Thakhura Mahasaya says that one who is in the path of Bhakti should be careful as one associates with people who are outside the domain of Bhakti. Intimate relationship of devotees with people opposed to Continue reading “In Pursuit – Part Nine”
Month: August 2016
Perils of My Devotion
The three days that Srila Gurudeva spent at Vrindavana was action-packed and many a lessons were learned. On one of the early mornings of Gurudeva’s visit I had a conversation with Gurudeva on the topic of one’s devotional effort in Bhakti and one’s relationship with Vaishnavas. Continue reading “Perils of My Devotion”
Miracle of Nishtha
The following is based on a conversation that I had with Srila Gurudeva on the aspect of Nishtha in Bhakti. Srila Gurudeva expressed Nishtha as the summum bonum as all practices that are followed in the context of Bhakti especially under the auspices of a God-realized Spiritual master. Continue reading “Miracle of Nishtha”
Six handed Form
The Supreme Lord Krishna descended to the material world a second time as Lord Gauranga although this time the Lord came down as a concealed incarnation. What Lord Krishna spoke and explained as philosophy in the Bhagavat Gita and in the eleventh Canto of Srimad Bhagavatham was practically demonstrated by Lord Gauranga in the garb of a devotee. Continue reading “Six handed Form”
Bumble Bee
The mood of Sriji which even beats the stage of Prema or Maha bhava is called Mana. This transcendental emotion is only available in Goloka. Mana is the emotion of Sri Radhika which is defiant of even Sri Nandanandana. Continue reading “Bumble Bee”
Sparsh – Divine touch
Srila Gurudeva is the empowered form of Sriman Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. His mere presence is transformational. Srila Gurudeva always says that whatever happens in Vraja Bhumi all the time is “Leela” Continue reading “Sparsh – Divine touch”
Aashirvad – The Blessing
om ajñāna-timirāndhasya
jñānāñjana-śalākayā
cakṣur unmīlitaṁ yena
tasmai śrī-gurave namaḥ Continue reading “Aashirvad – The Blessing”
Hidden Agenda
The path of Bhakti has been described as the simplest among all paths of Yoga. Having said that Bhakti is not easy; the inner core of the sadhaka’s heart is that which determines the final destination of the sadhaka. Inner transformation through Bhakti depends on a lot of factors which includes Karma, Continue reading “Hidden Agenda”
Rare Gems- Vilapa Kusumanjali
Even giving an introduction to Vilapa Kusumanjali, the finest creation by Das Goswami (Raghunatha Das) is like offering a wick to the Sun. This greatest of creations in Gaudiya History is the most confidential, most exotic and foremost writing; Continue reading “Rare Gems- Vilapa Kusumanjali”
Job of a Devotee
Usually a person who qualifies as a Bhakta is surrendered to the Supreme Personality Lord Krishna. Such a surrendered aspirant of Bhakti engages in the whole-hearted service to the Lord by means of rendering service to Sri Gurudeva and by engaging in any or all of the nine limbs of devotional activity such as Hearing, Chanting, Remembering etc. Continue reading “Job of a Devotee”
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