In this article, we will try to discuss from a scriptural perspective about a very interesting subject – Is there one God or many gods? The Vedic Scriptures mention that there are 33 crore demigods!! Sounds insane. Right? So many gods? But did you read the word demi-god? We will come to it later. So, […]
Three Modes of Material Nature (Triguna)
The modes of material nature are called as triguna. Krishna enlightens Arjuna about this in detail in Chapter 14 of Bhagavad Gita. The three modes acts on all of us and impels us to act differently in our physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual behaviour. Satvik or Mode of Goodness: When one acts in peace, serenity, harmony and knowledge, […]
How our rich Vedic Indian history was discarded and how Vedic scriptures have answers for everything?
Well, the basis of Indian society was Vedic until the time Mughal invaders came to India around the 13th century. And then also, the Vedic base was followed until Britishers came to India by the late 18th century. This is very well described in the book “Pride of India: A Glimpse Into India’s Scientific Heritage.” […]
The difference between humans and animals? What makes humans special?
A verse from Mahabharata describes the intricate details on what makes this human birth special. This means that there are four things that are common between human and animals. They are: Eating Sleeping Defending Mating Both human and animals eat, sleep, defend and mate (reproduce). Just that humans do it in a more sophisticated way. […]
The chase for happiness
Happiness is very elusive – Different people have a different interpretation of what true happiness is! For some, happiness is new gadgets, for some, it is relationships while some have a penchant for food and similarly, the list goes on. I won’t sound preachy with all that kind of motivational stuff because this is not […]
Hare Krishna Mahamantra [Confidential Inner Meaning]
Hare Krishna Mahamantra is a 16 syllable mantra that is the tarak brahma mantra of Kali Yuga. As per various Vedic Scriptures including Padma Purana, Srimad Bhagavatam and Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Hare Krishna Mahamantra is the only means to completely revive the eternal constitutional position of the soul as a part of the Supreme Personality […]
Aindra Prabhu – Story, Kirtan, Biography, Life, Book, Teachings
Sripad Aindra Prabhu is a disciple of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Founder of ISKCON & Hare Krishna Movement. Aindra Prabhu has inspired the third generation of Hare Krishna Movement (Gaudiya) Vaishnavas to take to Harinam Sankirtana with all sincerity and surrender. His shudh nama sankirtan has transformed the lives of so many youths […]
Srila Prabhupada – Biography, Books, Hare Krishna Movement, Teachings, Samadhi
Srila Prabhupada (also known as Abhay Charan Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada) is widely known as the founder of ISKCON Hare Krishna Movement. It is quite possible that your home has a “Bhagavad Gita As It Is” that is written by Srila Prabhupada. His entire life is a glorious journey in itself and very few have […]
Srila Rupa Goswami – Biography, Books, Samadhi, Teachings
Srila Rupa Goswami is the chief literary disciple of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who is non-other than Krishna in the mood of Srimati Radharani. Srila Rupa Goswami has revealed confidential aspects of vraja-prema-bhakti via his teachings and works of literature. Gaudiya Vaishnavas are also called as rupanugas, or followers of Srila Rupa Goswami. Srila Rupa Goswami is […]
Temples and Mandirs to visit in Vrindavan
Vrindavan is the holiest town globally with more than 5000 temples! Almost every house here has deities of Krishna, Radharani, Mahaprabhu, Giriraj Ji and just stepping in Vrindavan destroys the sins committed in thousands of lifetimes (stated by Srila Rupa Goswami in Mathura Mahatmya). I have compiled a list of few most popular and visited […]