There are four bonafide Vaishnav Sampradaya as mentioned by Srila Prabhupada and our Vedic Scriptures (as explained in the below table). Originating from: Brahma Laxmi Shiva Kumar Other Names Madhava Sampradaya Sri Sampradaya, Sri Vaishnav Sampradaya, Ramanuja Acharya Sampradaya Rudra or Vishnu Swami Sampradaya Nimbarka Sampradaya Guru & Acharyas Madhvacharya Ramanuja Acharya Vishnu Swami, Vallabhacharya […]
When the devotional path becomes incredibly tough and you feel like giving up
The path of Krishna Consciousness is most sublime. How many times this statement of Srila Prabhupada has not rung in our ears? But the journey till we actually become completely Krishna Conscious is not a path of roses. There are thorns more than there are flowers. The tests, the struggles, the contemplations are lost in […]
How to understand Vrindavan without reading any scriptures or doing anything spiritual?
Even the greatest gyanis, tapasvis, yogis and intellectuals are not allowed in Vrindavan. Till date, Laxmi Ji is meditating outside Vrindavan in a hope to be granted entry in Sri Vrindavan Dham. It is mentioned in Samudra Shastra that one who does bhajan for 1000 lifetimes gets a chance to step in Vrindavan. If you […]
Krishna – Inner Biography, Supreme Lord, Appearance, Avatars, All-Attractive
Krishna!! Krishna is addressed as cit chor or one who steals the cit (soul) of everyone. Just by taking His name, one feels ecstatic from within. It’s tough to describe. I just got inspired today morning (Feb 25, 2020) to write an inner confidential biography about Krishna for this site. I had thought earlier as […]
Why the mind strays in the spiritual path? Disassociating from your mind if it troubles you (it will die naturally)
Rasikajana guide that there are three primary reasons why our mind dictates and troubles us badly, and we lose enthusiasm in our spiritual life, or are depressed and lose hope and go back to sinful life or activities. Association (Sang) Association either on phone, or in person with non-devotees. Srila Rupa Goswami Prabhupada guides in […]
Advanced Cheat Codes to grow 1000x in Krishna Consciousness or in spirituality [CONFIDENTIAL]
Before reading this below mentioned advanced cheat codes to grow 1000x spiritually, please read How should beginner’s approach spirituality article even if you have been in spirituality or are chanting Hare Krishna Mahamantra for some time. It might help you brush some key basic points. These advanced cheat codes and tips (as explained below) might […]
Srila Prabhupada’s instruction on initiation
Srila Prabhupada on First & Second Initiation Gayatri Mantra Initiation (Boston, May 9, 1968): Prabhupāda: So we shall now begin our ceremony. If any question? (pause) So we can begin. Any question? Student: Is this the ceremony which is often referred to as mantra-dīkṣā? Prabhupāda: Yes. Mantra-dīkṣā. Yes. The first ceremony is hari-nāma-dīkṣā, and then […]
Lord Shiva (Inner Confidential Biography)
Lord Shiva is known as the demi-god of destruction and a very little detail is known about his exalted beautiful position as a Vaishnavacharya, apart from his other confidential passtimes which pleases the devotees to the utmost core. We will attempt to discuss a few inner loving aspects and mercy (kripa) of Lord Shiva by […]
Markings on Radharani’s Lotus Feet & the glories of our Swamini Srimati Radharani!
Krishna is sarva shaktiman (All-Powerful) and all material and spiritual energies originate from Him, but Srimati Radharani is sarva saktimayi (Power of All-Powerful) and all the energy of Krishna resides in Radharani’s Lotus Feet. There are many marking on Radha’s Lotus feet that signify very special meaning. Sriji’s right foot has eight auspicious markings, and […]
Toughest yet simplest job in world?
Rasika Acharyas guide that the most toughest yet simplest job in the material realm is to sit and constantly chant Nama (Hare Krishna Mahamantra)! In Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6, Text 6), Krishna says to Arjun that for those who have conquered the mind, it is the best of friends, and for those who have failed […]