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 […]
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 […]
Govardhan
Govardhan is located around 21 km from Vrindavan as well as Mathura. Govardhan Hill (or Govardhan Parvat) was lifted by Krishna to protect the vrajvasis from the thunderous rains of Indra. The village comes under the Mathura District (Uttar Pradesh State) with a part of it being in Rajasthan State as well. The Govardhan Hill […]
Aindra Prabhu’s Book – The Heart of Transcendental Book Distribution | Synopsis, PDF Download, Review, Revealed Secrets, Philosophy
The book The Heart of Transcendental Book Distribution by Sripad Aindra Prabhu happens to be a spotless guide for sincere devotees who are desperate seekers of vraja-prema-bhakti and looking for realising the topmost perfectional state that a soul is yearning since thousands of lifetimes. This review might help few sincere devotees who aspire to achieve […]
Shall we “dive too deep” into devotional life?
We sometimes fear to not go “too much further in Krishna Consciousness.” To not go “too deep,” fearing insanity, fearing the unknown of what we might become. We fear to read Vrindavan Mahimamrta or any such transcendental books thinking it may pull us beyond our control. We fear to reside in Vrindavan Dham fearing it […]
निजु प्रिय कीनी अपनपौ, तन मन रही समाई । तू मेरी है प्राण सखी, पोषत मन के भाई ।।
निजु प्रिय कीनी अपनपौ, तन मन रही समाई । तू मेरी है प्राण सखी, पोषत मन के भाई ।। – श्री ललित किशोरी देव, श्री ललित किशोरी देव जू की वाणी, सिद्धांत की साखी (254) श्री स्वामिनी जू ने मुझे अपनी निज कर, मेरे तन और मन में समा गयी, मेरे मन के भावों का […]