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Faith in Saints or Faith in Scientists?

Hasyapriya das Hasyapriya Prabhu: Is the scientist a noble researcher or someone who is following a lust for recognition? Are we to put our faith in their conclusions and theories when trying to understand what will give us real happiness? Our faith should be placed in the Absolute’s divine agent, the saint, Sri Guru.

Srila Gurudev’s Pranam Mantra -Excerpt from Revealed Truth

The following is an excerpt from Revealed Truth, the latest book published by Sripad Tyagi Maharaj on Srila Govinda Maharaj’s lectures.

Sri Chaitanyadev

Srila Sridhar Maharaj explains how “…when the Absolute is distributing Himself, He becomes Sri Chaitanyadev. And that Sri Chaitanyadev in the highest stage of His mercy is found here in Koladwip.” The following is a short excerpt from Sermons of the Guardian of Devotion Volume I by His Divine Grace on the nature of Sri Chaitanyadev.

The Original Spiritual Master is Nityananda Prabhu

Srila Sridar Maharaj explains “That Balarama who can distribute divine love, who can perform that higher function, has come here as Nityananda. Our foundation must be solid and proper. Then the structure should be erected. Otherwise the whole thing will go down. We can get a solid foundation from Nityananda Prabhu.”

Honoring Srila Janardan Maharaj

Sripad Jai Balai Prabhu’s beautiful offering for Srila Janardan Maharaj on the occasion of his auspicious Vyasapuja. (In both English and Spanish.)

A Place in the Heart of the Saint

Srila Janardan Maharaj explains “Our best interest is in the heart of a saint. Try to see if you can find some place in a saint’s heart. Its not enough just to think “oh who is the true qualified spiritual master?” is not enough that you will accept the spiritual master you must be accepted by the spiritual master”

My Master’s Voice

Vrinda Devi Dasi: All those who came in contact with Srila Gurudev, Srila Bhakti Sundar Govinda Dev Goswami Maharaj, across the world or at home in India, could clearly see his magnanimity, beauty and kindness. To try and describe his charm and affection feels like…a dwarf trying to touch the moon…

The Momentous Hour of Need

Sripad Vaishnav Maharaj gave a wonderful talk on Srila Govinda Maharaj’s Divine Appearance day in 2007. Here are some excerpts from that inspiring talk: “Everything transcendental is coming to us through Gurudev. He is…the center of our spiritual life, so everything has to be judged according to that.”

The Exclusive Search for Krishna is a Reward of Its Own

Srila Sridhar Maharaj comments on the last verse of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Sri Sikshastakam: “We are to wait for eternity and we may or may not get anything, and still we want that…. The exclusive search for Krishna is a reward of its own. Virtue is a reward of its own.”

Fossilism vs Subjective Evolution

Srila Sridhar Maharaj explains, “Darwin has given the theory of evolution— Fossilism. Vedanta has given subjective evolution. In Darwin’s theory of objective evolution, matter evolves consciousness…. That is objective evolution. But an object is a relative term; without the subject, an object cannot stand.”

All Glories to “Sri Guru and His Grace”

Bhakti Lalita Devi Dasi highlights the necessity of reading Sri Guru And His Grace: “Whether it’s a time of separation from Sri Guru, a time to get a proper introduction or perspective on guru-tattva, time for a reality check or to assess and reconceive everything what we thought we knew…”

Divine Service, Bhakti-yoga

Srila Govinda Maharaj says, “Karmma and seva, action and divine service, are identical from the external perspective. Bhakti-yoga and karmma-yoga are the same apart from one thing—and that is the inner mood of the practitioner. The inner intention is the all-important, differentiating factor.”

Krishna Bhakti Will Give Everyone Everything, Including All Happiness

Srila Bhakti Pavan Janardan Maharaj conveys the importance of taking up Krishna bhakti. Happiness and unhappiness come automatically, but what is not coming automatically? To know the purpose of life. We are servants of Sri Sri Radha Krishna.

Introduction to Science and Religion

In this introduction for the new series of articles on science and religion Rohini didi presents the need to explore the field where these two meet.

Jivana Didi Honors Srila Janardan Maharaj on His Appearance Day

Srimati Jivana Devi Dasi glorifies Srila Janardan Maharaj on his Appearance Day in this four minute talk. “We have had the supreme good fortune of knowing Janardan Maharaj for so many years in ISKCON and even beyond…”

Srimad Rupa-pada-rajah Prarthana Dasakam ~ Aspiring for the Dust of Srimad Rupa Goswami’s Lotus Feet

Srila Sridhar Maharaj wrote these 10 verses in glorification of Sri Rupa Goswami and they are published in The Sri Sri Prapanna Jivanamritam.

The Eternal Form & Pastimes of Lord Jagannath

Hasyapriya das Hasyapriya Prabhu: The pastimes of Lord Jagannath give us a glimpse into one of the highest spiritual principles which was expressed by Srila Sridhar Maharaj as “union in separation.”

The Grand Victory of Love

Srila Sridhar Maharaj writes, “Knowledge is above power, and above knowledge is beauty, charm and love. That is the supreme.” Srimad-Bhagavatam has declared krsnas tu bhavan svayam: the Krishna conception of Godhead is the most original conception of the Absolute.

The Real Judgement of Love ~ Lord Jagannatha Accepts Kitri from a Boy

Srila Sridhar Maharaj tells a wonderful story from recent history about Lord Jagannatha in this excerpt from Heart and Halo. “Mahaprabhu asked us to accept the path of love, which means giving one’s heart, one’s self. It is so powerful, nothing else can attract Krishna…He lives on prema. He is the Lord of love.”

The Snan Yatra Pastimes of Lord Jagannath

This article is an excerpt from an informal talk by Srila Govinda Maharaj on Snan Yatra day in 2007.

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