Philosophical Articles

Prahlada-Nrsingha and Raganuga-bhakti

by Swami B.V. Tripurari Bhaktivinoda Thakura initiated Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura with a Nrsingha mantra, and Bhaktisiddhanta in turn gave this mantra to some of his...

Place of Shudras in Vedas

A commonly held perception regarding Vedas is their prejudice against Shudras. Vedas are accused of being Brahminical texts designed to subdue the Shudras. They...

Srila Prabhupada’s Dedication and Empowerment

by Swami B.V. Tripurari Srila Prabhupada left this world in Vrindavana, from where he initially reached out to us. He left the world while absorbed...

Ocean of Ecstacy

By Swami Tripurari, from Siksastakam of Sri Caitanya. Anandambudhi-vardhanam As knowledge of one’s svarupa manifests, one passes from the final stage of sadhana-bhakti into bhava-bhakti. The...

The Transcendental Gardener

Let me offer my respectful obeisances unto the spiritual master of the entire world, Lord Sri Krsna Caitanya Mahaprabhu, by whose mercy even a...

Understanding Sreemad Bhagwad Geeta

Krishna Arjuna
by Srila B.B. Tirtha Goswami Maharaja Sreemad Bhagwad Geeta is universally adored name and scripture. It is commonly known to everyone across the globe. But...

The Standard of Living in Gaudiya Math

To ensure that there is no place for laziness, bad conduct, trivial thought, gossip, or vulgar desire in the math, you have to go from door to door, where your hari-kirtana will be tested by the public.

What Have You Got to Lose?

Sraddha is a wonderful substance. In no time it transports us beyond the calculations of this world. The sraddha that I speak of is not the same as it is perceived by the majority of temple-goers.

Tender Moments: Meeting Madhumangala

Adapted from Sri Jiva Goswami’s Gopala Campu by Swami B.V. Tripurari. Having been betrothed to others and had their aspirations for the son on Nanda’s...

Rama Bhakti Through the Lens of Caitanyadeva

In his sadbhuja form, Caitanya Mahaprabhu himself appeared simultaneously as Rama, Krishna, and Caitanya Mahaprabhu.