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 […]
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 […]
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 nama-japa and nama-sankirtana? [Confidential]
Chanting the holy names of Lord (or nama) Hare Krishna Hare Krishna | Krishna Krishna Hare Hare | Hare Rama Rama Rama | Rama Rama Hare Hare is done in two ways -nama japa and nama sankirtana. Nama Japa Nama japa is a personal remembrance of Divine Lordships on japa-beads. It is a personal seva. It purifies the sadhaka’s (devotee who chants) consciousness […]
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 […]