A general examination of bhakti The word “raganuga” literally means “to follow loving attachment”, love directed towards God. To gain a deeper understanding of the concept, let us first examine the concept of bhakti, loving devotion for God, in general. Bhakti is divided into three main categories in accordance with its development. sa bhaktih sadhanam … Continue reading Understanding raganuga-bhakti

Sri Sri Vraja-Vilasa-Stava (by Sripad Raghunath das Goswami) pura premodrekaih pratipada-navananda-madhuraih krita-sri-gandharvacyuta-carana-varyarcana-balat nikamam svaminyah priyatara-saras-tira-bhuvane vasanti sphita ye ta iha mama jivatava ime Because of having worshiped the beautiful lotus feet of Sri Gandharva and Acyuta with the ever-fresh sweetness of ecstatic spiritual love in their previous lives, some great souls are able to live … Continue reading Snippets of nectar – 5

Srila Thakura Mahasaya (Narottama Dasa Thakura) sings: radhika carana renu, bhushana koriya tanu, anayase pabe giridhari radhika caranasraya, ye kore se mahasaya, tare mui yau bolihari "If you decorate your body with Radhika's footdust, you will easily attain Giridhari. I praise the great soul who takes shelter of Radhika's lotus feet!" The only means to … Continue reading Snippets of nectar – 4