Gopastami: On this day Lord Sri Krishna became a qualified cowherd
On this day lord Sri Krishna became a qualified cowherd. Before this day, he was a keeper of the calves. On this day lord Sri Krishna became a qualified cowherd. Before this day, he was a keeper of the calves. The Killing of Dhenukasura: “Thus Sri Krishna, along with HisContinue Reading
On defense of FDG resolution
A couple of days ago one Russian devotee who is a “GBC Deputy”, which means he serves in some sort of an advisory role, gave a long talk answering various concerns regarding recent GBC resolution authorizing Female Diksha Gurus. He was present during that meeting, translating for a Russian GBCContinue Reading
Śrīla Prabhupāda : Contribution in Science
Over the past few centuries, scientists gradually undermined the Biblical explanation of the origin of life and the universe. Although at first ridiculed and persecuted, they eventually won the day. Most modern theologians consequently try to explain scripture in terms not contradictory to modern science. Ever hoping for the mercifulContinue Reading
Contribution of Śrīla Prabhupāda
Śrīla Prabhupāda’s contribution to intellectual and cultural life may be less obvious than his more visible achievements in preaching, establishing temples, and publishing books. However, the effect of a philosopher on the way people think is the ultimate test of his influence. Śrīla Prabhupāda’s entire mission was to overcome theContinue Reading
Ācārya All the Way
“Ācārya all the way.” That’s what Guru-kṛpā said about Śrīla Prabhupāda in his final days, showing us how to be fully Kṛṣṇa conscious in the worst of health, and teaching how a pure devotee prepares for and meets death. From the moment Prabhupāda entered our lives till the moment of hisContinue Reading
Our Eternal Position
The constitutional position of the jīva is to serve Kṛṣṇa, but he has to do that through the agency of a confidential devotee. Śrīla Prabhupāda is our eternal link with Kṛṣṇa (janme janme prabhu sei). So for Prabhupāda’s disciples at least, we feel that not only service to Kṛṣṇa, but service toContinue Reading
The Ācārya of the Modern Age
When we think of the great ācāryas, such as Madhva, Rāmānujācārya, and Narottama, it seems as if they were from another time and world, when the spiritual culture was thriving in India and saintliness was possible. In today’s nasty, impersonal, technological age, there is no culture or quest for God. It almostContinue Reading
Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Presentation of Śāstra
Śrīla Prabhupāda did not present śāstra as a dry academic subject to be theorized, discussed, and armchair-philosophized about. Instead of giving abstruse explanations, he spoke and lived the essence of śāstra. He repeatedly emphasized the point of all śāstra: “You are not this body. Surrender to Kṛṣṇa.” Śrīla Prabhupāda said that by reading hisContinue Reading
Faith or Blindly-Belief
There is a story of Narada Muni, who was once asked by a brahmana: “Oh, you are going to meet the Lord? Will you please ask Him when I’m going to get my salvation?” “All right,” Narada agreed. “I shall ask Him.” As Narada proceeded, he met a cobbler whoContinue Reading
The Significance of Srila Prabhupada
In India’s recent history, there were certainly many Vaiṣṇavas who were devoted, learned, and renounced. However, the fact remains that only Śrīla Prabhupāda was sufficiently qualified to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world. Only he had sufficient faith in the instructions of Lord Caitanya, the order of his spiritualContinue Reading