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Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das aparādha-śūnya ho’ye loho kṛṣṇa-nāma, kṛṣṇa mātā, kṛṣṇa pitā, kṛṣṇa dhana-prāna Being careful to remain free of offenses, just take the holy name of Kṛṣṇa. Kṛṣṇa is your mother, Kṛṣṇa is your father, and Kṛṣṇa is the treasure of your life. (Gitavali, “Sri Nagar Kirtana”) viceyāni vicāryāṇi, vicintyāni punaḥ punaḥ kṛpaṇasya dhanānīva, […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das One can experience, perceive and literally see transcendental phenomena i.e. the spiritual form of Bhagavan Sri Krishna or one’s own siddha svarupa according to the purity of one’s consciousness. Brahmaji says a sadhaka can directly see God, Bhagavan Sri Krishna, when the mind and eyes are fully purified and saturated with […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das If one chants this great prayer with faith and transcendental devotion on Lord Caitanya’s appearance day [Gaura-Pūrṇima], then one perpetually attains the fulfillment of their each and every pure desire. nāmaskṛtya pravakṣyāmi, deva-devaṁ jagad-gurum nāmnām-aṣṭottara-śataṁ, caitanyasya mahātmanāh “Oh great soul! After offering obeisances unto the Lord of Lords, Who is the […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das Sri Shiva heard these prayers from Sri Brahmaji and later spoke them to the Pracetas. They are called “Rudra Gita” in the Srimad Bhagavatam. This post highlights its special verses along with the wonderful commentaries of Sri Visvanatha Cakravartipada. Sri Shiva: “Bhagavan Sri Krishna, You have revealed yourself as supreme for […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das This new series will reveal secret facts about Sri Vrindavana Dhama to help everyone better appreciate its unique position, and the incredible fortune and value of visiting, serving or living in Vraja Dhama. The secrets in these “LOV Posts” (Light on Vraja) come from various Gaudiya Vaisnavashastra. It is often heard […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das Vaisnava aparadha is spiritual suicide. But unfortunately, thousands of devotees are dying daily from this terrible deed. Vaisnava aparadha is like cancer. And it just grows and grows invisibly inside one slowing devouring the vitals of one’s bhakti. A Vrajavasi saint living in Varshana named 108 Sri Sri Vinod Hari Das […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das What is a paribhasa sutra? It is often seen that one of the first few verses of a spiritual book or chapter presents its very essence. If it does, then this verse is called the paribhasa-sutra. Although usually appearing only once in a whole book or chapter, it is the regulator, […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das In parts one and two, we described the conjunction of material and spiritual in Krishna’s pastimes; its relevance in a life of sadhana; and repentance in bhakti bhajan. Devotion means lovingly serving Krishna for His pleasure. However, at the same time devotees also “enjoy” the basic sense objects. Yet devotees know […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das Since one can practice bhakti anywhere, why does Srila Rupa Goswamipada stress physically living in Vrindavan, kuryad vasam vraje sada? (Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu 1.2.295) Why, because Vraja Dhama has the inconceivable power to quickly manifest bhava bhakti within the heart of a non-offensive sadhaka residing there, duruha -adbhuta -virya -smin –shraddha- […]
Mahanidhi Madan Gopal Das The following question was recently posed by one Brahmin: “What is the difference between formally accepting diksa from a Guru, and just accepting a Guru within one’s heart and following their teachings?” Bhagavan Sri Ramacandra, Sri Krishna, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the 6 Gosvamis, and all Vaisnava and Advaitan acaryas have personally […]