The Prayers of Vṛtrāsura (SB 6.11.22–27)
We present Babaji’s translations below of the prayers of Vṛtrāsura from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam SB 6.11.22–27.
Kṛṣṇa was born simultaneously in Gokula and in Mathurā
Kṛṣṇa is popularly known to have been born in Mathurā to Devakī in Kaṁsa’s prison. But the ācāryas explain that He was also born in Gokula. Here we examine this extraordinary concept. The main reason for proposing that two Kṛṣṇas were born is to reconcile two statements in […]
Why different purāṇas designate different beings as Supreme
A vexing issue for many is the fact that the different scriptures indicate different beings as the Supreme. For example, Śiva purāṇa states Śiva as the supreme, while Viṣṇu purāṇa states Viṣṇu as the supreme. The Devi Bhāgavata mentions Devi as the supreme. Which purāṇa is to be […]
The universe exists before its creation and after its destruction
A non-existent object cannot come into existence.
Śrī Jīva Goswami refutes the notion that the universe is not real
Is the universe real? What does the word ‘real’ mean?
What is advaya jñāna?
Absolute reality is called advaya-jñāna in the scriptures. What does this term mean?