Month: June 2017

Bhakti is a process of bestowal

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To bestow: verb (used with object): to present as a gift; give; confer (usually followed by on or upon): "The trophy was bestowed upon the winner."   brahmāṇḍa bhramite kona bhāgyavān jīva guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja (Caitanya caritamrta, Madhya 19.151) “Wandering throughout the universe, some (kona) fortunate (bhagyavan) jivas by the mercy of Guru and Krishna … Continue reading Bhakti is a process of bestowal

Why the mood (bhava) of the manjaris is unique

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Question: Dear Tarun Govinda das, could you shed some light on manjari bhava being the highest bhava for Gaudiya Vaishnavas? Answer: Radhe Radhe. I would be careful with using attributes as the “highest”, the “best”, etc… Every individual soul can have an individual relationship with the Divine Couple. Srila Rupa Goswami writes in his Bhakti … Continue reading Why the mood (bhava) of the manjaris is unique

Lecture on Śrī Guru-caraṇa-padma (Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura) by Tarun Govinda das

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[Beginning was not recorded - Main lecture starts with the verses of the song]   Sri Guru Carana Padma [download] Śrī Guru-caraṇa-padma (Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura) śrī guru-caraṇa-padma, kevala bhakati-sadma, vando muĩ sāvadhāna-mate jahāra prasāde bhāi, e bhava tariyā jāi, kṛṣṇa-prāpti haya jahā ha’te (1) The lotus feet of śrī Guru are the treasure house … Continue reading Lecture on Śrī Guru-caraṇa-padma (Śrīla Narottama dāsa Ṭhākura) by Tarun Govinda das