Our choice- Karna or Vibhisana?
1. Introduction
The epics—Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata—present profound psychological archetypes. Among them, Karṇa and …
Back to basics
Arjuna and the modern sādhaka
Giving up one’s guru is a difficult prospect for many these days. One may unthinkingly …
Coincidence or miracle?
Many devotees cite personal experience as the foundation of their conviction in a particular guru …
Recognizing tāmasika bhaktas
Bhakti is always nirguṇā or transcendental, being Bhagavān’s svarūpa śakti. Yet there is enormous variety …
The jīva’s complete dependence on Bhagavān
Q: You state in your articles that the jīva has no independence. This is not …
The dangers of arthavāda
Reader Sandeep ji requested help in resolving discrepancies in translations of Anu 153 of the …
Do all jīvas possess 50 qualities of Bhagavān?
Reader Shivam ji wrote:
Hare Krishna If you read Srila Prabhupada’s teachings in ISKCON, it …
Why do Hindus worship stone idols?
Deity worship is an essential practice in Hinduism, especially in the Vaiṣṇava traditions. Yet it …
If Bhagavān’s name is self-sufficient, why do I need dīkṣā?
I continue translating Śrī Viśvanātha’s fascinating commentary on the Bhāgavata verses 6.2.9 and 6.2.10 which …
Q/A: why study the Sandarbhas
Q: Where should I begin studying Gaudiya siddhanta? There are so many resources available that …
Śraddhā is the sole criterion for eligiblity for bhakti
Reader Madhusudan ji wanted me to reply to questions regarding the role of karma as …
The difference between sāmipya mukti and prīti
Reader Krishna Kiran ji asked the following question:
Question: I’m seeking to understand the distinctions …