The meaning of the word, Guru (Spiritual master), is very grave. If the word is analyzed it’s only two parts ‘Gu’ and ‘ru’ are obtained. Here ‘Gu’ signifies ‘Darkness’ and ‘ru’ means ‘Light’. It simply indicates that he who is able to save forever illusioned persons from the clutches of darkened maya (illusion) and is… Continue reading Meaning of the Word Guru
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Devotees of Krishna are Truly Very Rare
According to Sriman Mahaprabhu, the apostle of love, devotee of Sri Krishna is very rare. But, in recent days so many rare devotees of Krishna are found all around. Is the utterance of the Lord a false one then? No, it can never be false. Devotees of Krishna are truly very rare. Srila Bhakti Bibudha… Continue reading Devotees of Krishna are Truly Very Rare
Bona Fide Devotees are Unable to Keep Themselves Hidden
Similarly, like a fragrant flower, bona fide devotees are unable to keep themselves hidden. People are always searching after a bona fide devotee and eventually they will find them, because they are spreading the fragrance of Divine Love. Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
Devotee is like a Fragrant Flower
A bona fide devotee is like a fragrant flower. A fragrant flower is difficult to keep hidden because it is always spreading fragrance. That fragrance is taking people towards the flower. Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj
Shri Chaitanya’s Teachings; Shrimad Bhagavatam and Vaisnava Cult
Shri Chaitanya’s Teachings; Shrimad Bhagavatam and Vaisnava Cult by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur These are answers to the questions put to the author by Pandit Shyamasundar Chakravarty, a famous leader of the Independence movement in India and also the then Chief Editor of Servant and Vasumati (eng). Shyamasundar Chakravarty’s Interview Q: — Which is… Continue reading Shri Chaitanya’s Teachings; Shrimad Bhagavatam and Vaisnava Cult
Sri Guru-tattva and Seva
Sri Guru-tattva and Seva Excerpts from a lecture delivered by: Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada in the Sarasvata Assembly Hall, Sri Caitanya Matha, Mayapura Saturday, 9.00 pm, on the 28th day of the month of Magha (January) 1931 om ajnana-timirandhasya jnananjana-salakaya caksur unmilitam yena tasmai sri-gurave namah A Golden Opportunity to Serve Collectively… Continue reading Sri Guru-tattva and Seva
Have I Made a Mistake?
HAVE I MADE A MISTAKE? by Srila Bhakti Dayita Madhava Gosvami Maharaja My Doubt A doubt occasionally arises in my heart. I think, Have I made a mistake in accepting the shelter of the lotus feet of the Gaudiya Vaishnavas? It certainly seems so. I appear to have made a mistake in taking up… Continue reading Have I Made a Mistake?
The Holy Name
The Holy Name Taken from “Loving Search For The Lost Servant” by Srila Bhakti Raksak Sridhar Gosvami Maharaja “Rupa Goswami Prabhupada says that Krsna’s name, form, qualities, and eternal associates everything about Him – is not mundane, but purely spiritual. It cannot be perceived by our gross senses. Simply by vibrating the sound krsna, our… Continue reading The Holy Name
The Secret of the Destruction of Devaki’s Six Unborn Children
The Secret of the Destruction of Devaki’s Six Unborn Children By Srila Bhakti Promode Puri Maharaja In the book Sri Hari-vamsa (2nd chapter of theVisnu-parva) it is written that Hamsa, Suvikrama, Kratha, Damana, Ripu-mardana and Krodha-hanta, who are known as the sad-garbha (six unborn children), are the sons of the demon Kalanemi. They performed intense… Continue reading The Secret of the Destruction of Devaki’s Six Unborn Children
Establish Harmony and Peace
Nations and societies often create slogans to try to establish harmony and peace. But due to a lack of understanding about their relationship with God, they maintain the idea of enemies and the desire for war within their hearts. Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Maharaj