Recent
Shri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha Website Updates
Feb-March 2010
The Role of Sri Guru - Krishna Talk 107 — It is
said in the revealed scriptures that to understand the very meaning of
religion, self-realization and to know God, one has to approach a bona-fide spiritual
master through the proper process. A guru or acarya heads a
certain sampradaya and brings down the knowledge of the revealed scriptures from the previous acaryas. He practices according to his
spiritual master’s instructions and distributes those instructions through his
disciples to deliver the fallen souls in this material world.
Faith Confirms the Absolute - Krishna Talk 106 — 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 you must also
understand what it is not. Take gold for example – when you learn what
are the qualities of gold, you must also learn what is not gold. Learning what
is not gold is sometimes more important than learning what gold is, because you
must also be able to identify imitation gold.
January 2010
Yamuna Bridge Construction - Krishna Talk 105 — As many of you may already know, there is a very unsightly bypass bridge being built over the Yamuna River in Vrindavana in the area of Kesighat. This government undertaking is disturbing the beauty and sanctity of Kesighat. Furthermore it seems that the construction is actually illegal but the government officials concerned have taken up the project anyway.
A Small Fallen Angel (Un Pequeño Angel) Blanca was a young devotee (18 yrs old) in our mission from Mexico who passed away not so long ago. She was a very soft-hearted girl with great love and attachment for Krsna and the devotees. A certain godbrother has written the poem below which is sad yet beautiful and warm, causing Blanca to manifest in our memory as a Small Fallen Angel...
Modern Education or Mass Execution - Krishna Talk 104 — In today’s world, education can be defined as the systematic distribution or the reception of knowledge in society, which is viewed from various perspectives based upon cultural values, language, people and religion. In periods of social transition, education becomes central to our future well-being. Therefore, the shaping of education is the shaping of generations and society
December 2009
Saranagati - Krishna Talk 103 — Saranagati to the spiritual master is a prerequisite for any devotee
aspiring for spiritual progress. Srila Sridhara Maharaja says, "In my study I
found that saranagati alone is sufficient to produce all sorts of development in bhakti."
Definition of Faith - Krishna Talk 102 —Faith is the basis of all things and as we advance spiritually then our faith also develops and grows. In Vedic philosophy faith is not an abstract or impersonal concept, it is not a state of mind but an energy that stimulates the heart and confirms the spiritual path for the devotee. Faith in its purest form is the halo of Srimati Radharani, by the light of which we may understand Krsna.
Devotional Principles - Krishna Talk 101 — After wandering in this
material world for many lifetimes, by the mercy of guru and Krsna, the seed of
devotion is awakened within our heart. The process starts with a little faith (adau
sraddha) and this faith leads us
to seek answers (pariprasna)
and the association of devotees (sadhu-sanga), those who are practitioners of the devotional
process. The cultivation of this seed of the creeper of devotion is the
substance of our devotional life.
Religion and Philosophy - Krsna Talk 100
From time immemorial the human race has acknowledged some form of higher presence or being than themselves. Clans, tribes or individuals all had their own idea. Some believe in a particular God, personalized or not. Some people follow nature. Others ascribe to the moon, the sun, the stars, or other things unseen.
November 2009
Master and Servant - Krsna Talk 99
We are encouraged to search for Krsna, yet we should never forget that on our own we can never find Him. It is He that must come to us. The path of bhakti is a descending process. It is super-subjective – it always has been and always will be. In the words of the German philosopher Hegel, “He is for Himself and by Himself”.
The Gift - Krsna Talk 98
Having attained this gift of human life if one does not utilize it to understand the self, the Supreme, the way to go back to Godhead and with determination practice it under the guidance of a real guru, this life is simply wasted. Wealth comes and goes like a dream. Youth withers like a flower. Old age waits like a tiger. Diseases thrash like enemies.
On Knowledge and Pure Devotion - Krsna Talk 97
In the famous talks between Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Ramananda Raya (Ramananda Samvada), Ramananda Raya gives Mahaprabhu several propositions on what actually is the ultimate goal of life beginning from varnasrama-dharma, leading up to the ultimate conception.
Karttika
in Vrndavana — 2009
The auspicious month of Karttika saw many thousands of fortunate devotees coming to
Vrndavana from around the world. One who spends the month of Karttika in
Vrndavana is indeed very fortunate. This is especially so for those who worship
the form of Damodara during that month.
Ashram Book Publications available online as downloadable PDF's
or from the
Devavision Bookstore
Additional Notation added to Krsna Talk 93 - The Appearance of Radha-kunda
Radha-pada Darsana - Krsna Talk 96
This
year, on October 31st, on the Sukla-paksa Trayodasi during the month
of Karttika, devotees celebrated the day that Srimati Radharani dressed in Subala-vesa – the dress of the
cowherd boy Subala.
October 2009
The Literalist - Krsna Talk 95
A literal
understanding of sastra, as it seems to be regarded in some sections of the greater Vaishnava
community, is looked down upon as being neophyte or simply not intellectually
satisfying. Some even consider the literal understanding of sastra to be the great enemy of
progressive Krsna consciousness.
Conqueror of All Quarters - Krsna Talk 94
What is
necessary for this material world? The prime necessity is to change our outlook
on this temporary world. The greatest example was shown for the contemporary
generation by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
The Appearance of Radha-kunda - Krsna Talk 93
Thousands of devotees
from across India and from around the world recently gathered in Vrndavana for
Karttika and on the evening of October 11th the appearance of Radha-kunda was celebrated. In the days leading up to October 11th many
devotees made their way to Radha-kunda and took a holy dip in the kunda that is
considered as non-different from Srimati Radharani. The 11th evening
saw the greatest crowds as devotees [especially Vraja-bhasi women] bathed in
Radha-kunda throughout the night.
Modern Science and the Vedas - Krsna Talk 92
The Nobel Prize in Physics, awarded for the discovery of the antiproton, demostrated that matter exists as particles and antiparticles. According to one of the fundamental assumptions of the new theory, there may exist another world, or an anti-world, built up of anti-matter.
Who Ruled India? - Krsna Talk 91
“Who Ruled India?” is an interesting question. The history of rule in India goes back to great antiquity, back and back to the days of the Mahabharata (emperors such as Yudhisthira and Pariksit Maharaja) and before that to the days of the Ramayana when Sri Ramacandra sat on the throne of Ayodhya.
September 2009
In Search of Truth - Krsna Talk 90
Scientists have made great strides with their speculations, postulations, hypothesis and analysis of the creation or the universe we live in. Yet we see that the latest theories always seem to have some imperfections and exceptions.
Prabhupada's Place of Bhajan
- Krsna Talk 89 – Shortly
after taking sannyasa in 1959, His Divine Grace Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Svami Prabhupada
took residence at the most important temple in Vrndavana, the Sri Sri
Radha-Damodara Mandira at Seva Kunja. Sri Nirmal Candra Gosvami, the present Sevaite-acarya of Radha-Damodara Mandira, who
was a young man at the time, remembers when Srila Prabhupada first came to
reside at Sri Sri Radha-Damodara Mandira.
Timingila
- Krsna Talk 88 – The Srimad Bhagavatam, Ramayana, Mahabharata and other Vedic literatures often speak of fantastic places and of creatures that may have once lived on this planet. One such creature was the Timingila fish. The Timingila is said to have been the most formidable predator in the oceans. It was enormous in size and its favorite food was said to have been whales.
Tridandi
- Krsna Talk 87 – To conquer the urge of the tongue and genitals is called dhrti. Those who have become tridandis have conquered their body, mind and words. News found in periodicals is full of mundane talks. It is impossible for tridandis to read such newspapers that report topics of the illusory world (maya-katha). By reading them the consciousness no longer cooperates and becomes an enemy to us. “So-and-so did this, so-and-so did that” – by reading such things, adversity and material desires are created
August 2009
Widgets for the Macintosh computer
Two widgets
have been released by Gosai
Publishers and are now available online from Apple: Bhagavad gita widget
and the
Words from the Guardian of
Devotion widget
These widgets are also available from our Vedic Sciences support website.
The Bhagavad gita widget contains the entire 700 verses of the Bhagavad-gita
available by chapter and verse number. The Words from the Guardian of
Devotion contains many quotes from B.R. Sridhara Dev Goswami arranged by
topic. Read More about our widgets
Radhastami & Swami Narasingha Vyasa Puja at Kaliya-mardana Krsna Ashram
Radhastami & Swami Narasingha Vyasa Puja at Govindaji Gardens Ashram
Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja Observance at Govindaji Gardens
Sri Krsna Janmastami 2009 Observance at Govindaji Gardens. Eighty-eight pictures of the festival: devotees, Deities, kirtans, classes, nageswaram, abhiseka,
Deity ratha, guests, fire yajna, fireworks, juggling act, cooking, offerings, prasadam distribution, arotika and more. Attended also by ashram devotees from Bangalore, Mulky, Mysore and Mandhya.
Evolution of Theism (Kannada language version) by Swami BG Narasingha
— Gosai Publishers presents a new book on Janmasthami 2009 — The Kannada language version of Evolution of Theism.
Science of the Sacred (Book) by Swami Vishnu
Recently released from Gosai Publishers, the soft cover book is available for purchase online at Amazon Com. Or from LuLu Publishers. A download of the book is also available as a PDF file at the same url from Lulu.
"Science of the Sacred" is a must read for those devotees interested in knowing about India's unique and interesting achievements in the scientific field. This publication provides a foundation for expanding our awareness of the reality around us, beyond modern scientific theories, to those grounded in the ancient Vedic scriptures and their scientific presentations. Over the ages, innumerable luminaries, scientists, and intelligentsia who recognized for their contributions to society have praise the accuracy of the Vedas. Browse the ancient traditions of Sacred Dance, Vedic Mathematics, Vastu Shastra, Vedic Science, Transcendental Sound and much more. The book also makes a great gift to a friend or family member.
Video Darshan and Parikrama of Radha Damodar Mandir with Purnachandra Goswami
July 2009
Videos of Six Goswami's Well & Srila Rupa Goswami Kirtan Mandap Construction
April - June 2009
Srila Rupa Goswami Kirtan Hall - Cement Roof Poured - June 2009 - Additional Samadhi Updates here.
Srila Rupa Goswami kirtan hall - Construction of a kirtan hall enclosing Srila Rupa Goswami's Samadhi and Bhajan Kutir is underway, to be completed before Karttika. View the Srila Rupa Goswami kirtan hall construction here. Additional Samadhi Updates here.
March 2009
Ujjvala-nilamani - Krsna Talk 86 — We did not venture to enter the details of madhurya-rasa. Our Guru Maharaja did not like it. But it will come irresistibly within you, you go on, sravana kirtana. Pujala raga-patha gaurava-bhange. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. It is so high. When it will come it will awaken within you. It won’t be awakened by any other person.
Vaisnava
Calendar 2009-210 - Now Online
February 2009
Dawn of the Age of Love? Krsna Talk 85 — Numerous opinions abound about there being or not being an advent of Kalki-avatara at the end of Kali-yuga. Although Srimad Bhagavatam has mentioned the appearance of Kalki-avatara at the end of this Kali-yuga, some preachers are of the opinion that due to ‘the dawn of the age of love’ there will be no appearance of Kalki-avatara at the end of this Kali-yuga.
Star of David or Star of Goloka? - Krishna Talk 84 — The Star of David [in Hebrew, the Magen David or Shield of David] is renowned as the sacred symbol of the Jewish faith. Indeed, the Star of David is the distinguishing feature on the Israeli flag and as an ornament of jewelry the Star of David is proudly worn by millions of devout Jews worldwide. Yes, the Star of David is purely Jewish. Or is it?
October - December 2008
Karttika at Radha Damodar, Srila Prabhupada Tirubhava at Radha Damodar Mandir, Srila Prabhupada Tirubhava at Govindaji Gardens, Srila Prabhupada Tirubhava at Kaliya-mardana Krsna Ashram, Govardhan Puja at Radha Damodar Temple, Govardhan Puja at Govindaji Gardens Ashram, Govardhan Puja at Kaliya-mardana Krsna Ashram, Observance of Srila Sridhara Maharaja Appearance at Radha Damodar Mandir, Observance of Srila Sridhara Maharaja Appearance at Kaliya-mardana Krsna Ashram, Rupa Goswami Samadhi Reconstruction Finished
The Worship of Sri-Murti and Idolatry - Krishna Talk 83 —There is a great misunderstanding in the secular and religious world and especially within the Abrahamic traditions, (Judaism, Islam and Christianity) on the question of Deity worship. The English word 'idol' is usually used when describing any worship that concentrates on likenesses of demons, gods, goddesses, Visnu or Krsna. The term 'idol' has a very bad connotation in the west and conjures up images of pagans, heathens and other wild uncultured persons ...
September 2008
Radhasthami at Govindaji Gardens,
Devotional Principles - Krishna Talk 82 — After wandering in this
material world for many lifetimes, by the mercy of guru and Krsna, the seed of
devotion is awakened within our heart. The process starts with a little faith (adau
sraddha) and this faith leads us
to seek answers (pariprasna)
and the association of devotees (sadhu-sanga), those who are practitioners of the devotional
process. The cultivation of this seed of the creeper of devotion is the
substance of our devotional life.
Radhasthami at Kaliya-mardana Krsna Ashram,
The Ultimate Encouragement - Krishna Talk 81 — "Don’t feel discouraged, Krsna and His devotees are reaching out to you. They are reaching to embrace you. Their causeless mercy is our greatest fortune. For some reason unbeknownst to us, we have this opportunity. We are being canvased into that sankirtana , as He has appeared as Mahaprabhu."
August 2008
Ashram Events
New Books Published
Appearance of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada,
Appearance of Srila B.G. Narasingha Maharaja,
Janmasthami Celebrations 2008: Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha
Janmasthami - Kaliya-mardana Krsna Ashram
July 2008
Swastika & Cross - Krishna Talk 80 — In popular western thinking, no two symbols could possibly be more at odds with each other than the swastika and the cross. The swastika is the symbol of Nazi war crimes against humanity and the cross is the symbol of goodness, mercy and divine grace.
But what if this isn’t true?
June 2008
The Hare Krishna Maha Mantra -
Krishna Talk 79 — The Gaudiya conception of the maha-mantra is exclusive and stands distinct from all other sampradayas. The Gaudiya conception is exclusive in that it surpasses even the greatest expectations of the Vedas (liberation) and affords one the highest fulfillment of the ultimate goal of life. This is not simply party spirit propaganda or sampradaya jingoism, but an ontological fact.
May 2008
Prabodhananda & Prakasananda -
Krishna Talk 78 —Some scholars of Gaudiya Vaisnavism claim that the associate of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Prabodhananda Sarasvati and the Mayavadi sannyasi Prakasananda Sarasvati are one and the same person. From the historical and sastrika perspective it is clear that Prabodhananda was never a Mayavadi sannyasi.
Narasinghadeva's Appearance Festival & Candan-Yatra - 2008
The Raga-patha is Above All -
Krishna Talk 77 — Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura composed the verse, matala hari-jana visaya range pujala raga-patha gaurava-bhange, in 1930 on the occasion of moving the Deities of Sri Gaurasundara and Sri Sri Vinoda-Anandajiu from the old house at Ultadanga Junction Road to the new temple in Bagh Bazaar, Kolkata.
April 2008
Sampradayaka Sannyasa -
Krishna Talk 76 — Real renunciation means to engage everything in the service of the Lord and to fix one's aspiration to serve Him with great determination -- not just simply renouncing for the sake of renouncing. If one does so, he is not actually a sannyasi.
March 2008
Jesus as a Perfect Christian -
Krishna Talk 75
Gaura Purnima 2008 & Sannyasa Initiation of Bhakti Parvata Muni Maharaja
Gaura Purnima 2008 at Kaliya-mardana-Krsna Ashram
February 2008
Vaisnava
Calendar 2008-2009 - Now Online
January-February 2008
Sivaratri — Gopisvara Siva was dressed in gopi alankara on Sivaratri. In the evening an aratika and offering of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava maha-prasadam was offered to Lord Siva.
Nityananda Prabhu's Appearance — Devotees at Govindaji Gardens observed Sri Nityananda Prabhu's appearance
day on February 19th. The festival coincided with a visit from H.H. Guru
Prasada Swami Maharaja of ISKCON and Maharaja was requested to give the
morning class.
Vasant Pancami — If you accept this sannyasa-vesa, this is only favorable to the activity, but the real thing is the service. The all-important thing is the service, not the dress. The dress can help me to a certain extent to remind me, 'Oh, I am a sannyasi, I am disconnected with other branches of knowledge and interest. My sole interest is the service of Krsna, Guru and Vaisnava.
Caitanya Monks -
Krishna Talk 74 — If you accept this sannyasa-vesa, this is only favorable to the activity, but the real thing is the service. The all-important thing is the service, not the dress. The dress can help me to a certain extent to remind me, 'Oh, I am a sannyasi, I am disconnected with other branches of knowledge and interest. My sole interest is the service of Krsna, Guru and Vaisnava.
More on 'Real Religion is Not Man Made' -
Krishna Talk 73 — There is no such statement in the revealed scriptures [sastras] that Visnu/Krsna [God] reveals His teachings in many places simultaneously. When it is mentioned that religion is taught according to time, place and circumstances, then that is referring to bona-fide teachers of eternal religion like Sri Ramanujacarya and Sri Madhvacarya and not upstarts like Mohammed, Jesus or St. Paul.
November-December 2007
Srila Prabhupada Tirubhava — On November 14th Srila Narasingha Maharaja led the devotees at Govindaji Gardens in commemorating the 30th disappearance anniversary of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Svami Prabhupada. Many devotees from Bangalore, Mysore and other nearby towns were able to come for the festival.
Karttika at Radha Damodar — On October 26th, Srila Narasingha Maharaja, accompanied by Haridasa Babaji Maharaja and a few other devotees arrived in Sri Vrndavana-dhama. The next eighteen days were spent in a most wonderful way:
There was no better way than beginning everyday with Mangala-arati of Their Lordships Sri Sri Lalita Radha-Damodara, Sri Radha-Vrndavana-candra, Sri Radha- Cala-cikkana and following it with sankirtana-parikrama of the temple and samadhis of Srila Rupa Gosvami, Srila Jiva Gosvami and Srila Prabhupada’s rooms.
Chief Minister Yediyur Appa of Karnataka visits Govindaji Gardens ashrama
Govardhana Puja — Asrama devotees, devotees from Mysore, Bangalore and Mandya gathered on the 10th November to celebrate Govardhana Puja.
Srila Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja Avirbhava Mahotsava —
On Saturday November 3rd, devotees celebrated the 110th appearance of His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja.
Karttika Masa —
The most auspicious month of Karttika, also known as Damodara Masa, began on 26th October. During this month devotees offer lamps to the Deities and sing the Damodarastakam prayers.
October 2007
Puri Goswami Appearance Lecture -
Krishna Talk 72 — by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja.
Srila Sridhara Maharaja's Sannyasa Anniversary -
Today (11 Oct. 2007) marks the 77th anniversary of Srila Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja's acceptance of sannyasa. According to the lunar calendar, His Divine Grace accepted sannyasa on the second lunar day of the month of Padmanabha (corresponding to 24th September 1930 in the western calendar). The English magazine of the Gaudiya Matha, The Harmonist (Vol. 28, October 1930) briefly recorded the event as follows:
The Philosophy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu — Gosai Publishers presents a new book entitled 'The Philosophy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu'.
Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi Reconstruction Video — The reconstruction of the Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi and Bhajan Kutira are documented in this video.
September 2007
Srila Prabhupada - Pleasing the Spiritual Master -
Krishna Talk 71 — So many instructions are there from Srila Prabhupada and amongst those, the paramount instruction is to preach vigorously. To become a pure devotee and to preach vigorously.
Radhasthami 2007
The Self-Defeating Philosophy of Mayavada -
Krishna Talk 70 — The idea of Mayavada has always been present since the decline of the Vedic age. It is born from the minds of those jivas who have been envious and desired to usurp the position of God. These jivas, having lost touch with the highest ideal of serving God as an individual part and parcel, have fallen into this man-made plane of thought. Unlike this idea, the Vedic literatures are eternal and apauruseya (descended to this world untouched by the faulty thought process of the human mind). Those unfortunate people who deviate from the teachings of the Vedas invariably fall away from their eternal position as a servant of God into lower planes of consciousness.
Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja, Srila Narasingha Maharaja Vyasa Puja, Janmasthami 2007
August 2007
Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi Reconstruction Finished & Bhajan Kutira Started
May 2007
Narasimha-caturdasi
April 2007
Chandan Yatra at Govindaji Gardens
March 2007
New Pictures of Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi Reconstruction
Vaisnava
Calendar 2007-2008 - Now Online
Ashrama Events: Italy Center Opens [Srila Prabhupada Seva Ashram], Gaura Purnima observed at Govindaji Gardens.
February 2007
Ashrama Events: Srila Rupa Goswami Samadhi Reconstruction in Progress , Krishna Talk: Prabhupada's Rooms at Radha Damodar Temple, Ashrama Events: Prabhupada Returns to his Rooms at Radha Damodar Temple, Ashrama Events: Srila Rupa Goswami's Samadhi Mandira Reconstruction Begun with Bhumi Puja
January 2007
Ashrama Events: Appearance of Bhaktisiddhanta Prabhupada, Visit of Jayadvaita Swami, Visit by Sripada BB Bodhayana Maharaja, Appearance of Lord Nityananda, Marriage of Drdha Vrata and Gandharvika, Vasant Pancami, Visit of Guru Prasad Maharaja.
Daiva
Varnasrama -
Krishna Talk 68 — Question: We have heard that Bhaktivinoda Thakura instructed Srila Bhaktisiddhanta to establish the system of daiva-varnasrama. My question is, what is daiva-varnasrama? Is it something different from varnasrama as we generally know it? Answer: Yes, daiva-varnasrama is significantly different from what is generally conceived as varnasrama, the four social and spiritual orders of life designed to maintain human society.
Aryan Invasion - History or Politics -
Krishna Talk 67 (opens
in new window) — Guest
Article by N. S. Rajaram. The evidence of science now points to two basic
conclusions: first, there was no Aryan invasion, and second, the Rigvedic
people were already established in India no later than 4000 B.C.E....
December 2006
Videos
online for downloading — Download
lectures of Swami B G Narasingha and also the Devavision videos (The
Universal Teacher, Himalayan Pilgrimage,
Kumbha Mela, Scientific Verification of
Vedic Knowledge.
Available
in various sizes).
Disappearance
Observance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta —The
Tirobhava mahosatva (disappearance day celebration) of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta
Sarasvati Thakura Prabhupada was celebrated by all the devotees present,
by a half day fast, puspanjali (flower offerings to the spiritual
masters' lotus feet), aratika and a very nice class
October - November 2006
Srila
Prabhupada Disappearance Observance —
On 26th of October, devotees at Govindaji Gardens commemorated the
disappearance of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Govardhana
Puja —The
festival of Govardhana puja was observed by devotees and guests on Monday
23rd October.
Srila
B R Sridhara Maharaja Appearance Observance —
On 13th of October, devotees at Govindaji Gardens commemorated the
appearance of Srila B.R. Sridhara Deva Goswami.
September 2006
Srila
Bhakti Promoda Puri Goswami Appearance Observance
On Monday 25th of September, devotees observed the appearance of Srila Bhakti
Pramoda Puri Gosvami Maharaja.
Society
Consciousness vs God Consciousness -
Krsna Talk 66 — I
read a recent article on the internet by a leading ISKCON sannyasi/GBC/guru
wherein he says, “We cannot even extend this family [ISKCON]
to Srila Bhaktisiddhanta. We cannot even take one step forward
because the problem is if we put too much emphasis on Srila Bhaktisiddhanta,
then we will miss out on our focus. We will lose the focus on ISKCON.” So
my question is: Is there really a conflict between the interests
[focus] of ISKCON and Srila Bhaktisiddhanta?
Self
Manifest Deities -
Krsna Talk 65 — Question: During my many travels in India I have visited certain
temples where it is claimed that the Deity of Visnu or Krsna was self-manifest.
So my question is, whether it is possible that God self-manifests His
Deity form or is it always necessary that an acarya or representative of God be instrumental in establishing
a Deity?
Why
We Fight -
Krsna Talk 64 — Question: I
have noticed that many of your Krsna Talk articles
have a somewhat controversial spin and even a fighting
spirit. Do you think this is actually necessary?
Answer: Yes, preaching means fighting - fighting
with illusion and misconception. Our weapons are philosophical
arguments backed by sastra and the opinions of previous
acaryas. Preaching means speaking the truth and the
nature of truth is that it wants to be found and it
wants to fight with ignorance and misconception.
Krsna Talk 63 - Meditation
Techniques and the Holy Name — There
have been some recent discussions about techniques
for meditation and controlling the mind while chanting japa [the
Holy Name]. It is often said that we are doing mantra meditation,
so I was wondering if our acaryas or the sastra have
recommended any particular techniques that we can
use while doing mantra meditation?
Krsna Talk 62 - More
on Christianity: Only Krsna Consciousness Can Enhance Krsna
Consciousness — Wasn't there perhaps sincerity
in some of these religions at the time when they emerged?
God is omnipresent and, after all, a man in the desert who
had some desire to know truth would experience an aspect
of God's beauty, power, love etc. He could feel that to be
God and not yet know about Sri Krsna, due to his unfortunate karma of
not being near a pure devotee. Does it mean that he has no
realization just because he doesn't yet know about Krsna?
Sri
Radhastami Mahotsava
The
eighth day of the bright moon during the Vedic month
of Bhadra is the most auspicious appearance day of
Srimati Radharani. At
Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha, the devotees observed
a wonderful festival commemorating Srimati Radharani's
appearance on Friday September 1st.
Real
Religion is Not Man Made - Krsna Talk 61 —
During a recent visit to Europe I had some informal discussions
about religious conceptions with other Gaudiya Vaisnavas
and I was surprised to hear some devotees speak about such
groups as the Sufis, Whirling Dervishes, Jews, Christians,
Catholics, Orthodox Christians and Muslims as being deeply
'surrendered' souls. Of course, generally speaking this
may be true – but surrendered to what?
August 2006
Vyasa
Puja Book 2006 of Swami B G Narasingha
Download this pdf here:
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Puja Book 2006 - Swami BG Narasingha [pdf:
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Visiting
Friends in Europe and the USA
This
July /August Srila B.G. Narasingha Maharaja paid
a visit to friends in Holland, Germany, USA, Hungary
and Switzerland.
60th
Appearance Day Celebration of Srila Narasingha Maharaja
On Sunday 20th disciples, followers and guests gathered to
celebrate the 60th appearance day of His Divine Grace Srila
Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja.
Srila
Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja Celebrations
Srila
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Svami Prabhupada’s appearance
day celebrations were observed by all the members
of Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha at Srila Prabhupada’s
puspa-samadhi mandira in Govindaji Gardens.
Janmasthami
2006 Observances
Sri Krsna Janmastami was celebrated by devotees
and guests at Govindaji Gardens on 16th August.
The usually quiet and sublime premises of the asrama
became a sea of people as 9,000 guests came to
attend the holy function.
July 2006
Darwins
Theory Debunked
Where Are All the Half-Evolved Dinosaurs?
Darwins theory of Evolution is accepted and taught as fact
but less known is that scienctific evidence shows clearly
that this theory is wrong. There are far too many contradictions
and too little proof.
May
- June 2006
Gadadhara
Pandita Appearance Lecture of Swami B.G. Narasingha
online [downloadable
MP3 file].
Wedding
of Sri Gopal Dasa and Anuradha Devi Dasi
February - April 2006
Hare
Krsna Ashrama Inauguration Festival (Mulki)
Gaura
Purnima Lecture of Swami B.G. Narasingha online [downloadable
MP3 file]
Sri
Gaura Purnima Celebration
Vasant
Pancami Observance
January 2006
Release
of new DVD Film of
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta:
The Universal Teacher
Installation
of Kaliya Mardana Krsna
Deity
Visit
by Sri Nandanandana
Dasa,
Guru
Prasad
Swami and
Bodhayana
Maharaja
Jesus in the Vedas - Krsna Talk 58 — Recent
articles claim that the fable of Jesus is mentioned in
the Bhavisya Purana. However, a closer look at this
prediction strongly suggests foul play or interpolation
on the part of Christian Missionaries in India during the
late 18th century.
December 2005
Paramadvaiti Maharaja Visits South India
October - November 2005
Karttika & Anniversary of Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha
Govardhana Puja & Srila Prabhupada Tirubhava
September 2005
Adbhuta Mandira — Krishna Talk 57 —
Bhaktivinoda Thakura was not staying in Godrumadvipa
when he had his vision of the Adbhuta Mandira. In
fact Bhaktivinoda's house at Godruma was not built
until two years later.
Reprinting
of Follow The Angels and In Search of the
Ultimate Goal of Life
August
2005
Srila
Prabhupada's Vyasa Puja
Srila
Narasingha Maharaja's Vyasa Puja
Adbhuta
Mandira - Mayapura —
Two newly added articles
—Excerpt from 'The Gaudiya' Magazine, March
9, 1934 — Fulfillment of Bhaktivinoda's instruction.
—Excerpt from 'The Gaudiya' Magazine —
New Temple opened.
Srila
Bhaktisiddhanta Video—
The
Universal Teacher
New
Book
by Srila Sridhara Maharaja
—
Encounters
With Divinity
Sri
Krsna Janmastami Mahotsava 2005
July 2005
Jagannatha
Ratha-yatra —
Observance Festival at Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha
May-June 2005
Grand
Festival for the
Appearance
of Lord Narasinghadeva
Gaura
- Gadadhara
— Krishna
Talk #55 —
"If you do not worship Gaura-Gadadhara then you
cannot understand Radha and Krsna." Srila B.P.
Puri Gosvami
Candana-yatra
at Govindaji Gardens
— Deities
covered with sandalwood.
Gadadhara
Pandita Gosvami
Appearance Day
April 2005
Filming
Trip in Puri, Kolkata & Mayapura
— Film
shooting for Srila
Bhaktisiddhanta
video.
March 2005
Srila
Prabhupada Slideshow —
Now Available Online
Gaura
Purnima —
Grand appearance day celebration of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
Avirbhava
Mahotsava of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami
Prabhupada
FEBRUARY 2005
Nityananda
Trayodasi MP3 Lecture of Svami B G Narasingha
Nityananda Trayodasi
Devotees at the matha celebrated the holy appearance
of Lord Nityananda on trayodasi, Mon. 21st February.
MP3 Lecture of Svami B G Narasingha
On the occasion of the installation of Lord Jagannatha
& Sri Sri Gaura-Gadadhara on January 25, 2005.
One of the most informative and interesting talks.
Vasanta-pancami Mahotsava — Vasanta-pancami, the first day of the spring
season, was celebrated on 13th Feb at the matha.
Two
New MP3 Lecture of Svami B G Narasingha
1- Gaura Purnima 2003 — Available online for
downloading. The Lords descends with His parshadas
& no karma. Sastra will save us from cheaters.
According to the intensity of our love for the Lord
we become more free with the Lord to relish more intimate rasas.
2- Srila Prabhupada Avirbhava 2003 — Who
is a real guru? Guru means that he says Krsna
is Bhagavan, not that he claims to be Bhagavan. Real
guru teaches how to serve Krsna. Prema
is the goal and when we have prema we will
have unlimited energy to serve.
Inconceivable
Topics —
Krishna
Talk #54 —
Knowledge or proper understanding of the Absolute
Truth is obtained through the descending process (avaroha)
and not through the ascending process (aroha).
JANUARY 2005
Installation of Lord Jagannatha and Sri Sri Gaura-Gadadhara — Grand festival on 25 January.
Jagannatha
/ Gaura-Gadadhara arati song —
Sung daily at Mangala arati.
Two
new MP3 Lectures of Svami B G Narasingha —
Available online for downloading — Jan. 16,
2005
1-Unknown date (2001 or 2002)— What is Wrong
With That Mantra? — Svami B. G. Narasingha discusses
how a proper conception will lead us in the right
direction.
2-July 17, 2004 — Srila Sridhara Maharaja Tirubhava
— Glorifying the Vaisnavas brings us the greatest
benefit.
Temple of Lord Jagannatha — Deity installation
& grand festival to be held on 25th January 2005.
Ashrama
Publications —
Completed & upcoming books and videos.
Kaliya-Mardana
Krsna Asrama —
New asrama established near Udupi.
DECEMBER 2004
Tirobhava-tithi of Prabhupada Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Thakura
NOVEMBER 2004
Mahaprabhura siksa — Chapters 3, 6 & 9 updated.
Final Day of Karttika Masa — 10th Anniversary of opening of Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha.
Tirobhava Tithi of Srila Bhakti Pramoda Puri Maharaja — Holy disappearance day of Srila BP Puri Maharaja.
Jivas & the Marginal-plane — Krishna Talk #53 — Devotional conclusions based on sastra & our acaryas.
Mahaprabhura
siksa — Bhaktivinoda Thakura explains
the ten fundamental principles of Gaudiya Vaisnavism.
(Book Online)
Excerpt from 'The Gaudiya' Magazine 1934 — The Adbhuta mandira & Bhaktivinoda's prediction
Gaura-kisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja Tirobhava — Monday 22nd November.
Biography of Srila Gaura-kisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja — From the reflections of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati.
Prayers to Srila Gaura-kisora Dasa Babaji Maharaja — By Srila B. R. Sridhara Deva Gosvami.
Observance of Srila Prabhupada's Tirobhava Tithi — Tuesday 16th November
Karttika Masa — Devotees of Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha observe Karttika Masa.
Govardhan Puja — Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha observes Govardhana Puja.
Mayapura Birthsite — Supporting articles showing the authenticity of Sridhama Mayapura as the birthsite of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu:
Mayapura & the Adbhuta-mandira — Krishna Talk #52 — Where is the actual birthsite of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and where is the Adbhuta Mandira? Svami B. G. Narasingha corrects popular misconceptions regarding these topics.
Articles of Srila Bhakti Promode Puri Gosvami — Two articles have been added: Guru Pranali & Siddha Pranali and Sampradaya Pranali.
Appearance of Srila Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja — Devotees of Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha celebrated the divine appearance of om Visnupada Sri Srila Bhakti Raksaka Sridhara Deva Gosvami Maharaja on Saturday 6th November.
Vishnu Maharaja Appearance Day — Tuesday 2nd of November saw the 61st appearance day of Srila Bhakti Bhavana Visnu Maharaja.
OCTOBER 2004
Srila Puri Maharaja Avirbhava — The holy appearance day of Srila B. P. Puri Gosvami Maharaja was observed at Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha.
New article added to the Madhva Section — Bhagavan Svayam by Svami B. V. Tripurari Maharaja
Evolution of Theism Reprinted — Copies Available from Sri Narasingha Chaitanya Matha
SEPTEMBER 2004
Srila Prabhupada Sannyasa — 45th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's acceptance of the sannyasa order.
Bhaktivinoda Thakura Appearance — The holy appearance day of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura.
Radhasthami — The holy appearance day of Srimati Radharani was observed at Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha.
Srila Prabhupada Appearance — The 108th holy appearance day of Srila Prabhupada was observed at Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha.
Srila Narasingha Maharaja Appearance — The holy appearance day of Srila Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja was observed at Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha.
Janmasthami Mahotsava — The holy appearance of Lord Sri Krsna was celebrated at Sri Narasingha Caitanya Matha in grand style. Prasadam was served to 8,000 guests.
AUGUST 2004
Kannada Songbook — The asrama song book, 'Sri Kirtana' has been translated into Kannada language.
JUNE-JULY 2004
Ashrama
Events — Visit by author historian Dr.
N. S. Rajaram & Decoration of Yoga-Narasinghadeva's
Temple
MAY 2004
Trailer
for the documentary "Himalayan
Pilgrimage"
(Opens in new window). This film documents the journey
from Katmandu in Nepal to the sacred Vishnu temple
of Muktinatha. You are invited on this special trip.
Ashrama Events — Narasimha Caturdasi Observances & opening of the Bhaktivedanta Research Library, Gosai Publishers office and Multimedia Studio.
APRIL 2004
Candana Yatra — Deities at Govindaji Gardens during Candana Yatra (April 22 - May 11).
Website Update — Gosai.Com Ashrama Homepage Redone
Mother Cow — New Website. [Opens in new window - Close to return]
Ashrama Events — Goshala Renovation
Krishna Darshan Video — April 1, 2004
New
MP3 Lecture of Svami B G Narasingha —
available online for downloading — April 1,
2004
Gaura Purnima: Bhaktisiddhanta & Yoga Pitha, Nityananda
Trayodasi: Srila Prabhupada — Saktavesa
MARCH 2004
Parampara — Krsna Talk 50— March 17, 2004
NEW Vaisnava Calendar — March 2004 thru March 2005
Gaura Purnima — Grand festival for the holy appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu — March 6, 2004
Salagram Hara — A salagrama garland for Yoga Narasinghadeva
Prabhupadas' Samadhi — Painting of sankirtana party completed
FEBRUARY 2004
New
MP3 Lecture of Svami B G Narasingha —
available online for downloading — February
20, 2004
Question & Answers: Advent of Mahaprabhu, siddha-pranali,
jnana-misra-bhakti, etc (Dec 25, 2003)
Ashrama Events — Sivaratri — February 19, 2004
Ashrama Events — Visiting sannyasis, Temple paintings, Festivals (Nityananda Trayodasi, Appearance of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura) and more — February 11, 2004
JANUARY 2004
Vasant Pancami — Festival — Jan 26, 2004
Temple of Understanding — Krsna Talk 49— Jan 15, 2004
Two
New MP3 Lectures of Svami B G Narasingha —
available online for downloading — Jan 13, 2004
The Prominent Link (Saranagati — Aug 2003) &
Disappearance of Haridasa Thakura (Bangalore —
Sept 2002)
DECEMBER 2003
The Proof of Your Devotion — Krsna Talk 48 — Dec 31, 2003
MP3 lectures of Svami B G Narasingha available online for downloading — Dec 30, 2003
"Prakrta Rasa Aranya Chedini" Book Release — Dec 25, 2003
Kumbha Mela Video — Kumbha Mela Video shown on New Zealand TV — Dec 19, 2003
Events 2003 — Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Tirubhava, Bhaktivedanta Library, Yoga Narasingha Tilok — Dec 14, 2003
Ashrama Tour — Many New Photos & Sections added — Dec 6, 2003
NOVEMBER 2003
Gaurakisora dasa babaji Biography (Book Online) — Nov 30, 2003
Our Guardians — Biographies, Pranams & other additions — Nov 29, 2003
Laksmi Narasingha Darshan — Nov 24, 2003
Kumbha Mela Trailer available online — Nov 24, 2003
Sri Narasinghadeva Video Darshan — Nov 22, 2003
Installation of Sri Laksmi Narasingha — Nov 19, 2003
Deity Darshan Re-organized with many new photos — Nov 18, 2003
Audio & Video Recordings of Sripad B. G. Narasingha Maharaja