A Sidelong Glance: the Sangraha Book
Srimati Radharani fascinates Sri Krishna by looking at him in this way. It is an irresistible and full of attractive look. We also have a strong desire to one day be fascinated by the way Srimati … Read More
Srimati Radharani fascinates Sri Krishna by looking at him in this way. It is an irresistible and full of attractive look. We also have a strong desire to one day be fascinated by the way Srimati … Read More
Important Devotional Services Question In addition to chanting the Maha Mantra, is there another service among the many that you recommend as very favorable to offer to Sri Krishna? Answer Sri Prahlada Maharaja mentions … Read More
First story Devala was a disciple of Vyasadeva. In the Maha-bharata, Adi Parva, we see that he is mentioned along with Asita, Vaisampayana, Sumantu, and Jaimini. The Brahma Vaivarta Purana contains the following story about Devala. … Read More
Question Dear Guru Maharaj, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to You and Srila Prabhupada. What are the 11 sense organs? In addition to that question, what is the significance of the 16 creative principles … Read More
Question Guru Maharaja, Reading the meaning of Bhagavad-Gita, chapter 3, verse 37, in the last paragraph, it says “so that lust and anger, when used in Krishna consciousness, they become our friends, and not our enemies.” … Read More
Once, sage Bhrigu was approached by the demigods to identify who was the greatest among Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. So, Sage Bhrigu thought of a plan to test all three. First of all, … Read More
What is the Aranyaka portion of the Vedas? There are various sections of Sruti (the Vedas), some of which are the Samhitas, the Upavedas, the Vedangas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, the Sutras, the Upangas, etc. The … Read More
From the Maha-Bharata Adi Parva, Sangraha An #aksauhini is a whole army consisting of 109,350 foot soldiers, 65,610 horses, 21,870 chariots, and 21,870 elephants. The Maha-bharata explains what is an aksauhini: The Rishis said, “We have … Read More
A devotee should give up enthusiasm for big endeavors in three situations. If the person has no funds in the beginning, he should not attempt the work. If his life is nearly finished, he should not … Read More
Introduction We are here today to present our latest book, “A Sidelong Glance”. Srimati Radharani fascinates Sri Krishna by looking at him in this way. It is an irresistible and full of attraction look. We also … Read More
Should We Suffer While Krishna Enjoys? Question: We are advised in Krishna Consciousness that we should not please the senses and / or have desires but rather please the senses of Krishna and / … Read More
What is the Aranyaka portion of the Vedas? They are sections of Sruti (the Vedas), some of which are the Samhitas, the Upavedas, the Vedangas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, the Sutras, the Upangas, etc. The … Read More
The story of Yudhisthira cursing women to be unable to keep secrets goes as follows: Kunti Devi had a relationship with Vivasvan before her marriage with Pandu, and as a result, Karna was born. So, … Read More
Question Why should we refrain from singing the Maha Mantra after singing to Lord Nrsimha? Answer In some temples you hear that devotees mix songs that have nothing to do one with the others … Read More
Mahadvadasi Sometimes, due to the manner in which the Ekadasi tithi and the Dvadasi tithis are positioned in relation to the sunrise (there are eight different cases), the vrata is observed on the Dvadasi and the … Read More