Joi Joi Pyaro Karo Soi More Bhave Bhave More Joi Soi Soi Karo Pyaro English Translation: Whatever Krishna does is what pleases me, and whatever pleases me is what Krishna does. This verse is extremely popular amongst the sincere seekers in Vrindavan. This is totally not an ordinary verse but is most most special and […]
The different manifestations of guru tattva (spiritual master), How to choose guru, Who is a guru, What is 1st & 2nd Initiation?
This article is meant for seekers who are aware that the presence of guru is important if one wants to advance and understand the core reason of human birth, and how the guru helps tide over the cycle of birth and death. This article also might be especially for those who are initiated and looking […]
Where to find Radharani and Krishna in Vrindavan?
Oh Kishori teri charnan ki dhul payu Baithi rahu kunjan mein, Shyam Radhika gaun This is a popular saying in Vrindavan and it means that “Oh Kishori, May I get the dust of Your Lotus Feet, and sitting in forests of Vrindavan, May I keep chanting Shyam and Radhika. Rasika Acharyas say that when in […]
What impels us to do BAD activities forcefully even if we don’t want to do it deep down?
The three modes of material nature have their effects. The three modes of nature as described in Vedic Scriptures (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 14) and exalted saints are Mode of Goodness, Mode of Passion and Mode of Ignorance. Through Mode of Passion, lust and desire are born. Desire and lust due to lack of knowledge is […]
Devotees suffer while general masses are enjoying. Why?
Most of the times, it is seen that if one is committing sinful activities, not chanting the names of Lord, breaking all the regulative principles, then they are blessed with material comforts and luxuries as compared to devotees who are seen struggling, suffering and always in discomfort. The Rasika Acaryas and Vedic Scriptures say that […]
How should beginners approach spirituality?
The path of spirituality is very confusing in this fast-paced westernised world that we are living in today’s times. Majority of people are mostly unaware of the inner search and hardly rare few ones care about finding the actual purpose of life, cause of pains and answers to the deeper meaning of life. People are […]
What is nama-aparadha, nama-abhas and shudh-nama? [Confidential]
The stages of nama (both nama japa and nama sankitana) are of 3 types: Nama Aparadha Nama Abhas Shuddh Nama Nama Aparadha At nama-aparadha level, we might be chanting with the 10 offences or often for our material gain. This is a selfish type of chanting where if Krishna presents a test or struggle before […]
What is asta-kaliya lila of Radharani and Krishna?
As we know, the day is made up of 24 hours. There are 8 prahar (period) each of around 3 hours in the 24 hour period. Asta stands for the number 8, and kaliya means time period. So each prahar is of 3 hours (approx) and the 8 (asta) periods (prahars) make the entire day […]