Vaishnava Darshan – Part 8
What is the hallmark of a devotee? Is it how he appears materially, or is it something else? The real darshan of a Vaishnava is his or her response to a spiritual stimulus.
The Heart of Krishna
Krishna’s heart is not easy to understand. Through the sciptures, we can understand what is in Krishna’s heart. The two things present in the heart of the Krishna are compassion for everyone, and affection for His devotees. Understanding of Krishna’s heart can help us become dearer to Him by trying to make those things dear which are His heart!!!
Vaishnava Darshan – Part 7
How does a madhyama-adhikari, or an intermediate devotee see other devotees? Taken from Jaiva Dharma by Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura.
Vaishnava Darshan – Part 6
Although Srimad Bhagavatam is meant for establishing the supremacy of Krishna, inherently the supremacy of devotees gets established by Krishna’s own behaviour with devotees. Devotees of the Lord are greater than even the demigods, holy places, holy tirthas and even the Supreme Lord Himself.
Vaishnava Darshan – Part 5
Krishna’s immense appreciation for His devotees should inspire us to develop similar feelings of affection and worship for devotees. After all, devotee’s darshan should be in line with Krishna’s darshan.
Vaishnava Darshan – Part 3
As our material infection reduces, to that degree we are able to see the greatness in a Vaishnava. Following a Vaishnava is not just subscribing him, but to really understand what is in his or heart. That requires grace of the Lord.
Vaishnava Darshan – Part 2
Devotees glance can infuse spiritual desires in our hearts, it can enthuse us to go on in Krishna Consciousness, and even if due to limitations of material world we are not able to receive their merciful glance, even their darsana can help us advance in bhakti.
Vaishnava Darshan – Part 1
Darsana of a devotee is Glorious – Darsane pavitra koro ei tomara guna – Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura says. How should we take darsana of devotees?
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