The concept of guru-parampara (disciplic succession) and the necessity of diksha-initiation

Picture it! Sicily, 1922. An young peasant girl sits at the eating table with her mother. The mother puts a plate of vegetarian lasagne in front of the young peasant girl. After the first bite, the young peasant girly smiles and asks her mother: "Wow...this is so delicious...where did you get this recipe?" The mother … Continue reading The concept of guru-parampara (disciplic succession) and the necessity of diksha-initiation

Always think about Radha´s Krishna

man-mana bhava mad-bhakto mad-yaji mam namaskuru mam evaishyasi satyam te pratijane priyo 'si me "Always think about Me, become My devotee by practising bhakti, worship Me and offer obeisances to Me. Thus, you will certainly be with Me. This I promise to you because you are most dear to Me." (Bhagavad-gita, 18.65) This wonderful verse gives us a most inspiring promise. Sri Krishna here tells … Continue reading Always think about Radha´s Krishna