When we wish to be blessed with the benefit of devotional practice and we desire to take shelter of Sri Gurudev it is absolutely necessary that we commit ourselves at the feet of asadguru alone.When the Gurudev-potency awakens within a saint he becomes a sadguru. This Gurudev-potency awakens within a saint in the following way. He should … Continue reading The Characteristics of a sad-guru

"In recent weeks the flag's been raised about how dangerous it is to live at Radha Kunda in a neophyte stage, and how hazardous it can be associating with babajis." Where in all the scriptures is it written that it is dangerous for "neophytes" to live at Sri Radhakund? Read Srila Rupa Goswami´s "Sri Upadesamrita"...the … Continue reading Radhakunda is for every devotee of Radha and Krishna

Recently a discussion developed between members of the Gaudiya Math/ISKCON and the traditional parivars (lineages). The topic was about the spiritual body, also known as "siddha-deha". Now, there is a fundamental difference in both approaches. "Each and every living entity has an individual spiritual body (siddha-deha). As such we also have our own individual spiritual body, … Continue reading Planting the seed

  1.   The situation Everyone is looking for love. Everyone is looking for peace. Everyone is looking for happiness. But we only get glimpses of these basic human necessities. Why? Because this world is not our real home. We are actually spiritual beings, living in a material world. We are like a fish thrown out … Continue reading The journey of the soul

Travels with Sripad Sadhu Maharaja Living with a Sadhu in Vraja dhama

The spiritual master : Who is a true spiritual master?  Sri Krishna, Who is God Himself, has defined the spiritual master to His dear devotee Sri Uddhava as follows: - (S.B. 11.17.27) - Sri Bhagavan said: “O Uddhava! You should know the preceptor, meaning the Gurudeva, to be myself and never disregard him. Do not … Continue reading The spiritual master

The glories of the Holy Name: What is actually the ‘nama’ (Name)? Srimat Jiva Goswamipad has written in Sri Bhakti-Sandarbha – “’Nama’ is a sound used to identify certain object.” Shabda-Kalpa-Droom (a Sanskrit dictionary) says “Sound is of two types – That which cannot be pronounced (just as a thunder or rustling of leaves) That … Continue reading The glories of the Holy Name

Who is Srimati Radhika?  Sri Narada Muni  tells Srimati Radharani in the Patal-khanda of Sri Padma-Purana  - "O Devi, You are the source of all that is specially pure and good. You are the source of the hladini, sandhini and samvit potencies and You are the Supreme Power and Supreme Knowledge. You give the highest bliss … Continue reading Who is Srimati Radhika?

Krishna´s energies Although Sri Krishna is non-different from His inconceivable transcendental potency (para-sakti), He has His own independent nature and desires. His para-sakti consists of three aspects: cit-sakti (spiritual potency), jiva-sakti (marginal potency), and maya-sakti (external potency) and He always inspires them to engage in their respective functions. That para-tattva (Supreme Absolute Truth), even while performing … Continue reading Krishna´s energies