The Prema Bhakti Candrika (PBC) carries the immaculate principles of Sadhana Bhakti. Bhakti that is infallible and perfect. It delivers to its readers the perfect principle which is topmost and the only process which a “jeeva” Continue reading “In Pursuit – Part Two”
Month: June 2016
Maya, jeeva’s greatest benefactor
Mayadevi as we know, has four forms namely jeeva-maya, maha-maya, yoga-maya and leela-shakti. Out of these 4 types of maya, maha-maya is out of scope for human beings. Maha-maya is that which is experienced by devatas or demi-gods or even those humans who display god-like potencies while still on the material plane. Continue reading “Maya, jeeva’s greatest benefactor”
Glories of Vrindavana Dhama
Vrindavana Dhama is that piece of land that lies in the midst of the material world exactly at the median point of the three places of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur in India. This is the piece of land which measures 84 Kosas or 252 square kilometres. Thus is Braja Bhumi or Vrindavana Dhama represented. The place called Vrindavana is a small town within Braja Bhumi. Continue reading “Glories of Vrindavana Dhama”
Bhakti Tattva – Part Eight
In the garden, Sriman Mahaprabhu showed mercy to King Prataparudra, the devotee King of Puri. Sriman Mahaprabhu was greatly revered by both Sri Sarvabhauma and his wife. Once Sriman Mahaprabhu was criticized at the home of Sarvabhauma by the host’s son-in-law on account of the sumptuous meal served to Him by Sarvabhauma’s wife. This deeply pained the host and the hostess. Sathi’s mother (Sathi was the daughter of Sarvabhauma) cursed her own son-in-law to die because of the insult meted out by him to Lord Mahaprabhu. Continue reading “Bhakti Tattva – Part Eight”
In pursuit – Part One
“In pursuit” is a series of teachings and realizations in everyday life . The teachings of the Prema Bhakti Candrika by Srila Narottama Thakhura Mahasaya form the base framework of the Gaudiya Vaishnavic thought. Sriman Mahaprabhu established the renewed Vedic approach in an easier, digestible format and passed on this revelatory knowledge to the six Goswamis of Vrindavana. However the Prayojana tattva or the ultimate goal of Gaudiya Vaishnavism has been conclusively established by the Mahasaya where he firmly establishes the objective of Gaudiya Vaishnava way of life with laser sharp precision. Any deviation from the teachings of Prema Bhakti Candrika can be safely assumed to be a disturbance to Sriman Mahaprabhu’s very own internal mood and intention. Any jeeva seriously interested in its own ultimate wellbeing should simply follow the teachings of Thakhura Mahasaya. Continue reading “In pursuit – Part One”
Sex and Bhakti
This topic is rarely discussed in Bhakti circles because it may prove controversial considering the nature of the subject, especially in the context of spirituality; sex appears to be out of place. However this is very relevant and people who are in the sadhana practice of seeking eternal service of Sri Sri Radha Krishna in the Raganuga mode should have a proper view of sex so that their sadhana is immaculate and dot on with respect to attaining the Prayojana or the Ultimate objective, that is achieving the eternal service of handmaid-hood of Srimati Radharani while being still embodied in this life time. Continue reading “Sex and Bhakti”
Bhakti Tattva – Part Seven
In Srirangam, Lord Mahaprabhu defeated the tattvavadis and made them realize that they were inferior Vaishnavas. Sriman Mahaprabhu visited many temples in the south namely the Padmanabha, Anantadeva, Janardana and Vasudeva temples. The Lord then delivered the seven palm trees by embracing them and sending them back to Vaikuntha, behind which Sri Ramachandra stood and killed Vali during the fight between Sugriva and Vali. At Rameswaram the Lord had an opportunity to read Continue reading “Bhakti Tattva – Part Seven”
“Das” Paradigm
Krishna Bhajana is all about re-establishing oneself in one’s eternal constitutional position. Sriman Mahaprabhu said “Jiver Swarup haya nitya Krishner Das” which means that the constitutional position of the living entity is that of a servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Continue reading ““Das” Paradigm”
Trinad api sunicena misnomer
Trinad api sunicena , Taror api sahishnunaam says Sriman Mahaprabhu. This is the start of the 3rd shloka of His creation the Shikshashtakam. To be humble like the blade of grass and to be tolerant like a tree , is the hall mark of Vaishnava says He. We see that almost all Vaishnavas of the popular movements claiming to belong to the cult of Sriman Mahaprabhu display such characteristics of being very humble and also as being tolerant. There is no doubt about this. In a way almost all followers wearing the holy Tulsi “kanthi mala” or neck-band and the Gopi Candana tilaka easily follow this dictum and easily display these characteristics. Yet the larger question remains ; are the qualities of an ideal Vaishnava really evident through such behaviour? The answer is a simple “No”. Continue reading “Trinad api sunicena misnomer”
Nobody but the Lord
There is a heavy veil of ignorance that covers the intelligence of living entities. This is relevant more so with the human beings; animals being disabled by nature herself to be categorized under the domain of intelligence since they work on instincts and not intelligence. The topic of intelligence is relevant only amongst the human species. Having said so, human beings although they appear to be intelligent; operate far below their intelligence capacity. The veil of ignorance that grips human beings thwarts human beings to operate intelligently. Hence even human beings, most of them behave under the grip of instincts where mind rules over intelligence. Human mind is prone to be infected with mundane tendencies with strong likes and dislikes that freezes human potential itself. People thrive on social identity and this is the greatest debacle where everyone is striving constantly in pursuit of name and recognition. Continue reading “Nobody but the Lord”
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