By Giriraj Swami
From Amrit Vani, “Nectarean Instructions for Immortality,” gleaned from the instructions of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura and presented in the form of questions and answers.
Is the favor given by Mahaprabhu the highest favor?
There has never been nor will there ever be better benefactors than Mahaprabhu and His devotees. No other type of human welfare work can compare; all those others simply perform a great disservice to humanity. The favor offered by Mahaprabhu an
‘Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu: His Life and Precepts.’
by Srila Bhaktivinod Thakura:
“This account originally appeared in a short work by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura entitled, ‘Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu: His Life and Precepts.'(dated 20th August 1896.)”
This was taken from “Prologue” to “Teachings of Lord Caitanya”(A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. 1974. pages xiii-xxii.)
Who better could we find to include here than the pure unalloyed devotee, and foremost scholar in Vaisnava circles Srila Bhakti
By His Divine Grace A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada
Actually all the Vedic literature directs the human being toward the perfect stage of devotion. The path of fruitive activities, speculation, knowledge and meditation do not actually lead one to the perfectional stage, but the Lord actually becomes approachable by the process of devotional service; therefore one is recommended throughout all the Vedic literature to accept the process of devotional service. Lord Chaitanya quotes in t
From Back to Godhead
By Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, who was also known as Visvambhara (“Lord of the universe”), appeared in Bengal, India, 489 years ago and taught love of Krsna. The Vedic scriptures, such as the Vedas, Upanisads, Vedanta-sutra and especiallyBhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam, all reveal Krsna to be the Supreme Truth and the dearmost friend of every living being. Lord Krsna says in Bhagavad-gita “Give up all other forms of religion and surrender to Me. I
अध्याय बीस – बलि महाराज द्वारा ब्रह्माण्ड समर्पण (8.20)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे राजा परीक्षित! जब बलि महाराज को उनके गुरु एवं कुलपुरोहित शुक्राचार्य ने इस प्रकार सलाह दी तो वे कुछ समय तक चुप रहे और फिर पूर्ण विचार-विमर्श के बाद अपने गुरु से इस प्रकार बोले।
2 बलि महाराज ने कहा: जैसा कि आप कह चुके हैं, जो धर्म किसी के आर्थिक विकास, इन्द्रियतृप्ति, यश तथा जीविका के साधन में बाधक नहीं होता वही गृहस्थ का असली धर्म है। मैं भी सोचता हूँ कि यही धर्म सही है।
3 मैं महाराज प्रह्लाद का पौत्र हूँ।
By Bhaktimarga Swami
Introduction
The 8 verses are an expression coming from Chaitanya addressing His full
appreciation for Krishna in the form of His name, carrying the spirit of
the feeling of separation:
Victory to the sacred sound, that cleanses all around.
There’s filth in the heart, piled up from the start.
Many births of desires, have burst up like fires.
Therefore, the kirtan charge, is for humanity at large.
It’s a practice so cool, like the rays of the moon.
It’s the fruit of wisdom,
अध्याय उन्नीस – बलि महाराज से वामनदेव द्वारा दान की याचना (8.19)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने आगे कहा: जब भगवान वामनदेव ने बलि महाराज को इस प्रकार मनभावन ढंग से बोलते हुए सुना तो वे परम प्रसन्न हुए क्योंकि बलि महाराज धार्मिक सिद्धान्तों के अनुरूप बोले थे। इस तरह वे बलि की प्रशंसा करने लगे।
2 भगवान ने कहा: हे राजन! तुम सचमुच महान हो क्योंकि तुम्हें वर्तमान सलाह देने वाले ब्राह्मण भृगुवंशी हैं, और तुम्हारे भावी जीवन के शिक्षक तुम्हारे बाबा (पितामह) प्रह्लाद महराज हैं, जो शान्त एवं सम्माननीय (वयोवृद्ध
To launch Sacred Street Party’s mission to distribute 108 sets of Sri Caitanya Caritamrta as part of the BBT’s Be A Gardener campaign, HG Sutapa Das took us on a journey to connect with this most important scripture. Click to hear the story of how Krsnadasa Kaviraja Goswami was empowered to write.
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Full transcript (including thought-provoking QnA) below.
This evening we are discussing Gauranga, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the karuna avatar. The incarnation who epitomises mercy, co
A 200-hour full immersion Yoga Teacher Training Program concluded a few days ago at New Vrindaban taught by Gopi Manjari Devi Dasi. After an intense 18 days of training, six students went away with not only their well-deserved yoga instructor certificates but also a powerful introduction to Krishna consciousness, a heartfelt connection with Srila Prabhupada, and a memorable experience of bhakti.
Gopi Manjari is a seasoned yoga teacher who runs her own studio called “Bhakti Yoga DC” in the heart
By Radhanath Swami
Many devotees who are very dear to me have physically departed from this world due to the Covid-19 virus. This breaks my heart.
Srila Prabhupada desired that we do the needful to take care of our health. Our health belongs to Srila Prabhupada.
Sincere devotees who are specialist doctors of Allopathy, Ayurveda, and Homeopathy have all strongly urged me to get vaccinated.
Out of respect for them and their care, knowledge and experience, I have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
In Navadvipa lived a brahmana’s son who had no peer among the thieves. He was a brahmana in name only. His heart was filled with evil. He was the commander of an army of thieves. There was no mercy in his body. He always happily stayed among thieves. Seeing Lord Nityananda’s ornaments and His glistening necklaces of gold, pearls and coral, and seeing the many valuable things that decorated His graceful limbs, the brahmana thief decided to rob them all. Concealing his desire, the thief stayed al
A bit of a mile stone for me: I managed to walk fairly straight along the not so trustworthy balcony, without crutches. Yahoo! Perhaps Jayho! Which means pretty much the same thing. A sigh of relief, victory and healing. It tallies at 1 km.
Cameron is just a great help to me. He is with the Red Cross, does mostly construction work but took time off to take care of matters in the temple, and me. I’m grateful.
He brought up my lunch — a plate laden with asparagus, curried veggies, exquisite dahl
अध्याय अठारह – वामन अवतार भगवान वामनदेव (8.18)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: जब ब्रह्माजी इस प्रकार भगवान के कार्यों एवं पराक्रम का यशोगान कर चुके तो भगवान जिनकी एक सामान्य जीव की भाँति कभी मृत्यु नहीं होती, अदिति के गर्भ से प्रकट हुए। उनके चार हाथ शंख, चक्र, गदा तथा पद्म से सुशोभित थे। वे पीताम्बर धारण किये हुए थे और उनकी आँखें खिले हुए कमल की पंखुड़ियों जैसी प्रतीत हो रही थी।
2 भगवान का शरीर साँवले रंग का था और समस्त उन्मादों से मुक्त था। उनका कमलमुख मकराकृति जैसे कान के कुण्डलों से सुशोभित ह
About Bhakti Rasamrita Swami
His Holiness Bhakti Rasamrita Swami completed his B.E. from M.S University Baroda, MBA from Bombay University & worked for some time in a multinational Bank. Inspired by the teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder acharya of The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), he decided to dedicate his life for propagating the message of Bhagavad Gita and joined International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)
Wind turbines at Karuna Bhavan that were installed in 2012 through a previous grant
The Keep Scotland Beautiful initiative, on behalf of the Scottish Government, has granted ISKCON Karuna Bhavan (also known as Krishna Eco Farm) almost £9,000 from the Community Climate Asset Fund (CCAF).
The fund aims to support green recovery in Scotland’s communities, in order to tackle climate change and help Scotland cut greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2045.
Karuna Bhavan received the grant offer
The Lotus Foundation is an initiative of learning about basic principles of dharma. As one of the directors, I was asked to promote the initiative, which has been up and running for its third year now. The participants are young and it is attracting families who want to gain some insight into Vedic culture. Some of the subjects learned are hands on yoga, nutrition, plant-based diet and the values behind it, gardening, chanting mantras, basic elements of etiquette and even learning of the three
अध्याय सत्रह – भगवान को अदिति का पुत्र बनना स्वीकार (8.17)
1 श्रील शुकदेव गोस्वामी ने कहा: हे राजन! इस प्रकार अपने पति कश्यपमुनि द्वारा उपदेश दिये जाने पर अदिति ने बिना आलस्य के उनके आदेशों का दृढ़ता से पालन किया और पयोव्रत अनुष्ठान सम्पन्न किया।
2-3 अदिति ने पूर्ण अविचल ध्यान से भगवान का चिन्तन किया और इस तरह उन्होंने शक्तिशाली घोड़ों जैसे अपने मन तथा इन्द्रियों को पूरी तरह अपने वश में कर लिया। उन्होंने अपने मन को भगवान वासुदेव पर एकाग्र कर दिया और इस तरह पयोव्रत नामक अनुष्ठान पूरा किया।
4 हे राजन
