Coincidence or miracle?
Many devotees cite personal experience as the foundation of their conviction in a particular guru …
The results of sattvika, rajasika and tamasika bhakti
In a previous article, I translated the commentary by Śrī Viśvanātha’s commentary to verse …
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 …
Bhakti is self-revealing
In Anuccheda 139 of the Bhakti Sandarbha, Śrī Jīva Goswami explains how bhakti is self-revealing. …
Q/A: Is preaching unethical?
Q: I read your article on preaching here. Preaching is bringing so many to …
Q/A: Is Jiva institute a Gauḍīya organization?
Q: Is Jiva Institute a Gauḍīya organization?
A: Yes, of course it is.
Q: Is …
Recognizing religious trauma
Religious trauma syndrome is defined as follows (link here):
…Religious trauma syndrome (RTS) is classified
The successive stages of Prīti, Part II
In a previous post, I examined Anuccheda 84 of the Prīti Sandarbha where Śrī …
The successive stages of Prīti, Part I
As we saw in a previous article, the eight stages of prīti are classified according …
Saṁskāras in the citta are the basis for the eight stages of Prīti
In Anuccheda 84 of the Prīti Sandarbha, Śrī Jīva Gosvāmi explains that the eight stages …
Does Bhāgavatam 11.9.31 advise one to accept many śikṣā gurus?
Pūrva-pakṣa — We should take guidance from multiple people. We should hear from different speakers …