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Prajalpa (Idle Talking)

Prajalpa (Idle Talking) by Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura [An Excerpt from Sri Bhaktyaloka] Talking with one another is called jalpana or prajalpa. Nowadays in this world godlessness is so prominent that conversing with others means godless talk. Therefore it is not profitable for a practicing devotee to engage in jalpana. There can, however, be many kinds of jalpana in the cultivation of devotional service. They are all auspicious for the devotees. Srila Rupa Gosvami has written in his Karpanya-p… Continue

Added by Subal Sakha das on April 8, 2009 at 1:44am — 1 Comment

Eight Beautiful Verses Glorifying Lord Nityananda

by Vrndavan Dasa Thakur 1. I worship Lord Nityananda, the unlimited root of the tree of devotional service. He appears like an autumn moon, very splendid and free from any taint. Maddened with pure love for Lord Hari, His eyes constantly roll about and he walks as gracefully as an elephant. He is the Absolute Truth, His face is smiling, and holding a staff in His hand, He disperses the influence of the age of Kali. 2. I worship Lord Nityananda, the unlimited root of the tree of devotional serv… Continue

Added by Subal Sakha das on March 14, 2009 at 9:47am — No Comments

It Doesn’t Matter What You Are

Tridandisvami Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja Murwillumbah, Australia: February 6, 2008 Continuing His instructions to Uddhava, the Supreme Lord Sri Krsna said, "I have decided that taking the association of pure devotees (sat-sanga) and connecting with Me by the linking process of pure devotional service (bhakti-yoga), performed at the same time, are essential for becoming My devotee." If you desire to attain krsna-bhakti, it is essential to follow this process: Associatio… Continue

Added by Subal Sakha das on February 28, 2009 at 1:30am — 2 Comments

Nam Bhajan (The Science of Chanting the Holy Names of Krishna)

by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur Prem [ecstatic love of God] alone is the purpose of the life of the jivas (spirit souls). Bhava (soul's feeling) develops into Prem. Turning their face towards Krishna, the more jivas progress, the more do they approach the temple of Prem. Thus, in considering the rights of Prem, we meet at the out-set with two sorts of circumstances-one is an intense longing for the unattained Prem, the other is the stage when the pedestal of Prem is already reached. Th… Continue

Added by Subal Sakha das on February 27, 2009 at 10:20pm — 2 Comments