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Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura characteristically did not discuss in detail the emergence of a disciple’s siddha deha, but emphasized its realization through kirtana of Krishna nama and the smarana that arises naturally from this.
Read MoreWhen we approach Krishna for a favor, our good fortune lies in the fact that we are developing the tendency to take shelter of him.
Read MoreThe Caitanya avatara is Krishna’s acarya-lila, in which he teaches by his personal example. What did he do? Krishna varnam, he uttered the syllables krs-na. We are to follow this example and by it worship Gauranga.
Read MoreGayatri Mantra’s identification with Srimad-Bhagavatam and the transcendental sound emanating from the flute of Sri Krishna, as well as the fact that Kama Gayatri comes from Brahma Gayatri should dispel all doubts about the spirituality of Brahma Gayatri.
Read MoreSrila Prabhupada himself never explained the terms adi-guru and founder acarya in the way that you have done. So from the start we are left to accept the explanation of these terms with no supporting evidence. Indeed, there is evidence to the contrary.
Read MoreThe guru, being free from karma, does not again come under the influence of karma when he or she initiates disciples. Nor does the guru have to suffer karma.
Read MoreWithout desiring to overcome impediments while chanting, progress will be very slow. Sadly, we see this all too often. Despite chanting for years, many experience that their taste for chanting the name of Krishna has not increased.
Read MoreInitiation is not completed in a day. It is completed when knowledge of one’s relationship with Krishna is realized and one’s devotional orientation to life is thus complete.
Read MoreLive in the poetic world of Srimad-Bhagavatam. Study the book with your intellect. It is a commentary on the logic of Vedanta-sutra. It brings out the hidden heart of the Sutras and leaves no room for lust in our hearts.
Read MoreThe objective is to demonstrate that Sri Caitanya is Krishna himself. The benediction is that the readers taste the gift of Sri Caitanya, the brightest jewel of aesthetic rapture (rasa).
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