The base of Bhajana is firm intention. When one is attracted to Bhakti Shastras, one may conclude that it is divine will in operation for one to gravitate towards the Ultimate. It is only by the will of the one who is beyond the ken of mind and intelligence that has chosen you. No one can gravitate towards the Lord without His ultimate sanction. Continue reading “Force of Bhajana”
From Gross to Subtle
The world is spinning and so is our mind. The whole of existence is in the wake of spin. However if we analyze closely we will observe that the phenomenal world is the spin of consciousness. Continue reading “From Gross to Subtle”
Sanatana deserts Madana Gopala
Santana Goswami was the foremost of the Six Goswamis of Vrindavana. At the command of Sriman Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Sanatana Goswami spent his time in the forests of Vrindavana in Bhajana Continue reading “Sanatana deserts Madana Gopala”
Mood of Black Tilaka
The Gaudiya Vaishnavas of Radha Kunda wear the Greyish black tilaka of the Parivaras which represents the highest ideals in Bhakti. However in the tilaka itself there are two varieties that we usually find. Continue reading “Mood of Black Tilaka”
Colours of Radha Kunda
One of the foremost Acaryas of our parampara Srila Visvanath Chakravarthypada says in his famous grantha Vraja Riti Cintamani that Sri Radha Kunda is Srimati Radharani in the liquid form. How did she attain this beautiful form? Continue reading “Colours of Radha Kunda”
Making of a perfect Vaishnava
Conversations with Srila Gurudeva in a submissive demeanour reveal the most confidential secrets of Vaishnavic consciousness. Srila Gurudeva reveals the highest mood of a perfect Vaishnava through his own example and presents a model which all serious practitioners in the movement of Sriman Mahaprabhu should aspire for. Continue reading “Making of a perfect Vaishnava”
Tryst with a saint
The other day, I was at the Mathura train station to see off Rajeshwari Dasiji (my newest God-sister) and Subala Charan Dasji. Rohini Dasi was there with me in the car. As I took my position on the Car-wheel to drive back to Vrindavana, I suddenly heard somebody greet me “Radhe Radhe”. Continue reading “Tryst with a saint”
Duplicity in Surrender
There are various moods of surrender on the path of devotional life especially in the context of attaining the Prayojana (highest ideal) of eternal servitude to the divine couple. When one surrenders one’s all to the Sadhguru , it should be understood that one surrenders one’s thoughts, emotions, intelligence and one’s entire being at the feet of Sadhguru. Continue reading “Duplicity in Surrender”
Sadhana Sadhya – Kripa Sadhya
According to the revealed Shastras and the opinion of the Sadhus in the Gaudiya Vaishnava Parampara, there are two broad ways in which one attains the “Prayojana” or the ultimate goal of Sadhana. They are namely the attainment through sadhana (Sadhana Sadhya) and the attainment through mercy (Kripa Sadhya). Continue reading “Sadhana Sadhya – Kripa Sadhya”
Three Stage Bhakti Schools
By the mercy of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu this material world has fortunately become a school of Bhakti. There are many organizations all over India and the world which preach the gospel of devotion to Krishna. The Supreme Lord has mercifully been divided into three distinct classes of Bhakti Yoga. Continue reading “Three Stage Bhakti Schools”
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