Loving Krishna – Part 1
What it takes to love Krishna? Rupa Goswami’s profound example makes it very clear even to a person absorbed in mundane consciousness what it is to love Krishna.
The DIVINITY of the Absolute
Kṛṣṇa, untouched by material nature, is moved only by love. Understanding His supreme position grants unwavering faith, guiding practitioners fearlessly on the path of devotional service.
Tatah kim Tatah kim Tatah kim
Removing the negatives in our life is definitely essential. But more essential is holding on to the positives in life. A reflection on Sankaracarya’s Gurvashtakam and Vishwanatha Chakravarti Thakura’s Gurvashtakam.
Making Life Easy and Divine by Heartfelt Remembrances
Remembering Hari, Guru and Vaishnavas in our life makes life easy and divine despite difficulties and challenges.
The Sweetest Elixir
This text appears in Hari-bhakti-vilasa [11.234]: madhura-madhuram etan mangalaṁ mangalānāṁsakala-nigama-vallī-sat-phalaṁ cit-svarūpamsakṛdapi parigītaṁ śraddhayā helayā vābhṛgu-vara nara-mātraṁ tārayet kṛṣṇa-nāma ”The holy name of Kṛṣṇa is the highest benediction, above any other benedictions; it is sweeter than the sweetest honey, the eternal fruit of transcendental knowledge of the tree of the entire scriptures. O best of the
The Touchstone of Holy Name
Reflections on Chanting – The best thought is to have Krishna in our minds. Holy Name is better than any touchstone.
When “Attempt” reaches Boiling Point
When does Krishna reveal Himself? What is the revelation for pure devotees and what is it for sadhakas?