Philosophical Articles

Phalguna Krishna Pancami

Five prayers glorifying special characteristics of Srila 108 Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Goswami Thakura. Presented on the commemoration of his appearance, by His Divine Grace...

The Story of Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi

Once Bhimasena, the younger brother of Maharaja Yudhisthira, asked the great sage Shrila Vyasadeva, the grandfather of the Pandavas, if it is possible to return to the spiritual world without having observed...

God personally saves

Birbal, the favourite minister of Emperor Akbar; was an uncommon man of sound common sense. Many were the scintillating conversations the two had together; time seemed to fly when Akbar was in his company.

India’s Matchless Heritage

India represents one of the great civilizations of the world, with its own unique, diverse and profound culture going back many thousands of years. Notably, India has maintained the continuity of its culture...

India: Empire of the Spirit

Because of its recent history of colonization, modern historians have tended to present India mainly as a beneficiary of gifts from outsiders - in other words, as a civilization that has only borrowed...

Srila Prabhupada’s Reassurance

At times, things are expressed in various devotee circles in such a way that it seems as if it is 'impossible' to attain the goal (Srila Prabhupada has said that 'impossible' is a word in the fool's dictionary)

Five Prayers to Lord Narasimha

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura has written five beautiful prayers in "Sri Navadvipa Bhava Taranga" for receiving the mercy of Lord Narasimha. These prayers are certainly assurance...

Gaura-Visnupriya

Q. It seems that later followers of Jesus, principally those who had never personally met him, deified him in a way that was not done during his lifetime and was not explicitly taught by him.

The Significance of Purushottama-month

According to our almanac every three years, one month is added. This is done to harmonize the lunar month (Chandra-maas) with the solar month (Soar-Maas). The inserted month is known as 'Purusottama'...

Faith confirms the Absolute

In his illumination on the eighth verse of Sri Upadesamrta, Srila Sridhara Maharaja discusses faith in relation to what faith is and what it is not. This is the Vedic process of learning. When you learn about something...