What is raganuga bhakti & who is qualified to practice it?
Raganuga sadhana bhakti is a devotional practice wherein an advanced devotee develops a genuine desire to serve Krishna just like the eternal residents of Vrindavan. So, the advanced devotee endeavours...
What is the attitude of devotees of Krishna towards suffering?
Everyone in this world has to suffer but our attitude towards suffering determine how much we are going to suffer. Devotees of Krishna suffer too. But Krishna’s devotees are sure...
What are the six characteristics of pure devotional service?
The six characteristics of pure devotional service are: klesaghni: Pure devotional service gives immediate relief from all kinds of material distress. subhada: Pure devotional service is the beginning of all...
What is pure devotional service & its two characteristics – Svarupa-Laksanam and Tatastha-Laksanam?
The definition of pure devotional service is given by Srila Rupa Goswami in Nectar of Devotion (Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu) 1.1.11 anyabhilasita-sunyam jnana-karmady-anavrtam anukulyena krsnanu- silanam bhaktir uttama “When first-class devotional service develops,...
What are the three main causes of suffering & how to get relief from all the sufferings?
There are three main causes of our suffering – papam(sin), bijam(desires) and avidya(ignorance). Srila Rupa Goswami explains in Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu (Nectar of Devotion) that we suffer because of the...
Unlimited glories of Mayapur Dham
Devotees of Krishna continuously sing the glories of Mayapur dham. Unable to control their emotions, they dance in joy. The stars smile seeing the dance of joy. The big trees...