Writings

Prabhupada in his room at Radha Damodara Mandir

The Role of Sri Guru in the Gaudiya Sampradaya

It is said in the revealed scriptures that to understand the very meaning of religion, self-realization and to know God, one has to approach a bona-fide spiritual master through the proper process. A guru or acarya heads a certain sampradaya and brings down the knowledge of the revealed scriptures from the previous acaryas. He practices according to his spiritual master’s instructions and distributes those instructions through his disciples to deliver the fallen souls in this material world.
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Sri Gayatri Mantrartha Dipika

Sri Gayatri Mantrartha Dipika is an enlightening illumination on the essential meaning of Sri Gayatri. This publication presents the remarkable madhurya (conjugal) conception of Sri Gayatri as revealed by sastra (scripture), sadhus (pure devotees), and acaryas (bona fide spiritual masters). The text also extensively describes the principles of upanayana-samskara, pancaratrika-diksa and bhagavati-diksa.
Swami BG Narasingha
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Our Affectionate Guardians (Unabridged)

Documents the intimate relationship of Srila Prabhupada and Srila Sridhara Maharaja from their early days together, sharing quarters during the difficult days in the Gaudiya Matha and after Srila P

Swami BB Vishnu
Our Affectionate Guardians book cover

Our Affectionate Guardians

Documents the intimate relationship of Srila Prabhupada and Srila Sridhara Maharaja from their early days together, sharing quarters during the difficult days in the Gaudiya Matha and after Srila P

Swami BB Vishnu
Srila Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja

Faith confirms the Absolute

In his illumination on the eighth verse of Sri Upadesamrta, Srila Sridhara Maharaja discusses faith in relation to what faith is and what it is not. This is the Vedic process of learning. When you learn about something you must also understand what it is not. Take gold for example – when you learn what are the qualities of gold, you must also learn what is not gold. Learning what is not gold is sometimes more important than learning what gold is, because you must also be able to identify imitation gold.

Yamuna Bridge Construction

As many of you may already know, there is a very unsightly bypass bridge being built over the Yamuna River in Vrindavana in the area of Kesighat. This government undertaking is disturbing the beauty and sanctity of Kesighat. Furthermore it seems that the construction is actually illegal but the government officials concerned have taken up the project anyway.
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Prakrta-rasa Aranya Chedini

A thought provoking book which promises to be of interest to the devotional community. A compilation of twenty-one articles written over a period of three years.

Swami BG Narasingha

Kumbha Mela - The World's Largest Act of Faith

On the occasion of Kumbha Mela, pilgrims from every nook and corner of India - speaking different languages and dialects, wearing distinctive markings on their foreheads, donning various types of d

Swami BG Narasingha
Swami BB Vishnu

Modern Education or Mass Execution

In today’s world, education can be defined as the systematic distribution or the reception of knowledge in society, which is viewed from various perspectives based upon cultural values, language, people and religion. In periods of social transition, education becomes central to our future well-being. Therefore, the shaping of education is the shaping of generations and society

Saranagati

Saranagati to the spiritual master is a prerequisite for any devotee aspiring for spiritual progress. Srila Sridhara Maharaja says, "In my study I found that saranagati alone is sufficient to produce all sorts of development in bhakti."

The Definition of Faith

Faith is the basis of all things and as we advance spiritually then our faith also develops and grows. In Vedic philosophy faith is not an abstract or impersonal concept, it is not a state of mind but an energy that stimulates the heart and confirms the spiritual path for the devotee. Faith in its purest form is the halo of Srimati Radharani, by the light of which we may understand Krsna.

Devotional Principles

After wandering in this material world for many lifetimes, by the mercy of guru and Krsna, the seed of devotion is awakened within our heart. The process starts with a little faith (adau sraddha) and this faith leads us to seek answers (pariprasna) and the association of devotees (sadhu-sanga), those who are practitioners of the devotional process. The cultivation of this seed of the creeper of devotion is the substance of our devotional life.