Across the Black Waters
Across the Black Waters: Śrīla Prabhupād and the First Global Mission of Śrī Chaitanya Mahāprabhu In the summer of 1933, a small party of Indian Vaiṣṇava monks arrived in London. They had no large congregation awaiting them, no international financial organisation behind them and no popular Western vocabulary through which Krishna-bhakti could easily be explained. […]
When Chaitanya’s Bhakti Became a Modern Institution
When Chaitanya’s Bhakti Became a Modern Institution: The Founding, History and Purpose of Gaudiya Mission The history of the Gaudiya Mission begins with a distinction that is small in appearance but important in substance. In 1918, there was not yet a legally registered organisation bearing the precise name “Gaudiya Mission”. What began that year was […]
The Difficult Freedom of Surrender
The Difficult Freedom of Surrender: Srila Prabhupad’s Teachings on Guru, Devotion and Spiritual Life Religious vocabulary suffers an unfortunate fate. Words first used to describe an inward revolution are gradually reduced to ceremonial expressions. “Guru” becomes a title. “Surrender” becomes obedience. “Devotion” becomes emotion. “Chanting” becomes a musical performance. The Srila Prabhupad teachings offer a […]
Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī
Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī: The Original Architect of a Global Spiritual Movement History often celebrates the institution that succeeds while overlooking the individual who first imagined that success. Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Goswami Prabhupāda was that original visionary. He did not originate the philosophy of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism, which had been given to the world by Śrī Chaitanya […]
Specialty of Yogini Ekadashi
Specialty of Yogini Ekadashi Discover the importance of Yogini Ekadashi, a Hindu festivity celebrated in India during the Ashadha month. Learn about the customs, rituals, and stories associated with this auspicious day, believed to bring happiness, wealth, and spiritual liberation to Lord Vishnu’s followers. Introduction: Yogini Ekadashi is an auspicious Hindu festival observed across various […]
Srila Bhakti Pradip Tirtha Goswami Maharaj
Srila Bhakti Pradip Tirtha Goswami Maharaj Sri Rajanikanta Basu, a government employee from a village in Noakhali District, East Bengal, and his wife Srimati Bidhumukhi became disciples of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura after rejecting their jata-gosai guru. At the close of his life, Sri Rajanikanta accepted the dress and vows of a Babaji from Srila Bhaktisiddhanta […]
Anarthas
Anarthas The Way of Removing Anarthas. (Sri Mayapura, 24th Bhadra, 1322 Bengali Era) If one does not worship Lord Hari, he will become a jnani or a karmi, pursuing other objects besides Krishna. Therefore, you should always call out the name of God by chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. By loudly chanting the holy names […]
Bhakti Srirup Bhagavata Goswami Maharaj
Bhakti Srirup Bhagavata Goswami Maharaj Amongst the uncountable rays of Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, one of His most valuable rays is Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami Thakur Prabhupad (Srila Prabhupad) in this Age of turmoil (Kali-Yuga). Once, Srila Prabhupad was instructed by all of our previous teachers that he should spread the loving message of Lord […]
Benefits of Chaturmas
Benefits of Chaturmas Chaturmas Vrat is a four-month-long vow that is observed by Hindus, especially Gaudiya Vaishnavas. It is also known as Varsha-vrata or Vasantha-vrata. The four months are Ashadha, Shravan, Bhadrapada, and Ashwin. This year, Chaturmas Vrat begins on July 1, 2023, and ends on October 31, 2023. There are many benefits of observing […]
Sarva Dharman Paritejya
Sarva Dharman Paritejya Sarva Dharman Paritejya Mam Ekam Saranam Vraja Question: Kindly explain the purport of the verse from Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā beginning sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja. Srila Prabhupad Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura : The constitutional nature of the jīva, or living being, is that of a servant of the Supreme Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, and […]