Srimad Bhagavatam, originally written by Vyasdeva, was spoken by Sukadev Goswami to Parikshit Maharaj (Son of Abhimanyu and grandson of Arjuna and Pandavas) after Parikshit Maharaj had got a curse to die after 7 days. There are 18 thousand verses spread over 12 cantos of Srimad Bhagavatam. It is non-different from Krishna and Srila Prabhupada […]
In devotional life, how should we ask questions for our spiritual advancement?
As I have learnt by the grace and mercy of Srila Prabhupada and Guru Shishya Parampara, there are certain etiquettes of asking questions in Vaishnav Siddhanta. Questions should be asked in a humble and submissive mode, and strictly not in a loud, authoritative or dominant tone to any manifestations of Guru Tattva. While asking questions, […]
Sri Surata-Kathamrta | Srila Viswanath Cakravarti Thakur Prabhupada
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Why Sanatan Dharma is against killing cows? [Scientific & In-depth Analysis]
The cow dung (gobar) cake has better antiseptic properties than the antiseptic cream that are available in the market. It is generally seen that the walls in huts of villages are coated with cow dung. This coating of cow dung filters and removes out the UV radiations and keeps the temperature cooler in summer season, and […]
Is the spiritual path scientific and logical? Scientific Spiritual Path for Beginners
Establishing the basic foundation of the spiritual path scientifically and linking it with the purpose of human birth This chapter is gonna be a quick guide for absolute beginners on the path of spirituality. In the initial days, most of us (atleast me and a few of my peers) didn’t believe in this subject owing […]
What is nama-japa and nama-sankirtana? [Confidential]
Chanting the holy names of Lord (or nama) Hare Krishna Hare Krishna | Krishna Krishna Hare Hare | Hare Rama Hare Rama | Rama Rama Hare Hare is done in two ways – Nama Japa and Nama Sankirtana. Nama Japa Nama Japa is a personal remembrance of Divine Lordships on japa-beads. It is a personal seva. It purifies […]
Vrinda Kund
Vrinda Kund is located around 3 km from Nandgaon. It is the village of Vrinda Devi, who is none other than Tulsi Maharani. It is Vrinda Devi who arranges all the passtimes of Radha and Krishna. There is an annual Tulsi Vivah festival celebrated at Vrinda Kund in Kartik every year. Vrinda Devi arranges the asta-kaliya […]
Uddhav Gopi Sanvad – How Uddhav Ji left impersonalist philosphy & surrendered to Radharani & Gopis
The Uddhava Gopi sanvad (conversation) is epitome of conversation where Uddhav Ji, an impersonalist leaves his philosophy and eventually surrenders to feet of Radharani and the Gopis. The pastime goes as follows – Once Krishna was missing Radharani and Gopis very badly so He asked Uddhav Ji, His cousin and a Brahma Gyani, fully realised […]
How did Jiva initially want to enjoy the material world separate from Krishna? Where did Jivatma come from?
A sincere, kripa patra devotee of Divine Couple from UK asked the following questions, to which was just made to compile the answers based on the merciful teachings of our Srila Prabhupada, predecessor Acharyas and Six Goswamis. Here are the questions: How did the jivatma initially want to enjoy the material realm separate from Krishna? […]
Safety Tips, Instructions & Precautions for tourists in Vrindavan
These are important safety tips and instructions that any new devotee or pilgrim visiting Vrindavan must adhere to for their best interests. Mobile Phones: While visiting temples here, make sure to keep a watch on your mobile phone as thousands of smartphones are stolen every day. In Vrindavan, the karmic cycle works extremely fast and […]