– Evidence given by the sastras (scriptures) regarding Ekadasi. – Explanation of how to sit close to the Lord. – Story of Ambarisa Maharaja who used all his senses to serve the Lord. – Meaning of attaining the darshan of the Lord’s beautiful form. – On the eagerness of Srimati Radhika and the gopis to attain the darshan of Krishna. – Detailing the benefits of participating in Mangala Arati. – On the three forms of God’s manifestation in this...
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