Faith in the scriptures and the words of the Guru are the basis of the Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy.
The yamadutas do not go after those who chant the holy names, use tilaka and kanti-mala (tulasi-mala).
Sing and engage others in chanting the holy names.
Follow ekadasi and encourage others to follow too.
Faith in the scriptures and the words of the Guru are the basis of the Gaudiya Vaisnava philosophy.
The yamadutas do not go after those who chant the holy names, use tilaka and kanti-mala (tulasi-mala).
Sing and engage others in chanting the holy names.
Follow ekadasi and encourage others to follow too.
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In this month of Purusottama, we should serve the Deity and listen to harikatha. The month of Purusottama comes every three years and the one who presides over it is Lord Krishna, while the one who presides over the month of Kartika is Srimati Radhika. The glories of Purusottama month. Offering only one ghee lamp, serving brahmanas and cows in this month is very auspicious. One who stays in Purusottama Ksetra (that is, Jagannatha Puri) and does bhajana during this month gets much more fruit...
Today is Ekadasi, very pure day. We should not abandon Ekadasi even at the time of death. Story of King Rukmangada and his faith in Ekadasi. The difference between King Rukmangada and King Ravana. About the activities of kings. Different types of marriage. The second wife of King Rukmangada. The terrible test of faith faced by King Rukmangada and his family. There is a concession of some food on Ekadasi for people who need to eat something on this day. About Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s...
Today is Ekadasi, very pure day. We should not abandon Ekadasi even at the time of death. Story of King Rukmangada and his faith in Ekadasi. The difference between King Rukmangada and King Ravana. About the activities of kings. Different types of marriage. The second wife of King Rukmangada. The terrible test of faith faced by King Rukmangada and his family. There is a concession of some food on Ekadasi for people who need to eat something on this day. About Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s...
Ekadasi and Lord Jagannatha. The four months of Chaturmasya. Vaishnava calendar rules. We must follow the rules of Chaturmasya. Today is the appearance of Srila Bhakti Vijnana Bharati Gosvami Maharaja and Lokanatha Dasa Gosvami. About ISKCON devotees who followed Srila Gurudeva Narayana Gosvami Maharaja. Srila Gurudeva Narayana Gosvami Maharaja and the Vraja-mandala parikrama. Srila Gurudeva Narayana Gosvami Maharaja beautifully taught Vilapa-kusumanjali. What did Srila Gurudeva give us? We...
We should observe Ekadashi from the age of 8 to 80, otherwise it is optional according to the scriptures. Ekadashi is the mother of bhakti. Five types of food should not be eaten on Ekadashi; types of products that can be taken on Ekadashi. Ekadashi means upavasa – we should stay very close to the Lord and chant the maha-mantra. If you observe Ekadashi (Hari-vasari tithi), money will come. Lakshmi-devi is happy to see someone worshipping her husband. If Radharani (original Lakshmi-devi)...