Writings related to "Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati"

Mar 4 2015 - Krishna Talk 189

The consciousness of a jiva, drowned by the filth of Mayavada, cannot pervert Gaura's name, quality or activities... » more

Sri Sri Sarasvati Samlapa (A Discourse With Sarasvati Thakura)

Oct 2 2014 - Krishna Talk 186

If we remain apathetic to the teachings of Sri Caitanya, then we will enthrone Satan as a devotee of Caitanya or even as Caitanya Himself. » more

Sri Guru Tattva and the Secret of Diksa (Part 3)

Feb 20 2014 - Krishna Talk 178

If one wants to attain real pleasure by removing displeasure, then the mind is to be destroyed. » more

Sri Guru-Tattva and the Secret of Diksa (Part 2)

Feb 10 2014 - Krishna Talk 177

Maintaining a mundane mentality and the mentality of being a guru, results in a mentality that leads us to hell. » more

Sri Guru-Tattva and the Secret of Diksa (Part 1)

Jan 29 2014 - Krishna Talk 176

One will never attain the mercy of Krsna if he tries to gratify and serve his wife, friend, servant etc. instead of Krsna. » more

Srila Sarasvati Thakura’s Appearance Day

Mar 1 2013 - Krishna Talk 155

The following is a lecture given by Srila Sridhara Maharaja on Srila Sarasvati Thakura’s appearance day on 24th February 1981 » more

Srila Sarasvati Thakura's Disappearance Day

Dec 31 2012 - Krishna Talk 153

Lecture given by Srila Sridhara Maharaja in the evening of the 24th December 1944 at Sri Caitanya Matha, Mayapura, and published in Dainik Nadiya Prakasa on the occasion of the observance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura’s disappearance. » more

Grha-Pravesa – Entering a New House

May 19 2012 - Krishna Talk 141

Grha-pravesa should only be performed by the devotees – non-devotees should not perform it! » more

Srila Sarasvati Thakura’s Disappearance Day

Dec 14 2011 - Krishna Talk 135

The following is a lecture by Srila Narasingha Maharaja on the disappearance day of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura. » more

Ekalavya and Arjuna

Nov 23 2011 - Krishna Talk 134

The aspiration to become greater than the Vaisnavas is not devotion – it is anti-devotional. » more

Prakrta Rasa Sata Dusani Part 5

Oct 5 2011 - Krishna Talk 132

The fifth and final installment of Prakrta-rasa Sata-dusani. » more

Sri Radhastami

Sep 3 2011 - Krishna Talk 131

The following discourse was spoken by Srila Sarasvati Thakura on Radhastami, September 19th, 1931 » more

Prakrta Rasa Sata Dusani Part 4

Aug 10 2011 - Krishna Talk 129

The fourth installment of Prakrta-rasa Sata-dusani. » more

Prakrta Rasa Sata Dusani Part 3

Jul 30 2011 - Krishna Talk 128

The third installment of Prakrta-rasa Sata-dusani. » more

Prakrta Rasa Sata Dusani Part 2

Jul 4 2011 - Krishna Talk 126

The second installment of Prakrta-rasa Sata-dusani. » more

Prakrta Rasa Sata Dusani Part 1

Jun 22 2011 - Krishna Talk 125

This publication, Prakrta-rasa Sata-dusani by Srila Sarasvati Thakura with the Anuvrtti of Swami B.G. Narasingha is being presented in five parts. » more

Everything is by Mahaprabhu’s Grace

Mar 16 2011 - Krishna Talk 123

This appearance day of Mahaprabhu is a good day to remember that everything comes by His grace. We should sincerely pray for His grace. » more

Ujjvala-nilamani

Mar 7 2009 - Krishna Talk 86

We did not venture to enter the details of madhurya-rasa. Our Guru Maharaja did not like it. But it will come irresistibly within you, you go on, sravana kirtana. Pujala raga-patha gaurava-bhange. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. It is so high. When it will come it will awaken within you.... » more

Dawn of the Age of Love?

Feb 24 2009 - Krishna Talk 85

Numerous opinions abound about there being or not being an advent of Kalki-avatara at the end of Kali-yuga. Although Srimad Bhagavatam has mentioned the appearance of Kalki-avatara at the end of this Kali-yuga, some preachers are of the opinion that due to ‘the dawn of the age of love’ there will... » more

Satkona - Star of David or Star of Goloka?

Feb 6 2009 - Krishna Talk 84

The Star of David [in Hebrew, the Magen David or Shield of David] is renowned as the sacred symbol of the Jewish faith. Indeed, the Star of David is the distinguishing feature on the Israeli flag and as an ornament of jewelry the Star of David is proudly worn by millions of devout Jews worldwide.... » more

Raga-patha is Above All

May 5 2008 - Krishna Talk 77

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura composed the verse, matala hari-jana visaya range pujala raga-patha gaurava-bhange, in 1930 on the occasion of moving the Deities of Sri Gaurasundara and Sri Sri Vinoda-Anandajiu from the old house at Ultadanga Junction Road to the new temple in Bagh Bazaar,... » more

Daiva-varnasrama

Jan 4 2007 - Krishna Talk 68

Question: We have heard that Bhaktivinoda Thakura instructed Srila Bhaktisiddhanta to establish the system of daiva-varnasrama. My question is, what is daiva-varnasrama? Is it something different from varnasrama as we generally know it? Answer: Yes, daiva-varnasrama is significantly different from... » more

Society Consciousness vs. Krsna Consciousness

Oct 16 2006 - Krishna Talk 66

I read a recent article on the internet by a leading ISKCON sannyasi/GBC/guru wherein he says, "We cannot even extend this family [ISKCON] to Srila Bhaktisiddhanta. We cannot even take one step forward because the problem is if we put too much emphasis on Srila Bhaktisiddhanta, then we will miss... » more

Fools Rush In Where Angels Fear to Tread