Reflections on the path of devotion.

Krsna is a Very Bad Person

The disguised Krishna said, "Krishna is a very bad person. He killed a lady, a cow, an innocent calf and a snake." Srimati Radhika replied, "No, it is not like that. Aristasura was not a…

The Selfish Near God

There are people who, although they have the fortune of being close to God, are completely selfish. They want to steal Krsna, keep Him close, and make Him their servant. Akrura is the leader of…

I Only Want to Serve Radha-Krsna

The purport of all Vedas, Upanisads, and other Vedic scriptures is to serve Radha-Krsna Conjugal. We should not be entangled in varnasrama-dharma or lokika (material) dharma. A devotee is certainly situated in daivi-varnasrama dharma, but…

Eternally in Vraja, But Why Viraha?

Their meditation was strengthened and they continuously served Him and met with Him in internal consciousness, antardasa, as they constantly did kirtana of His names, forms, qualities, and pastimes. Our Guru-varga have manifested many commentaries…

I Might Think

1. I might think that I have power but actually Krishna has all power. 2. If I am not surrendered, false pride will come. 3. I get what I deserve. This is karma.

Krsna's Weakness

The gopis said, "If people offer themselves to Krsna, Krsna accepts them. He cannot refuse them. This is His weakness. He even accepted the witch Putana as a mother. She offered her breast milk to…

This is Our Philosophy

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has given instructions on ten types of tattva to the faithful jivas. This is the Dasa-mula Tattva as written by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura in Jaiva-dharma. Note down these principals in your heart…

New book about Srila Rupa Gosvami

A new book on the life and teachings of Srila Rupa Gosvami just arrived from the press! On August 1st, Prabhuji said to send it to press. On the 2nd our superstar Godsisters took it…

Sri Brhad Bhagavatamrta, Vol.1

Another new book came yesterday! Just in time for Baladeva's birthday! Contact us if you would like to receive a copy.

Sri Guru Darsana Published in Chinese: 5 Volumes!

The Soft-hearted Lord

The gopis knew that Krsna and Baladeva were very soft-hearted. If anyone in Mathura were to just offer them a little love and service then they will come under their control. The gopis thought, “If…

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The gopis were not worried that Krsna may be harmed by Kamsa. That is not why they were distressed. They knew that Krsna’s heart was very soft and that as soon as Vasudeva and Devaki…

The Gopis' Lament: Akrura Takes Krishna to Mathura

The gopis were not worried that Krsna may be harmed by Kamsa. That is not why they were distressed. They knew that Krsna’s heart was very soft and that as soon as Vasudeva and Devaki…

Baladeva Purnima

Balarama always thought, and He was in the mood, that His father was Nanda Baba -- not Vasudev Maharaja. He never thought, "I am the son of Devaki and Vasudeva." Mula Sankarsana is Baladeva in…

Bring Vrndavan in the Heart

1. Today is Pavitra-rupini Ekadasi & beginning of Sri Sri Radha-Govinda’s Jhulan-yatra. 2. We should try to bring Vrindavan in our heart. 3. To be pure, arrange a swinging seat in your heart for Sri…

He is Rupa Manjari

1. In Vraja-lila, he is Rupa-manjari. 2. Rupa-manjari is the embodiment of Srimati Radhika’s love. So one who receives her mercy naturally receives the mercy of Srimati Radhika. 3. He arranges everything for the service…

Guru is Father, Vaisnava is Mother

1. Guru is like father and vaisnavas are like mothers. 2. Gaura-Nitai are the original fathers of sankirtana. 3. Sankirtana is like a blossoming lotus that attracts everyone by its sweet-smelling honey...

Baladeva Prabhu is Guru

1. Baladeva Prabhu is Krishna Himself with a speciality in complexion and mood. He identifies himself as Krishna’s servant and has a fair complexion. 2. He is the original Spiritual Master. 3. Generally, his fraternal…

Prabhuji Making a Japa-Mala Video

Haribol! In this video, after cooking lunch for the hundreds of guests who come for the daily free lunch prasada, Prabhuji finishes up making japa-malas for devotees. Radhe Shyam!

Merciful Chastisement

1. Chastisement by guru and vaisnavas is highly beneficial for me. 2. I am willing to be humiliated and beaten by maya thousands of times, but I cannot accept the affectionate discipline of guru and…

Who is Srila Rupa Gosvami?

We should try to mix our hearts with the heart of Srila Raghunatha dasa Gosvami. Without avesa we cannot taste all these mellows. When we hear and read these verses, we should identify ourselves as…

The Pure and Simple Hearts

When we do not offer ourselves to God, we will find that we only have taste for temporary things, or things of this world of death. When we sit in kirtana or hari-katha we become…

The Heart is a Flower

1. Happiness can only be attained by surrendering at the lotus feet of sri guru. 3. My heart is a flower which sri guru offers at the lotus feet of Srimati Radhika. 4. We pray…

Where is Love, There is Doubt

The truth is that, wherever there is deep love, there is doubt. This is not the fault of a person with love; this is natural. For example, when a child goes to school and is…