Month: December 2016

The mercy of Sri Gurudeva (1)

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Sometimes Sri Gurudeva, in personal dealings, may give different instructions to different disciples according to their adhikar, but never in opposition to sastra or the chosen path. Sometimes, due to weakness, the sadhaka is not able to follow all the instructions of Sri Gurudeva to the point. It is the nature of the conditioned mind … Continue reading The mercy of Sri Gurudeva (1)

Harmonizing the words of Sādhu, Śāstra and Guru

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sādhu-śāstra-guru-bākya,        hṛdaye kariyā aikya, satata bhāsiba prema-mājhe | karmī jñānī bhakti-hīna,        ihāke kariba bhina, narottama ei tattva gāje || 12 || Uniting my heart with the words of guru, sādhu and śāstra, I shall always float in love of God. I shall remain separate from the karmīs, jñānīs and others who have no bhakti. Narottama … Continue reading Harmonizing the words of Sādhu, Śāstra and Guru

Respect everyone

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God exists in every element – This is the beginning of sadhana and also the end. Sadhana begins with–  “Jibe samman dibe jani krishna adhishthan.” Meaning – “We must respect every living being since Krishna dwells in each and every one.”  - (C.C.)   And sadhana ends in –  “jahan jahan netra pode tahan krishna sphure.”  Meaning – … Continue reading Respect everyone

…like we are there

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The Gosvāmīs such as Rūpa and Sanātana are the eternal mañjarīs of Braja. They have descended in the age of Kali as associates of Goursundar, the united form of Rādhā - Kṛṣṇa and have unraveled the secret of devotional practise in the mood of mañjarī in their texts for the welfare of mankind. Stavamālā by … Continue reading …like we are there