Writings: Varnasrama-tattva

Vaishnava Seva

Sep 8 2022 - Krishna Talk 243

Vaishnavas might be householders or renunciants, but in vaiṣhṇava-seva, it is not merely the devotee’s ashrama that commands respect. Rather, gradation among Vaiṣhṇavas is gauged according to their advancement in bhakti. » more

Gitara Janma-rahasya

Bhaktivinoda Thakura

Sep 9 2013 - Krishna Talk 164

By preaching the devotional processes of hearing and chanting, I establish the jiva’s eternal constitutional position. » more

Tridandi

Sarasvati Thakura

Aug 31 2009 - Krishna Talk 87

To conquer the urge of the tongue and genitals is called dhrti. Those who have become tridandis have conquered their body, mind and words. News found in periodicals is full of mundane talks. It is impossible for tridandis to read such newspapers that report topics of the illusory world (maya-katha... » more

Sampradayika Sannyasa

Rupanuga Dasa

Apr 10 2008 - Krishna Talk 76

Real renunciation means to engage everything in the service of the Lord and to fix one's aspiration to serve Him with great determination -- not just simply renouncing for the sake of renouncing. If one does so, he is not actually a sannyasi. » more

Caitanya Monks

Jan 18 2008 - Krishna Talk 74

If you accept this sannyasa-vesa, this is only favorable to the activity, but the real thing is the service. The all-important thing is the service, not the dress. The dress can help me to a certain extent to remind me, 'Oh, I am a sannyasi, I am disconnected with other branches of knowledge and... » more

Daiva-varnasrama

Swami B.G. Narasingha

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

Babaji Sannyasa

Swami B.G. Narasingha

Dec 2 2002 - Krishna Talk 39

On this past Radhastami you gave Babaji Sannyasa (initiation) to a disciple of one of your Godbrothers (Srila Turya dasa Prabhu Mahasaya). But as per my understanding the Babaji Sannyasa is not authorized in the disciplic succession of your Guru Maharaja (A.C. Bhaktivedanta Svami Prabhupada). So... » more

Is Sannyasa Forbidden in Kali Yuga?

Nov 27 2002 - Krishna Talk 34

Some time ago, a sannyasi who could not maintain his vows of renunciation wrote an apologetic letter on the internet addressed to his disciples and friends wherein he explained the numerous reasons why he could not continue in the renounced order of life. In order to excuse his weakness, the... » more

Sannyasa: It's Internal Meaning

Swami B.B. Vishnu

Date Unknown - Article

The following is an excerpt from a talk given by Sripad Bhaktibhavana Visnu Maharaja on the occasion of Srila Prabhupada's Sannyasa initiation anniversary at Kesavaji Gaudiya Matha in Mathura. » more