Characteristics of the uttama bhāgavata
I am routinely asked about how to recognize a siddha bhakta, particularly by those who …
Definitions
The different definitions of dharma
The word dharma has a variety of meanings depending on the philosophical context. Below I …
Causes in nyāya – asamavāyi kāraṇa
I continue discussing the types of causes or kāraṇas in nyāya based on Śrī Devadatta …
Causes in nyāya – samavāyi kāraṇa
It is common to hear the terms ‘samavāyi kāraṇa’, ‘asamvāyi kāraṇa’, and nimitta kāraṇa, which …
The lakṣaṇa of a lakṣaṇa
The importance of definitions cannot be overstated in keeping concepts straight in our heads. In …
Start Here: What Is Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism
Welcome! Whether you’re curious about Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism, exploring bhakti with a questioning mind, or simply …
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 unique qualities of uttamā bhakti
The definition of uttamā bhakti in Śrī Rūpa Goswami’s Bhakti rasāmṛta sindhu is the foundation …
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 …
Ascertaining the paramārtha or supreme object of attainment, part I
A major concern of the śāstras is the ascertainment of the paramārtha or supreme object …
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:…