Deeksha Insights – Part One

By Deeksha I mean the process of accepting the Gopala Mantra and the Radha mantra from a Sadhguru (God-realised Vaishnava saint) as per the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition as established by the 6 major Parivaras accepted by Sriman Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The Deeksha process is always preceded by the Harinama Samskaar. When someone in full cognizance accepts Deeksha it should be clear that Sri Krishna accepts that person as His own. Harinama gives one the qualification of a Vaishnava whereas Deeksha ensures ones entrance into the eternal pastimes in the Madhura rasa in the mood of Sri Guru Manjari who is the personal maid-servant of Sri Praneswari. Continue reading “Deeksha Insights – Part One”