Yes indeed! Desiring to take birth in Vrindavan in the next life is very very nice, and just sprouting of this desire in the heart itself means that the seeker has a lot of guru kripa and blessings of Divine Couple. However, Rasika Acharyas add depth to even this brilliant thought (for sincere seekers). They […]
Is it okay if I follow my life and spiritual path as per my own belief system and faith?
Rasika Acharyas say that if one follows life as per own individual belief system and own half-baked thoughts, then falling down and inviting ruin is a sure-shot way. Of this, there is no doubt! When one sincerely takes shelter of a BONAFIDE teacher (Rasika Guru) and follows the rules and regulations of Vedic Scriptures, then […]
How to deal with people around us who don’t believe in god?
Note: This post might not be for non-devotees or who are aggressive against seekers who practice spirituality. There are people who say and think that “I don’t believe in any god and kinds of stuff.” Rasika Acharyas say that association of such people is very dangerous. Exalted saints have mentioned time and again that it’s […]
How to deal with vrajvasis, priests at different places and temples, different types of devotees living in Vrindavan?
It’s been a few weeks that I was inspired by Guru Tattva and Vrindavan Dham to post this article. A word of note that before reading this article, do first read the article “How to greet various types of devotees?” So, when a sadhaka (seeker) takes to devotional life, they regard vrajvasis as appreciable. Internally, […]
How the chaos, traffic, reels, social media story and commercial age is impacting Vrindavan, and how sincere seekers should bypass this external aspect?
Post Covid lockdown in 2021, Vrindavan underwent serious change externally and has become extremely populated, and is hustling with commercial establishments and huge rush and traffic. The earlier Vrindavan was more of silent and simple, and it goes without a saying that I miss the simplicity of external Vrindavan as compared to now! In the […]
Five Types of Sakhis in Nitya-Goloka Vrindavan
Srila Rupa Goswami in his book Ujjwala Nilamani describes the five types of sakhis (cowherd girls) in Nitya Goloka Vrindavan. Here is the detailed explanation of each of them: Sadharan Sakhi They consider Krishna as their everything. For them, their devotion is only and only Krishna. They worship Krishna as their husband. Anything else other […]
Different types of Yoga in Bhagavad Gita, and why Bhakti Yoga is highest?
Yoga means connecting to god or the union of soul (living beings) with Supersoul Sri Krishna. It means connecting back to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The yoga with Krishna starts from the very moment one remembers Krishna. As this remembrance gets thickened and constant, the soul’s true inner esoteric and confidential eternal relationship with […]
Chant 1 round – Get the result of chanting 1000 rounds (x4)! (Super Secret)
Here are 4 ways one can get 1000x result of chanting 1 round! If they combine these 4, what to speak of their inner spiritual advancement (1000000000000 rounds in 1 round)!! Put a few particles of Tulsi soil (from near the root of any Tulsi plant) on the head after taking bath. Any devotional activity with […]
9 (angas) process of devotional life
In the 7th Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam (7.5.23-24), Prahlada Maharaj speaks about the 9 angas (process) of bhakti (devotion). śrī-prahrāda uvāca śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥ smaraṇaṁ pāda-sevanam arcanaṁ vandanaṁ dāsyaṁ sakhyam ātma-nivedanam Hearing (sravanam): Listening about glories and passtimes of Lord from bonafide Premi Rasika Acharyas. Maharaja Parikshit in spite of being a king chose to […]
9 stages of devotion (bhakti)!
There are nine stages of bhakti as described in Madhurya Kadambini by Srila Vishwanatha Chakravarti Thakur Prabhupada. The nine stages of bhakti are as follows: Shraddha: Having faith in the spiritual process of chanting the Holy Names in the form of Hare Krishna Mahamantra. Sadhu Sanga: Associating with saints (or devotees of Lord) through recorded […]