Issuing from the divine mouth of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the eight verses comprising this Sri Siksastaka shine as the supremely radiant transcendental jewel of the entirety of Indian literature. They are the very essence of all the Vedas, transcendental sciptures. Although its Sanskrit language is quite simple, its import is profound ...

An unprecedented collection of devotional songs, with English Translations in Sanskrit, Bengali and Hindi, written by the Gaudiya Vaisnava acaryas and compiled for the practicing devotee. You will find a selection of appropriate prayers in the first section of the book. One should begin by singing the songs in honor of ...

The worlds most ancient religious festival, lectures by Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja on Ratha Yatra, or the Cart Festival of Lord Jagganatha. Rare that one possesses the good fortune to hear all these truths. A hundred thousandth part of the teaching of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, makes your life successful and inspire you, ...

This is a wonderful collection of verses and instructions by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. Srila Prabhupada writes I have seen Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura doing bhajana day and night. He knew how Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura used to do bhajana, because his eyes were not like ours. Our eyes can only see the material ...

This is the immaculate commentary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja on Srila Sanatana Goswamis Sri Brhad bhagavatamrta. Descriptions given tell how, having recently arrived in Sri Vaikuntha dhama, the most desirable of places and whose entrance into is sought after by unlimited saintly persons, Gopa kumar is feeling despondent and cannot ...

You will receive enlivenment by hearing inspirational memories from Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja about our maha bhagavata guru, or pure Vaisnava devotee, Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. From one of his most intimate admirers, a deep and revealing account of the intimate relationship between them as his instructing spiritual master and ...

Lord Brahmas prayers of devotion to Krsna, these prayers offered at the dawn of creation by Brahma, the secondary creator of the universe, contain all the essential truths of Vaisnava philosophy. Unprecedented and unique among the literature of the bhakti tradition. It is filled with descriptions of the paramount glories of ...

The futility of material enjoyment, everyone wants to be happy, but generally we can find only a little happiness and affection in this world. Why is it that even people who seem to have everything are unhappy, in spite of their wealth and opulence. Ultimately, the body is bound to become ...

The Song of Krsnas Flute, is translated from the Hindi commentary of Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja reveals the depth of the commentaries of Srila Jiva Goswami and Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura. The Srimad Bhagavatam is the fully ripened, nectarian fruit of the desire tree of Vedic literature which comprises the entirety of ...

The Vedic culture of India is steeped in esoteric knowledge, and has developed to such a degree that the sages in this culture have discovered the soul. They have also discovered God within and without, and through research into the Supreme Personality of Godhead, they have even discovered and realised different ...

The title of this book, Arcana Dipika, means, the lamp that illuminates archana, honour or worship. As one of the nava laksana, nine processes of devotional service, it refers to worshipping the Deity form of the Lord. Arcana Dipika teaches us how this service is performed and how to please the ...

Sri Gita Govinda is a jewel book brought by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Sri Jayadeva Gosvami has written this beautiful Gita Govinda, but without Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu it would have remained locked like a pearl in the oyster shell or a jewel in a locked case. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu manifested the glories ...

Composed originally in Bengali by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, Bhakti tattva viveka is a collection of four essays. By understanding the true nature of suddha bhakti, pure bhakti, one can relish the ultimate goal of all scriptures, the pure nectar of krsna prema as exhibited and preached by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Translated ...

A Drop of the Nectarian Ocean, Bhakti rasa. Composed by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, the crown prince of illustrious teachers among the Gaudiya Vaisnava acaryas is the author of what is considered to be one of the greatest treasures of Vaisnavas. In this great book is a description of the nature ...

Svami Prabhupada revealed to the Western world the glories, pastimes and abodes of Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu. Sri Krishna and Sri Gauranga comprise an identical spiritual principle, tattva. Sri Krishnas abode, Sri Vrindavana dhama, is identical in all respects to Sri Gaurangas abode, Sri Navadvipa dhama. The locations of many places were ...

A compilation of essays which illuminate the subject of Sri Guru Tattva, the truth regarding the Spiritual Master, and glorifies Gaudiya Vaishnava siddhanta. By getting the favour of the most favoured, guidance of Gurudeva. In pursuit of our own happiness, being attached and forgetful what is good for us. The golden ...

An important aspect of devotional practice, observing the festival days outlined in the Vaisnava calendar. Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja speaks on appropriate topic on these days, such as the appearance day of an incarnation of God, or any other significant day. Narayana Maharaja, I first met Swamiji, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Propagator of ...

This exceptional book is a compilation of five different essays written over the past 20 years in defence of truth in the Gaudiya Vaisnava Sampradaya, the disciplic succession of Brahma. Each refutation is elaborately and conclusively proven from scriptures. Included are two lectures that glorify and follow the example of Bhaktisiddhanta ...

A collection of eleven verses which offer instructions to the mind by Srila Raghunatha Dasa, the eternal associate of Sri Gauranga, in concise manner he has surcharged these eleven verses with the teachings of Sri Gaurasundara, the prema, love, intoxicated embodiment of the combined forms of Radha Krsna, and His intimate ...

The Story of parivrajaka, who refuses the comforts of a permanent residence and constantly wanders in search of the essence of life, and Narada Rsi whom searches for the foremost recipient of Sri Krsnas mercy, and approaches various exalted devotees and shows the gradations in their bhakti, devotional service. Its glories ...

These are Verses of very beautiful poetry which stimulate the sentiment of bhakti, devotional serive to God. Stringing these verses together, Sanatana Goswami has composed a necklace for the benefit of the sadhakas, devotees, of this world, and when sadhakas keep these verses in their hearts, it is as if they ...

The transcendental holy name of the Lord, When a qualified person chants hari nama, this light diffuses, thus keeping the darkness of illusion away from the soul. The name of God is directly the form, svarupa of God. Krsna has filled His names with His sweet form, His sweet pastimes and ...

Clearing up the confusion, some persons claim there are differences in the conclusions taught by Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja and Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, of Iskcon. These authoritative responses from many of the objections will help the reader understand these. The following article will examine, one by one, the points ...

A discussion of spiritual subject matters based on the subject of guru tattva, spiritual master, with questions and answers. Accepting the Spiritual Master as Ones Life and Soul, Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja speaks on the importance of accepting a bona fide guru, who is dear than life itself and who is ...

Collected into this book are several confidential hints about devotional service. Bhaktivinoda Thakura was constantly reciting and relishing verses such as the ones in this book, and becoming overwhelmed with love of God. Devotees whose faith is on the neophyte platform, the system of arcana, diety worship, is provided. Arcana means ...