SB 1.8.36–O Kṛṣṇa, those who continuously hear, chant and repeat Your transcendental activities, or take pleasure in others’ doing so, certainly see Your lotus feet, which alone can stop the repetition of birth and death. PURPORT–… Therefore, even though the Lord may be present before our eyes, it is not possible to see Him unless we have the necessary […]
Angry Mlechas, by Haripada dasa It is said that the Acharya or spiritual master authorized by God or Krishna is softer than a rose and harder than a thunderbolt. Softer than a rose means that when he is satisfied with the service of his disciples he gives unlimited mercy and much nectar, but when he […]
SB 1.9.12 purport–Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira was disturbed due to the great massacre in the Battle of Kurukṣetra. Bhīṣmadeva could understand this, and therefore he spoke first of the terrible sufferings of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira. He was put into difficulty by injustice only, and the Battle of Kurukṣetra was fought just to counteract this injustice. Therefore, he should […]
The Way of Self-Realization According to the Vedas, the scriptures of ancient India, this human form of life is a unique opportunity in the evolutionary cycle. A human being has the potential to achieve self-realization, or God-realization. This is the greatest opportunity in life. What is self-realization? Self-realization begins when we understand we are spiritual […]
Srila Prabhupada presents the glories of Sri Gadadhara Pandita compiled by Yasoda nandana dasa gadādhara-paṇḍitādi–prabhura nija-śakti tāṅ’-sabāra caraṇe mora sahasra praṇati SYNONYMS gadādhara-paṇḍita-ādi—headed by Śrī Gadādhara Paṇḍita; prabhura—of the Supreme Lord; nija-śakti—internal potencies; tāṅ’-sabāra—of all of them; caraṇe—unto the lotus feet; mora—my; sahasra—thousands; praṇati—respectful obeisances. TRANSLATION I offer my respectful obeisances unto the internal potencies […]
SB 1.8.36–O Kṛṣṇa, those who continuously hear, chant and repeat Your transcendental activities, or take pleasure in others’ doing so, certainly see Your lotus feet, which alone can stop the repetition of birth and death. PURPORT-… Therefore, even though the Lord may be present before our eyes, it is not possible to see Him unless we have the necessary […]
“I shall request all my students to develop this idea“–SP Aug 22 1968 Montreal— So fortunately, one of our students, he has taken a very large tract of land in West Virginia to develop a society like that, that simple life, eat simple things, grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and save your time for […]
Who is going to Vaikuntha and Who is going to hell??? Hare Krsna-as for myself, I cant say for sure, but here is what Srila Prabhupada tells those who read his books. dd SB -3.9.10 purport— To understand what is actually religion is very difficult even if one is situated in the principles of […]
The activities, by Haripada dasa We understand and accept that people who are absorbed in material life, begin to worship God or Krishna due to the fear of death. The lotus feet of God or Krishna are the perfect refuge, free from anxiety, They are the only means to cross over the boundless ocean of […]
Srila Prabhupada glorifies the unique position of Srila Vrindavana dasa Thakura compiled by Yasoda nandana dasa Vrindavana dasa Thakura’s birth nārāyaṇī–caitanyera ucchiṣṭa-bhājana tāṅra garbhe janmilā śrī-dāsa-vṛndāvana SYNONYMS nārāyaṇī—of the name Nārāyaṇī; caitanyera—of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu; ucchiṣṭa-bhājana—eater of the remnants of food; tāṅra—of her; garbhe—in the womb; janmilā—took birth; śrī-dāsa-vṛndāvana—Śrīla Vṛndāvana dāsa Thākura. TRANSLATION Nārāyaṇī eternally […]
