By Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Maharaja We attempt to speak about Krishna, but what can we really say? We memorise a few verses and recite them like a parrot, and that is the extent of our glorification of the Lord. Where is our inner feeling? Everyone goes around talking about raga-bhakti, but where is… Continue reading Chanting a Lakh Names
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Sampradaya Institution
The sampradaya institution has existed in this holy land of Bharata since time immemorial. The word sampradaya is a passive nominal formation from the Sanskrit verb root, sam-pra-da (‘to hand down’). Lexicographers define it as ‘the instruction that is passed down in a line of spiritual masters.’ This is also called disciplic succession or guru parampara,… Continue reading Sampradaya Institution
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