Q/A: do I need to be advanced for getting answers to questions about bhakti?
This Q/A is based on my discussion with a friend about his experience.
Q: I …
Back to basics
Prayer should be for prīti alone
Every sentence in Śrī Jīva Goswami’s Sandarbhas is so packed with meaning and significance, that …
Q/A: falldown of the jīva
Q: Isn’t the jīva a constituent of Śrī Rādhā?
A: No.
Q: How can you …
Can I get bhāva different from my guru’s bhāva?
One of the frequently asked questions on this site is: can I get the bhāva …
Is the jīva originally in śānta rasa?
Question: I read your recent FAQ, and have questions on jīva-tattva. Is the jīva in …
Understanding anādi, ananta, abhāva and other concepts: mathematical representations
The concept of anādi which means ‘beginningless’, is challenging to grasp for many. Below I …
Q/A: Definition of ācārya
Question: Who is an ācārya?
Answer: The definition of the term ‘ācārya’ is as follows:…
Leaving one’s guru and taking reinitiation
Śrī Babaji answers questions in Pearls of Wisdom–
Question: What are the criteria for leaving …
Are the Sandarbhas not written by Śrī Jīva Goswami?
Question: Is Śrī Gopāla Bhaṭṭa or Śrī Jīva author of the Sandarbhas?
Answer: Anuchheda 4 …
Limitations and utility of tarka or logic
In a previous article, I had discussed the meaning of the word ‘acintya’ in …
Does SB 10.2.32 state that the jīva falls from Brahman?
I am often asked about verse 10.2.32 from the Bhagavata purana. Proponents cite this …
Did Śrī Jīva teach that the jīva falls down from the spiritual world?
Anyone who has followed this website knows that the answer to the question in the …