Reflections on the path of devotion.

Pujyapada Premananda Prabhu Purusottama vrata about - Prabhuji 29 Sep 2020

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A subtle distinction between the ideas of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura and Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura

After paramārādhya Śrīla Gurudeva accepted sannyāsa, following every Gaura-pūrṇimā, he invariably went to meet with pūjyapāda Śrīmad Bhakti Rakṣaka Śrīdhara Mahārāja, from whom he had received his sannyāsa-veśa. When he went to Śrī Caitanya Sārasvata…

Kṛṣṇa’s Pastimes and Our Internal Obstacles

Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes are eternally occurring in Vraja, Mathurā, and Dvārakā simultaneously. In this world, Kṛṣṇa appears to leave Vraja and go to Mathurā, but all pastimes occur simultaneously in the spiritual realm. There are millions…

Friends, Relatives, Thieves

However many friends and relatives we have in this world are thieves, stealing our time, our energy, our love, and keeping us away from God. How can we be freed of material attachment, and receive…

The Glories of the Holy Name - 09 June 1996

Although Valmiki tried chanting Rama Rama, he was not able to. He was such a great sinner. All of you think it is very easy to chant Bhagavan’s name while dying; but it is not…

HOW DID KRSNA SERVE AND DECORATE RADHARANI?

Krsna who is param premi’, the topmost beloved, served His dear most Srimati Radhika. He picked flowers and decorated Her hair and braid. Before this some Gopis had enmity and jealousy toward Radharani, but seeing…

Pujyapada Premananda Prabhu Gopal-campu, Uttara1.5.52, Killing Kamsa - Prabhuji 28 Sep 2020

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Gopal-campu, Uttara1.5.52, Killing Kamsa - Prabhuji 28 Sep 2020

He Was Serving His Gurudeva In So Many Ways

I met him in 1946 in Calcutta, when there was no ISKCON. He was apparently simply a gṛhastha Vaiṣṇava. He had been a friend of my Gurudeva since 1923. My Guru Mahārāja was somewhat senior…

The Distinction Between the Smārta and Vaiṣṇava Conceptions

You should always remember that the Vaiṣṇavas and devotees of Bhagavān are unfailingly pure. Impurity never touches them, even during birth and death. What to speak of Vaiṣṇavas, anyone who takes shelter of harināma is…

KRSNA THE GREAT MASSEUSE

Krsna once said; “I am a great masseuse. I can relieve all kinds of distress and pain and anxiety through my massaging. When I massage the feet, then within the body all kinds of strength…

Krsna’s Flute Song - 09 June 1996 - Houston

Putana came to kill Krsna in the guise of a mother, so Krsna gave her the position of a mother. On the day of Gopastami, Krsna started to herd the calves and cows. After His…

Help of the Most High

"At the bottom of your heart this wealth must be there, the sincere feeling that, "I am the most needy (of your grace)." And the devotees will say in the background, "as much as you…

Pujyapada Premananda Prabhu Padmini Ekadasi - Prabhuji 27 Sep 2020

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Padmini Ekadasi - Prabhuji 27 Sep 2020

The Ultimate Siksa-guru - New Jersey 15 July 1996

Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī is the best śikṣā-guru, Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is better, and Śrīmatī Rādhikā is the ultimate śikṣā-guru. All Vaiṣṇavas who are superior to me are my śikṣā gurus, but there are gradations among…

At the Bank of the Yamunā

As those incidences transpired, (in which Kṛṣṇa went to Mathurā and killed Kaṁsa) Nanda Bābā was waiting at the bank of the Yamunā. He was thinking that Devakī and Vāsudeva had been showing Kṛṣṇa and…

WHERE CAN YOU FIND BHAKTI?

Wherever the devotees of the Lord are always engaged in His kirtana and performing sravana and smarana, rememberance of the Lord continuously, then if you go there then you can develop your bhakti. Otherwise if…

Service to the Sampradāya

Some time in 1956, Śrīla Gurudeva came to Mathurā to visit Śrī Keśavajī Gauḍīya Maṭha. At that time, the followers of the Nimbārka sampradāya in Vṛndāvana were publishing a spiritual journal called Śrī Sudarśana. In…

Inside the Hidden Heart of Jagannatha – Padmini Ekadasi

Every year there are 24 or 25 Ekadasis. But during Adhika-masa in a lunar leapmonth year, when Purusottama-vrata appears, there are two extra Ekadasis. This Ekadasi’s name is Padmini Ekadasi. In some places it is…

Pujyapada Premananda Prabhu Gopal-campu, Uttara1.5, Kamsa's arena - Prabhuji 26 Sep 2020

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Gopal-campu, Uttara1.5, Kamsa's arena - Prabhuji 26 Sep 2020

Engage in the Service of Bhagavān Mukunda

Those who have left all worldly duties behind to serve Mukunda and who, being fully surrendered to Him, are engaged in His bhajana, are not indebted to their parents, elders, and demigods. They are not…