Commentaries on the definition of sādhana-bhakti
I was asked a question about the definition of sādhana-bhakti in the Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu. The question …
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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 …
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.…
How bhakti destroys bīja and avidyā
In a previous article we saw how kleśas are of three types: pāpa, its seed …
How uttamā bhakti destroys the kleśa of pāpa
As mentioned in a previous article, I continue to examine the unique qualities of …
The unique qualities of uttamā bhakti
The definition of uttamā bhakti in Śrī Rūpa Goswami’s Bhakti rasāmṛta sindhu is the foundation …
The elements of bhakti rasa
Here we revisit the definition of bhakti rasa and explanations of the terms vibhāva, anubhāva, …