Archive for the ‘Ancient Vedic History’ Category



GAUḌĪYA-DARŚANA

Śrī Prem Prayojan Prabhu

Excerpt from a class by Śrī Prem Prayojan Prabhu on Gauḍīya-darśana, spoken in Alachua (day 3), USA, 6 May 2023. Please see the link for the book in the right colum. Now, we are coming to some of the meanings of Gauḍīya-darśana. The word darśana comes from dṛś dhātu and lyuṭ pratyaya- the suffix lyuṭ […]



RAMA NAVAMI 2020

Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja RAMA-NAVAMI Bangkok, Thailand: April 11, 2003 Do you know the history of Ramayana? Maharaja Dasaratha had three hundred-sixty queens, but no sons. One day he went hunting, and in the evening he met a friend of his who was



THE IMPORTANCE OF SADHU SANGA

  108 Srila Prabhupada Quotes compiled by Isa prabhu “There are many societies and associations of pure devotees, and if someone with just a little faith begins to associate with such societies, his advancement to pure devotional service is rapid.” From the Nectar of devotion by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Chapter 19 On the Importance of […]



THE ULTIMATE REALIZATION IS BHAGAVAN NOT THE IMPERSONAL BRAHMAN

REALIZING THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH Factually, one who has got real realization, he knows the Absolute Truth is realized in three features, according to one’s capacity. The Absolute Truth is one. The example may be given: just like the sun-god, the sun planet, and the sunshine. They are one. But according to the capacity, we are, […]



Causeless Mercy. Taking Siksa from Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja.

Mathura – May 29, 1993 Originally published by the Harikatha team The following is Part Two of one of numerous darsanas (informal meetings) held by Srila Narayana Gosvami Maharaja for some of the ISKCON gurus and other senior ISKCON devotees. This darsana took place on May 29, 1993, in Mathura.



Shiva Ratri. A class by Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja

SIVA RATRI TODAY 13/02/2018 Free Siva Tattva book pdf download The following is a class on the day of Siva Ratri given in Holland, July 3, 1997 by Tridandisvami Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja Sri Narada has gone to Sankara, Lord Siva, and is glorifying him; “You are very near and dear to Lord […]



WORSHIPING GOVARDHANA HILL

  By Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada While engaged with the brāhmaṇas who were too involved in the performance of Vedic sacrifices, Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma also saw that the cowherd men were preparing a similar sacrifice in order to pacify Indra, the King of heaven, who is responsible for supplying water. As stated in the Caitanya–caritāmṛta, […]



HAPPY JANMASTAMI TO ALL

Sri Krishnachandrastakam by Srila Krishnadasa Kaviraja Goswami ambudAJjanendra-nIla-nindi-kAnti-DambaraH kuGkumodyad-arka-vidyud-aMzu-divyad-ambaraH zrImad-aGga-carcitendu-pItanAkta-candanaH svAGghri-dAsyado stu me sa ballavendra-nandanaH His abundantly beautiful complexion belittles the splendour of combined rain-clouds, black eye cosmetics, and sapphires.His garments appear effulgent like a rising sun tinted like kunkum powder and enhanced by shining bolts of lightning.His perfectly-formed limbs are anointed with sandalwood paste […]



TODAY IS RAMANAVAMI

By Srila BV Narayan Goswami Maharaja After Ravana was killed, Sita devi had to undergo the agni pariksa, fire test. Of course, Maya-Sita entered the fire, and the real Sita devi remained unharmed – proving that she was completely pure and chaste. Rama then gave the kingdom of Ravana to Vivisana, Ravana’s brother, and after […]



KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS A VERY DEEP PHILOSOPHY

                The Roots of the Krishna Consciousness movement For systematic dissemination of Vedic Knowledge to all human beings, Sampradayas (4 Disciplic Successions) were created and authorized by Lord Krishna Himself. A Sampradaya is a bonafide chain of Disciplic Succession of Genuine Spiritual Masters (Acharyas) beginning again with Lord […]



ANCIENT VEDIC KINGDOMS – CAMBODIA

Ancient Vedic Culture Krishna Consciousness is not something new. It is very ancient. It is only new to contemporary western society. Hare Krishna By James Cooper Cambodia along with its neighbours Burma and Thailand was once part of the ancient Vedic Kingdom. The original name of Cambodia is Kambhoja, which according to Vedic tradition was […]


Mayavadi Philosophy

A Short Refutation Of Mayavada Philosophy This philosophy was established by Sripad Sankaracarya, in order to refute Buddhistic doctrine. The Mayavadis believe that the Supreme Truth is brahman or spiritual energy which is unlimited, without form, qualities, or activity. According to Mayavada philosophy, all living entities are one with brahman, but at present, are covered […]