If Bhagavān’s name is self-sufficient, why do I need dīkṣā?
I continue translating Śrī Viśvanātha’s fascinating commentary on the Bhāgavata verses 6.2.9 and 6.2.10 which …
Nāma-aparādhas are the only obstacle on the path of bhakti
I continue translating Śrī Viśvanātha’s fascinating commentary on the Bhāgavata verses 6.2.9 and 6.2.10 which …
Q/A: adjusting śāstra principles according to time and place
Q: Does the śloka SB 1.9.9 —
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Bhakti disregards the eighth offense to Bhagavān’s name implicit in karma and jñāna
I continue translating Śrī Viśvanātha’s fascinating commentary on the Bhāgavata verses 6.2.9 and 6.2.10 which …
Utterance of Bhagavān’s name is the topmost atonement
A defining feature of the Caitanya tradition is the emphasis on japa of Bhagavān’s name.…
Translation of commentaries on Bhagavad-gītā 18.66
Reader Abhinav requested a translation of Gaudiya commentaries on Bhagavad-gītā 18.66. I provide those below. …
Q/A: are the Los Angeles fires a punishment from Śrī Kṛṣṇa?
Q: I have seen some “preachers” from an organization essentially use the fire tragedy in …
Q/A: why study the Sandarbhas
Q: Where should I begin studying Gaudiya siddhanta? There are so many resources available that …
Understanding āropa-siddhā-bhakti
I continue my series of articles on the distinction between karma and bhakti. As far …
All karma is saguṇa while bhakti is nirguṇa
I continue to examine the difference between karma and bhakti. In the Caitanya Vaiṣṇava tradition, …
Śraddhā is the sole criterion for eligiblity for bhakti
Reader Madhusudan ji wanted me to reply to questions regarding the role of karma as …
An uttama bhakta loses the adhikāra for nitya and naimittika karma
In a previous article, I examined the adhikāra for bhakti, and contrasted it with …