The symptoms of those who are free from the ten offences Dasaparadha sunya vyaktira laksana Therefore, one must carefully renounce any criticism of the sadhus, a purified mind knows that Vishnu is the para-tattva[1]… …knowing that … Read More
The intrinsic nature of the Holy Name Namera svarupa Hari Dasa said: Krishna-nama is like cintamani[1], it is beginningless and fully spiritual. Krishna Himself and His Name are one in tattva. Srinama[2] is the form of … Read More
Symptoms of a Vaishnava Vaisnava-laksana If the Holy Name comes out of someone’s mouth even once, he is a Vaishnava. In fact, a grihi[1] should strive to respect him. The symptoms of a superior Vaishnava Vaisnavatara-laksana … Read More
When you surrender, you give yourself completely Saranapatti haile atma-nivedana haya O Mahasaya, when a mood of sincerity arises, this is known as atma-nivedana[1]. Taking refuge in the Name without surrender Saranapatti vyatita namasraye yaha haya … Read More
The offense of thinking in terms of ‘I’ and ‘mine’ Aham-mama-bhavaparadha He who is so fallen that, even after hearing the glories of the Name, is still devoid of love for the Name and maintains the … Read More
Impatience Agraha One must be determined to complete the prescribed number of Names. Again and again, one should not be careless in chanting the Names. Perform nama-sankirtana with care, reject pramada and worship the Name. One … Read More
Deliberation on the chanting of the Holy Name Nama-grahana-vicara Glories to Gaura-Gadadhara and the life of Jahnava. Glory to Sita’s husband, Srivasa and all devotees. With great anguish, Hari Dasa cried and then Gauracandra embraced him … Read More
The indirect path method Gauna-pathera prakriya According to his wish, I will guide him on the indirect path of bhakti and then reward him with sraddha. Compassionate Lord, this happens by Your mercy. Without Your mercy, … Read More
Another method, which does not lead to indifference Anya prakriya ei rupa karile audasinya rupa anavadhana haya na Otherwise, one can sit in a secluded place, remembering the method of the sadhus. By covering the senses, … Read More
If you have not reached Anuraga, you should chant the Name with great care Anuraga na haoya paryanta nama-grahane yatnera avasyakata With some good fortune, if a Jiva reaches sraddha, then he can chant Hari-nama. By … Read More
Inattention as an insult to the Name Namaparadha-pramada Glory to Mahaprabhu, glory to the devotees. It is by their mercy that I am doing nama-sankirtana. Inattention as an insult to the Name Pramada-namaka aparadha Hari Dasa … Read More
The Name is beyond the senses Namera atindriyatva So, Sastra says that various auspicious deeds are never equal to the Name. This is the conclusion of all Sastra. One who chants Krishna-nama with a sincere heart … Read More
At the Time of Sadhana, Why is Hari-nama the Method? Sadhana-kale hari-nama upaya kirupe haiyacchen By Your mercy, You have given Hari-nama to the world. Those Jivas who are wise accept it to attain perfection. Sastra … Read More
The intrinsic nature of karma: all other virtuous activities are completely material. The goal is transcendental Karma-svarupa: anya subha-karma jadamaya. Upeya vastu cinmaya Materially minded people who take refuge in mundane objects and situations practice sadhana … Read More
Auspicious material works and Karma-kanda Prakrta subha-karma karma-kanda Those influenced by the potency of Maya who desire temporary pleasures easily obtain them through You. This kind of pleasure is achieved through subha-karma[1]. For this, dharma, yajna, … Read More
