Jan 7 1977 Bombay. Prabhupāda: We are increasing. There is opposition against our movement, and still, we are increasing. D. D. Desai: When you say, “We are poor…” Prabhupāda: No, no, so-called poor. D. D. Desai: That’s it. Because the other day when I was reading Howard Hughes and his billion-dollar life, and then also Poli(?), […]

This is my guru’s qualifications-how about yours?by Damaghosa dasa Now, suppose if you accept a wrong person as spiritual master, and if you, if he guides you wrongly, then your whole life is spoiled. So one has to accept a spiritual master whose guidance will make his life perfect

The report is that our Bhagavad-gītā as It Is is increasing in sale, others are decreasing. ·         The reason is that we are presenting Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, without any adulteration Srila Prabhupada: There are many editions in your country. There are many editions. All of them are selling nicely. Our Bhagavad-gītā, Bhagavad-gītā As It […]

Hare Krsna-During these very troubling times devotees may doubt about their security and well being, but please hear what Srila Prabhupada has to say to quell these possible doubts. Hare Krsna damaghosa das—————————-3 July, 197373-07-23Denver Dear Kurusrestha,Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated July 12, and I have carefully […]

Three times in this verse Advaita Acarya mentions He is servant of the servantAdi 6.86-caitanyera dāsa muñi, caitanyera dāsacaitanyera dāsa muñi, tāṅra dāsera dāsaTRANSLATION“I am a servant of Lord Caitanya, a servant of Lord Caitanya. I am a servant of Lord Caitanya, and a servant of His servants.”The source of the sentiment of servitude is indeed […]

Krishna is present within the sound vibration of the holy name by Isana dasa BG 2.72 purport excerpt:   One can attain Kṛṣṇa consciousness or divine life at once, within a second-or one may not attain such a state of life even after millions of births. It is only a matter of understanding and accepting the fact. Khaṭvāṅga Mahārāja attained this […]

BOOK CHANGES ARTICLES DRIVEHare Krsna. We are pleased to release the articles on the book changes. This drive contains over 200 articles on book changes organized into various parts.Please find the link for the drive below:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cyEy4E4WFpjcdEGJ67TaymZjaNeam3NG?usp=sharingThe devotees are requested to go through these articles, as they contain many Srila Prabhupada’s direct instructions regarding the book […]

Please find a very important conversation where Jayadvaita Swami states that establishment of Bhagavad Gita as it is [1972 edition] is done by Srila Prabhupada.Srila Prabhupāda: So this is the position. The whole Vṛndāvana is full of Māyāvādīs. We have to be very, very cautious and careful. I was there. That Brahmānanda protested against that […]

CC ML 10.136 FULL PURPORT Both Kāśīśvara and Govinda were personal servants of Īśvara Purī. After Īśvara Purī’s demise, Kāśīśvara went to visit all the holy places of India. Following the orders of his spiritual master, Govinda immediately went to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu for shelter. Govinda came from a śūdra family, but because he was […]

Adi 6.42–Śrī Advaita Ācārya, however, considers Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu His master, and He thinks of Himself as a servant of Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Similarly, a pure devotee wishes to be blessed like Mahārāja Prahlāda by being thus endowed with devotional service. Devotees also offer their respects to Hanumān, who always remained a servant of Lord Rāma. […]