An analysis of deep sleep
As the ātman is situated in its own self during deep sleep and nothing else, …
Attitudes toward free will on the jñāna, karma and bhakti mārgas
We have seen that the pure ātman does not have free will, simply because desire …
Q/A: sādhanā bhakti and citta vṛtti nirodha
Question: What is the relation between sādhanā bhakti and citta vṛtti nirodha?
Answer: citta vṛtti …
The mechanism of Brahman realization
We now discuss the process of realizing Brahman. This discussion is based on Śrī Babaji’s …
The mechanism of self-realization
We continue to discuss the concept of Brahman and Bhagavān as explained by Śrī Jīva …
The difference between Brahman and Bhagavān
There are differing views on Brahman and Bhagavān. There is one camp, particularly among some …
The elements of bhakti rasa
Here we revisit the definition of bhakti rasa and explanations of the terms vibhāva, anubhāva, …
The essence of bhakti rasa is wondrous happiness (camatkāri sukham)
Continuing from our previous discussion, kārikā 70, fifth ray of the Alankara Kaustubha is as …
Steps in experience of bhakti rasa
We continue our discussion of rasa, inspired by a series of lectures on Alankara Kaustubha …
The definition of rasa, part II
Continuing our discussion of rasa, we now examine vyabhicāri bhāva, which is also called sañcari …
The case for belief in Kṛṣṇa
The new atheism movement is on the upswing. Thinkers like Richard Dawkins and Daniel Dennett …
The definition of rasa, part I
Sri Rupa Goswami analyzes bhakti-rasa or the relish of bhakti in great detail. Indeed, his …