Writings: Sastra-tattva

The Bhagavata — Its Philosophy, Its Ethics, and Its Theology

Sukadeva Goswami Speaking Bhagavatam
Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Sep 20 2021 - Krishna Talk 234
The Vaiṣṇava is ready to honour all great men without distinction of caste, because they are filled with the energy of God. See how universal is the religion of Bhāgavata. It is not intended for a certain class of the Hindus alone but it is a gift to man at large in whatever country he is born and... » more

Our Approach to the Higher Plane

Krishna with the Gopis
Swami B.G. Narasingha
Sep 17 2021 - Krishna Talk 233
Not to minimise the rāsa-līla of Kṛṣṇa, but one should not jump over all that Kṛṣṇa has said, and all that Kṛṣṇa has done, and arrive at the most esoteric part of Kṛṣṇa's līla. If one does this, then one will face problems and even possible destruction. » more

On Knowledge and Pure Devotion

Swami B.V. Yati
Nov 14 2009 - Krishna Talk 97
In the famous talks between Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Ramananda Raya (Ramananda Samvada), Ramananda Raya gives Mahaprabhu several propositions on what actually is the ultimate goal of life beginning from varnasrama-dharma, leading up to the ultimate conception. » more

The Literalist

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Oct 30 2009 - Krishna Talk 95
A literal understanding of sastra, as it seems to be regarded in some sections of the greater Vaishnava community, is looked down upon as being neophyte or simply not intellectually satisfying. Some even consider the literal understanding of sastra to be the great enemy of progressive Krsna... » more

Ujjvala-nilamani

Swami B.R. Sridhara
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

Scholarship vs Divine Revelation

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Dec 3 2002 - Krishna Talk 41
I have read an article by a scholar (Mr. Jan Brzezinski, aka. Jagadananda Dasa/ Jagat) in which he suggests that Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura has counterfeited three books; Caitanya-upanisad, Prema-vivarta and Navadvipa-satakam. My question is: How much attention or credit should a practicing devotee... » more

‘Advaita Prakasa’ Reviewed

Oct 19 2002 - Krishna Talk 37
A book called Advaita Prakasa was recently translated from Bengali into English. I was very inspired by it and it seemed to be bona-fide, but I recently heard that it is an unauthorized literature. Can you explain? » more

Способствовали ли Веды развитию цивилизации?

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Sep 19 2000 - Krishna Talk 7
Способствовали ли Веды развитию цивилизации? Если да, то как? » more

Byla védská civilizace pokročilá?

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Sep 19 2000 - Krishna Talk 7
Byla védská civilizace pokročilá? Pokud ano, tak jak? » more

Have the Vedas advanced civilization?

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Sep 19 2000 - Krishna Talk 7
Have the Vedas advanced civilization? If yes, how? » more

The Bhagavata

Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Date Unknown - Article
We love to read a book which we never read before. We are anxious to gather whatever information is contained in it and with such acquirement our curiosity stops. This mode of study prevails amongst a great number of readers, who are great men in their own estimation as well as in the estimation of... » more

The Supremacy of Srimad Bhagavatam over the Vedas

Date Unknown - Article
That the Vedas are eternal and apauruseya is a fact that all sampradayas, including the school of Sankara, unanimously agree with. They constitute the means of receiving knowledge about the Absolute Truth. However, there are certain factors that make it practically impossible to study the Vedas in... » more

Sastra-ninda - Rejecting the Sastra

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Date Unknown - Article
To a neophyte disciple there may appear to be contradictions between guru, sadhu, and sastra but such contradictions are only apparent not real. Seeing an apparent contradiction between guru, sadhu, and sastra a neophyte devotee sometimes rejects either the guru, the sadhu, orthe sastra. » more

Bhagavad Gita (Russian)

Swami B.G. Narasingha
Bhagavad Gita (Russian)
The Bhagavad-gita is the key philosophical scripture that delineates the esoteric principles of bhakti-yoga. Within this conversation between Bhagavan Sri Krsna and His devotee Arjuna, lies the answers to the most fundamental questions of life and a clear explanation of the devotional process which... » more
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Sri Siksastaka with the Commentary of Swami BR Sridhara Maharaja (In Kannada)

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Sri Siksastaka with the Commentary of Swami BR Sridhara Maharaja (In Kannada)
These eight Sanskrit verses composed by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu contain the essence of devotion to Lord Krsna. This edition also contains an important commentary by Swami Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Goswami. » more
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