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Foundational articles introducing the key concepts, terminology, and philosophy of Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism. Ideal for newcomers or those re-examining the tradition with fresh eyes.

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Is desire a quality of the ātmā?

June 2, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 10

Q: This verse states that desire is a natural quality of the jiva —

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Do all jīvas possess 50 qualities of Bhagavān?

May 25, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 4

Reader Shivam ji wrote:

Hare Krishna If you read Srila Prabhupada’s teachings in ISKCON, it …

Organization of the Bhagavad Gītā

May 17, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 0

From Babaji’s book ‘Bhagavad Gītā’ —

Bhagavad Gītā has eighteen chapters, and each is designated …

Babaji is teaching Bhaṭṭi-kāvyam

May 14, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 10

Babaji has begun teaching Bhaṭṭi-kāvyam this month. Bhaṭṭi-kāvyam is a fascinating work, called a ‘mahā-kāvyam’, …

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Why do Hindus worship stone idols?

April 26, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 0

Deity worship is an essential practice in Hinduism, especially in the Vaiṣṇava traditions. Yet it …

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Start Here: What Is Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism

April 19, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 10

Welcome! Whether you’re curious about Caitanya Vaiṣṇavism, exploring bhakti with a questioning mind, or simply …

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Does śāstra need to be corrected over time?

April 6, 2025 Ananta Krishna dasa 0

Q: Is śāstra infallible?
A: Yes.

Q: But we often find śāstra contradicting itself.
A:…

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Q/A: adjusting śāstra principles according to time and place

March 9, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 0

Q: Does the śloka SB 1.9.9 —

tān sametān mahā-bhāgān upalabhya vasūttamaḥ | pūjayāmāsa dharmajño …

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Q/A: are the Los Angeles fires a punishment from Śrī Kṛṣṇa?

January 25, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 0

Q: I have seen some “preachers” from an organization essentially use the fire tragedy in …

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Q/A: why study the Sandarbhas

January 18, 2025 T. Krsna dasa 9

Q: Where should I begin studying Gaudiya siddhanta? There are so many resources available that …

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The difference between sāmipya mukti and prīti

November 24, 2024 T. Krsna dasa 1

Reader Krishna Kiran ji asked the following question:

Question: I’m seeking to understand the distinctions …

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Q/A: Two types of jivas

October 28, 2024 T. Krsna dasa 4

Q: Is the jiva in the spiritual world, who is anadi Bhagavad-unmukha, a part of …

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tatra teṣu ajāta-prītibhiḥ sarva-puruṣārthatvena tat-prītir eva prārthanīyā

Among all ekāntīs, those who have not yet attained prīti should pray for it alone as the sum total of all puruṣārthas.

– Śrī Jīva Goswami

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