TRANSLATION I adore the primeval Lord Govinda, who burns up to their roots all fruitive activities of those who are imbued with devotion and impartially ordains for each the due enjoyment of the fruits of
Text 31 jitendriya suddha-sattva kulina kula-dipika dipa-priya dipa-datri vimala vimalodaka She has conquered Her senses (jitendriya). She is situated in pure goodness (suddha-sattva), born in a noble family (kulina), the lamp illuminating Her family (kul
Texts 1 and 2 Sri Parvati said: O lord of lords, O master of the universe, O master kind to your devotees, if you are kind to me, if you have mercy for me, then, O lord, please tell me all you have heard, the most secret of secrets in your effulgent h
Prabhupada:srnvatam sva-kathah krsnahpunya-sravana-kirtanahhrdy antah stho hy abhadranividhunoti suhrt-satam[SB 1.2.17]Krsna, this sound, transcendental sound. Krsna means the highest pleasure. Highest pleasure. Everyone, every living being, is seeki
Pradyumna: Translation: "O best among the twice-born, it is therefore concluded that the highest perfection one can achieve, by discharging his prescribed duties, or dharma, according to caste divisions and order of life, is to please the Lord Hari."
Bhagavata: "By regularly hearing the Bhagavatam and rendering service unto the pure devotee, all that is troublesome to the heart is practically destroyed, and loving service unto the glorious Lord, who is praised with transcendental songs, is establ
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)tac chraddadhana munayojnana-vairagya-yuktayapasyanty atmani catmanambhaktya sruta-grhitaya[SB 1.2.12]"The seriously inquisitive student or sage, well equipped with knowledge and detachment, realizes that Absolute Tru
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)yad anudhyasina yuktahkarma-granthi-nibandhanamchindanti kovidas tasyako na kuryat katha-ratimPrabhupada: In London, they used to put a blackboard and write the verse so everyone could see and chant. You may arrange l
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)susrusoh sraddadhanasyavasudeva-katha-rucihsyan mahat-sevaya viprahpunya-tirtha-nisevanatTranslation: "O twice-born sages, by serving those devotees who are completely freed from all vice, great service is done. By su
Prabhupada:tac chraddadhana munayojnana-vairagya-yuktayapasyanty atmani catmanambhaktya sruta-grhitaya[SB 1.2.12]We have been discussing the instruction of Suta Gosvami, what is the purpose of life. Jivasya tattva-jijnasa. The only business of the hu
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)srnvatam sva-kathah krsnahpunya-sravana-kirtanahhrdy antah-stho hy abhadranividhunoti suhrt satam[SB 1.2.17]Translation: "Sri Krsna, the Personality of Godhead, who is the Paramatma, Supersoul, in everyone's heart and
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)rupam sa jagrhe matsyamcaksusodadhi-samplavenavy aropya mahi-mayyamapad vaivasvatam manumTranslation: "When there was a complete inundation after the period of the Caksusa Manu and the whole world was deep within wate
Pradyumna: (leads chanting, etc.)susrusoh sraddadhanasyavasudeva-katha-rucihsyan mahat-sevaya viprahpunya-tirtha-nisevanatTranslation: "O twice-born sages, by serving those devotees who are completely freed from all vice, great service is done. By su
Pradyumna: "Learned transcendentalists who know the Absolute Truth call this nondual substance Brahman, Paramatma or Bhagavan."Prabhupada:vadanti tat tattva-vidastattvam yaj jnanam advayambrahmeti paramatmetibhagavan iti sabdyate[SB 1.2.11]So the Abs
Q. What qualification should a chanter of the Holy Names of Krishna possess ?A. One should have the following symptoms in order to constantly chant the holy names of Krishna:-1. Humility.2. Compassion.3. Freedom from envy.4. Freedom from false pride.
Devotee: (leads chanting, etc., with Srila Prabhupada responding with devotees)dharmah svanusthitah pumsamvisvaksena-kathasu yahnotpadayed yadi ratimsrama eva hi kevalam[SB 1.2.8]Prabhupada: That's all. So dharmah svanusthitah pumsam. In the human so
Prabhupada: ...I spoke in Hindi. Now today I speak in English. If required I shall again speak in Hindi tomorrow. In this way, alternatively...So we are worshiping Krsna. His simple business is, as we have described, Radha-Madhava, He is lover of Sri
Pradyumna: Translation: "All occupational engagements, or dharmas, are certainly meant for ultimate liberation. They should never be performed for material gain. Furthermore, one who is engaged in the ultimate occupational service, or dharma, should
Devotee: (leads chanting, etc.) "Now hear, O son of Prtha, Arjuna, how by practicing yoga in full consciousness of Me, with mind attached to Me, you can know Me in full, free from doubt."Prabhupada: (translated throughout)sri-bhagavan uvacamayy asakt
