Is it right to be grateful to our parents and senior devotees who are not supportive and encouraging for our Vrindavan Marg? In course of Vaidhi Bhajan (devotion with rules and regulations), when a sincere seeker begins his / her spiritual life under the followers of Sampradaya Disciplic chain, he / she worship’s Radha Krishna, […]
Aindra Prabhu on varnashrama
Aindra Prabhu clearly mentions that the varnashrama system is just a stepping stone to spotless devotion and not the solution to soul’s problem (of birth and death). He also points that if varnashrama doesn’t empower one to take to unalloyed devotional service (parishudda bhakti), it is just anartha! You can read his complete room conversation […]
4 regulative principles everyone must follow regardless and why [Confidential]
The following are 4 regulative principles everyone should follow regardless they are in spiritual life or not. Every scripture mentions it again and again. Srila Prabhupada emphasised on it prior to accepting a discipline, and so do any Rasika Vaishnavas. These 4 principles are based on 4 pillars of dharma – austerity, cleanliness, truthfulness and […]
ABCDE of spiritual life for beginners!
These ABCDE of spiritual life are the secret keys for sincere spiritual seekers who are really looking for actually finding the real purpose of life and wish to approach topmost vraj-prema-bhakti in all seriousness. A: Association of Rasika Vaishnavas (Check the inner meaning here). B: Books written by Rasika Vaishnavas like Srila Prabhupada, Six Goswamis […]
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 […]
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 […]
5 rasas or expression of love with Krishna for the liberated jivas
Scriptures and Rasika Vaishnavs mention about 5 rasas which only a fully liberated soul (jiva) when in complete awareness of their spiritual identity or eternal relationship with Divine Couple can serve Them in different bhavas. 5 Transcendental Rasas of a devotee for Krishna Shant Rasa Here, the jiva takes a form which is not directly […]
Mayavada / Advaita / Impersonalist Philosophy | Why bonafide Acharyas are very strongly against Mayavada?
Philosophy of Mayavadis or Impersonalists: Advaita or Kewaladvaita. Advaita is derived from two words ‘A’ (not) and ‘Dwaita’ (two). So, it means not two. They say that there is nothing but only spiritual effulgence (brahman or impersonal formless feature). They follow principle of ‘aham brahasmi’ or I am Brahman, and ‘sarvavam khalvidam brahman’ or all […]
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, […]
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 […]