The Mahabharata in the Vedas The Vedas are divided into various literary groups and one of them is called Itihasa. It is considered that Itihasa are only two books: the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. These are … Read More
Advaita’s appearance Advaita Acarya appeared as the son of the Varendra Brahmin Kubera Pandita and his wife Nabha Devi in the village of Navagrama near the town of Sylhet on the seventh day of the waxing … Read More
On A Silver Platter is a type of literature called “sangraha”, which is a collection of writings not necessarily related to each other. This book contains articles generally written with the idea of addressing an audience … Read More
Sri Advaita Acarya vraje avesha-rupatvad vyuho yo’pi sadashivah sa evadvaita-gosvami caitanyabhinna-vigrahah Sadashiva, an expansion of the Supreme Lord in Vraja, is here known as Advaita Acarya. He is non-different from Caitanya. yash ca gopala-dehah … Read More
Question: I have a friend who wants to know the answer to the following question. The Bhagavad Gita says that it was spoken 120,400,000 years ago, while we know that humanity appeared only two million … Read More
Veganism Question: Thank you for explaining how offering the milk of cows to Krishna may be liberating to the soul of the cow. Might it be more compassionate to offer only milk from cows that are … Read More
Advaita and Hari Das Thakura Advaita Prabhu revealed, through his pastimes, that a Vaishnava is praiseworthy regardless of his family background. Namacarya Hari Das Thakura, who was born in a Muslim family in Burihan village in … Read More
Transcendental Qualities of Krishna and of His tattvas Important Acaryas have established that Krishna has unlimited qualities but have categorized them in sixty-four divisions. Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami says: ananta kṛṣṇera guṇa, cauṣaṭṭi — pradhāna … Read More
The Aksauhini at Kuruksetra Question: I have read several times the composition of an Aksauhini, but I would like to know more details. Please provide them to me. Answer: In the Maha-bharata it is described how … Read More
The Composition of Material Nature Question: I am currently reading chapter 26 of the Third Canto in the Srimad Bhagavatam. I really don’t understand any of the verses in this chapter. Especially the 2nd half of … Read More
Advaita’s riddle When he returned to Nabadwip from Puri, Advaita Acarya met Jagadananda Pandita who had previously been sent there by Mahaprabhu. Advaita was very happy to have his association. When Jagadananda finally asked permission of … Read More
Sacidevi and Advaita Since Advaita Prabhu was very emotional about the condition of the fallen souls, Mahaprabhu could not forgive even his own mother when she looked incorrectly at him. Once, by chastising her, he warned … Read More
Meaning of a mantra and about arati Question: Jai Shree Krishna, A meaning of Shree Krishna Sharana Mamah is requested. Also, please, let me know why Aarti is offered at the end of every darshan. Answer: … Read More
Advaita goes to Puri on the annual pilgrimage After saying his goodbyes to the devotees, Mahaprabhu set off to Puri or Nilachala to live there at the request of his mother. Advaita and the residents of … Read More
The Lord comes to Shantipur Advaita Acarya was Mahaprabhu’s associate in sankirtan, both in Srivasa’s house and in the streets of Nabadwip and along the shores of the Ganges. Everyone sang together in great joy, “Krishna … Read More
