Radhe Radhe. After clarifying four pillars—(1) no one falls from Vaikuṇṭha, (2) anādi bondage is beginningless but not endless, (3) Kṛṣṇa is not “unfair,” and (4) the jīva is not created—we can finally ask: Who am I, really, and what does bhakti do to me here and now? No Fall, No Fault—So What Is This … Continue reading The Eternal Servant: From Beginningless Bondage to Endless Service
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Unborn & Beginningless: Why “Unfair!” Cannot Be Thrown at Kṛṣṇa
Radhe Radhe. Some struggle with the teaching of anādi—the beginningless bondage of the jīva—and cry out: “That is unfair! Kṛṣṇa is cruel!” This objection dissolves once two foundational truths are understood clearly: 1) The jīva is not created: it is eternal The jīva belongs to the taṭasthā-śakti of Śrī Bhagavān. It has no moment of … Continue reading Unborn & Beginningless: Why “Unfair!” Cannot Be Thrown at Kṛṣṇa
No One Falls from Vaikuṇṭha
Radhe Radhe. It is astonishing that even today many devotees still believe the soul has fallen from the spiritual world. Let us be clear: this is not possible. Śrī Jīva Gosvāmī states in Bhagavat-sandarbha (Anuccheda 63) that no one falls from Vaikuṇṭha. Once a soul has attained perfection and entered that eternal realm, there is … Continue reading No One Falls from Vaikuṇṭha
Developing the Strength to Apply Gurudeva’s Gift
So often, I find myself too weak. I know the principles. I’ve written them down, shared them, and even felt their truth deep within. But still—when the day pushes and pulls me around—I don’t always have the strength to apply them. How then can we develop this strength? I don’t speak as someone who has … Continue reading Developing the Strength to Apply Gurudeva’s Gift
Entering the Path of Loving Devotion – Q&A on Rāgānugā Bhakti
1) Who am I and what is the goal of life? At the deepest level, I am not this body, not even the mind. I am an eternal soul, part and parcel of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. My eternal dharma is to love and serve Him. The highest perfection of this service is to follow the mood … Continue reading Entering the Path of Loving Devotion – Q&A on Rāgānugā Bhakti
The Gift of the Siddha-Deha in Daily Life
When Śrī Gurudeva reveals our siddha-deha, he is not giving us a fantasy or a daydream. He is handing us a treasure from the eternal world, a gift that is permanent, real, and full of rasa. To receive the siddha-deha is not only a blessing for our spiritual life — it also changes the way … Continue reading The Gift of the Siddha-Deha in Daily Life
Is The Siddha Deha Already Present In Me?
Radhe RadheThis is a question that arises often in the heart of a sincere sādhaka: “Is my siddha-deha already within me?”The answer is subtle but very important.The siddha-deha is not “hidden inside you” waiting to be uncovered. What is within you is the capacity—the inherent potential of the jīva, since the jīva is part and … Continue reading Is The Siddha Deha Already Present In Me?
The Eternal Treasure of the Siddha-Deha
In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam we find this beautiful verse: vasanti yatra puruṣāḥ sarve vaikuṇṭha-mūrtayaḥ / ye ’nimitta-nimittena dharmeṇārādhayan harim (SB 3.15.14) “In the Vaikuṇṭha planets, all the residents are similar in form to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. They engage in devotional service to the Lord without any desires for sense gratification.” As followers of Śrī … Continue reading The Eternal Treasure of the Siddha-Deha
Showered in Rasa – The Purifying Power of Smaraṇa
(Based on the tika of my beloved Gurudeva to verse 15 of Sri Sri Vilapa Kusumanjali) On the banks of a shimmering kuṇḍa, Śrī Tulasī-devī looks on as Rādhā and Śyāma engage in their playful water fight. What a sight! The sakhīs rush to protect their Svāminī: „Śyāma! Don’t splash our sakhī like that! Has … Continue reading Showered in Rasa – The Purifying Power of Smaraṇa
