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 auspiciousness.moksa…
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,…
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…
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…
Millions of devout Hindus and followers of Vedic scriptures want ban on cow slaughter, especially in India. But if ban on cow slaughter happens across the world, then it would…
Does God exist? Most of us might have asked this question at some point of our life. I have come across many people who challenge the existence of God. They…
Iskcon New Town, Kolkata, organized three day “Devotee Care Course” from 26th Nov - 28th Nov 2021. 35 devotees from Iskcon participated in the course. Apart from the devotees of…
Bhagavad Gita is not just the oldest but also the best book of the world. The sublime message of Bhagavad Gita has been guiding humanity since ages. Bhagavad Gita was…
I consider myself fortunate that I am writing an offering to HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj, my spiritual master, on the occasion of his 71st Vyasa Puja. HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj…
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, a major proponent of Vaisnava philosophy, played a significant role in spreading Krishna Consciousness. He inundated entire India in the 16th century with the chanting of the Hare…
In Srimad Bhagvatam, Prahlad explains about the nine processes of pure devotional service which is called nava vidha bhakti. śravaṇaṁ kīrtanaṁ viṣṇoḥsmaraṇaṁ pāda-sevanamarcanaṁ vandanaṁ dāsyaṁsakhyam ātma-nivedanam “Hearing and chanting about…
Vedic scriptures like Bhagavad Gita explains what true religion is. A practitioner of true religion is the most compassionate person in the world. He will not indulge in any activity…