Q/A: origin of the jīva
Q: Whether we fall from Vaikuṇṭha or do not fall, makes no difference to our …
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Śrī Jīva Goswami explains that there is no fall after attaining Vaikuṇṭha, Part I
That the residents of Vaikuṇṭha can “fall” into the material world is an extraordinary and …
The importance of hearing from one’s guru
The current profusion of books on bhakti has created the false impression that bhakti has …
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 …
Q/A: who is superior among guru, Śiva and Kṛṣṇa
Q: Someone recently claimed that the guru is superior to Lord Śiva. What are your …
tat-kratu nyāya: resolve determines result
There is a popular claim that we need not learn the śāstras, lest we become …
ābhāsa of Bhagavat-sākṣāṭkāra is of four types
In a previous article, I presented the concept of Bhagavat-sākṣāṭkāra-ābhāsa. There I discussed how …
Why some only get an ābhāsa of Bhagavat-sākṣāṭkāra
One of the amazing things about Śrī Jīva Goswami’s Sandarbhas is that they leave no …
Ascertaining the paramārtha or supreme object of attainment, part II
In the previous article, I discussed how Śrī Jīva Goswami ascertains the paramārtha or …
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 …
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- What is the definition of bhakti?
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