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”
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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”
In Pursuit – Part Eight
Thakhura Mahasaya further goes to describe the moods or rasa involved in the loving service of Krishna. The tranquil mood or Santa Rasa is the basic mood of accepting Krishna favourably. Yet in this mood the ingredient Continue reading “In Pursuit – Part Eight”
Sadhguru Surrender Insights
When one surrenders to a Sadhguru in the Gaudiya Vaishnava parampara line, one is guided by the Sadhguru externally and the caitya guru internally. Dissemination of knowledge and establishment in wisdom Continue reading “Sadhguru Surrender Insights”
In Pursuit – Part Seven
Srila Narottama Mahasaya says that by decorating the body with the foot-dust of Vaishnavas one attains the highest perfection. So if one has intense greed to perform bhakti, one should greedily serve Vaishnavas. Continue reading “In Pursuit – Part Seven”
Lessons from Gurudeva- Pure Devotee
Gurudeva says that there are five things that determine the qualification of one as a pure devotee especially in the path of Raganuga Bhakti. They are Vishwaas (Complete faith), Samarpan (Complete Surrender), Vinamrata (Humility), Sadachar (Vaishnava Etiquette) and Radha Dasyam (Exclusive service to Srimati Radharani). Continue reading “Lessons from Gurudeva- Pure Devotee”
Gurudeva’s Friend
Gurudeva has a friend called Vishwaroop Baba. The friendship between my beloved spiritual master and Vishwaroop Baba spans over many years, I do not know how many years. I will address Vishwaroop Baba as simply Baba Continue reading “Gurudeva’s Friend”
Charan Pahari 