“Well, it's hard to glorify others due to my intense pride. Even amongst friends you'll find I sit and criticize. That's what I do best, it's how I forget my actual size. A leash that ties me to this world.” ( Raghunath Cappo ) To praise Vaishnavas is glorious and such a praise is called “Vaishnava … Continue reading In praise of others
Siddhānta
Jiva-tattva v3.0
(1) The jiva is one of Krishna´s eternal energies Sri Krishna has three eternal energies: Cit-sakti: This is His inner energy. His Own spiritual world pure cit-sakti. This cit-sakti again consists of three energies: Sandhini-sakti = eternal existence (I am) Samvit-sakti = eternal knowledge (I know) Hladini-sakti = eternal happiness (I am happy) Bahiranga-sakti: This … Continue reading Jiva-tattva v3.0
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The authenticity of the concept of SIDDHA-PRANALI
CLAIM: The process of receiving siddha-pranali is not mentioned anywhere in the granthas of the six Goswamis. It is therefore inauthentic and this cheating should be stopped. ANSWER: The process of the revealing of the siddha deha (the information thereof) is not mentioned in the writings of the Six Goswamis. But most certainly the Goswamis … Continue reading The authenticity of the concept of SIDDHA-PRANALI
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Respect ALL Vaishnavas
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysffUcE0QyU Baba: Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur and AC Bhaktivedanta Swami… They are also in one place (MEANING: They have their rightful place in Gaudiya Vaishnavism) … Because there is school and there is college. Higher and higher. Therefore, harinama chanting and sankirtana is for everyone. Everyone needs this for heart-cleaning. And then higher is the college, … Continue reading Respect ALL Vaishnavas
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Nityananda-tattva
In Krishna-lila, Nityananda Prabhu is Sri Balarama. Sri Balarama is assisting Sri Krishna in His enjoyment as Master of Lilas. Everything in the spiritual world which assists in or enhances Krishna´s lila is an expansion of Sri Balarama. Krishna Das Kaviraja Goswami says: „Nityananda is Balarama, Krishna´s elder brother. Just as Sri Krishna of Vrindavana … Continue reading Nityananda-tattva
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The concept of siddha pranali in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition
A siddha-pranali consists of the guru-pranali, a channel of gurus, in their siddha-forms (manjari-svarupas). One's own guru, his guru, and the subsequent gurus traced back to the associates of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu form the guru-pranali. In due course of time, a guru in a Gaudiya Vaishnava sampradaya reveals the details of his own siddha-form, of … Continue reading The concept of siddha pranali in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition
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Understanding raganuga-bhakti 2.0
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 2.0
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All we need is love – sajati and snigdha association
"Maybe it is a symptom of my approaching old age, but I have lost nearly all my taste for debating siddhanta. If anything, I am becoming more and more entrenched and conservative in my beliefs and indifferent to disagreements. I am also becoming more and more indifferent to the world and its destiny, and even … Continue reading All we need is love – sajati and snigdha association
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UNITY IN DIVERSITY
" There are different types of devotees—those in śānta-rasa, dāsya-rasa, sakhya-rasa, vātsalya-rasa and mādhurya-rasa. Although all the rasas are on the transcendental platform, mādhurya-rasa is the supreme transcendental mellow. Consequently it is concluded that the worship of devotees engaged in the Lord’s service in mādhurya-rasa is the supreme spiritual activity. Śrī … Continue reading UNITY IN DIVERSITY
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We are very fortunate
Why not focusing on our common goal? I would like to share a very nice excerpt from a lecture given by Tridandisvami Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja Murwillumbah, Australia: April 28, 2005 [Part 1] (The second class in the lecture series on Raya Ramananda Samvad) ... I will now give an explanation of the words … Continue reading We are very fortunate
Amrita-Tarangini 