are never satiated by enjoyment. On the other hand, like sacrificial butter poured into the fire, they flame up with indulgence. Even … Read More
Question: … Who were the wives of Pandu in their previous life? …. Answer: Kunti was Siddhi and Madri was Dhriti. Siddhi was created by Brahma to married to Ganesha. She walked in front of … Read More
