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|  | | This booklet has seventeen previously unpublished letters written by A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada to Narayana Maharaja during his first years in America, who propagated the Hare Krishna Mission, of Gauranga Mahaprabhu. Part of a long correspondence to his friend and siksa disciple. Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja a disicple of Bhaktiprajnana Kesava Maharaja, Prabhupadas Godbrother and sannyasa-guru. The letters are a few of over two hundred that Prabhupada wrote, mostly in Bengali and... | Size: 6.3 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | Svami Prabhupada revealed to the Western world the glories, pastimes and abodes of Sri Gauranga Mahaprabhu. Sri Krishna and Sri Gauranga comprise an identical spiritual principle, tattva. Sri Krishnas abode, Sri Vrindavana dhama, is identical in all respects to Sri Gaurangas abode, Sri Navadvipa dhama. The locations of many places were verifiable but over time were forgotten or obscured by changes in landscape. The Vedic scriptures reveal that Sri Gaurangas pastimes are the sequel to... | Size: 30.8 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | Sri Gita Govinda is a jewel book brought by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Sri Jayadeva Gosvami has written this beautiful Gita Govinda, but without Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu it would have remained locked like a pearl in the oyster shell or a jewel in a locked case. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu manifested the glories of Sri Gita Govinda. Just as without Srila Rupa Gosvami no one would have known the inner moods of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, similarly, by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu relishing the moods of Sri... | Size: 69.4 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | This exceptional book is a compilation of five different essays written over the past 20 years in defence of truth in the Gaudiya Vaisnava Sampradaya, the disciplic succession of Brahma. Each refutation is elaborately and conclusively proven from scriptures. Included are two lectures that glorify and follow the example of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati who boldly re established the true conceptions of Caitanya Mahaprabhu and the Gosvamis and whom began this preaching mission. Today this Pure Truth... | Size: 2.1 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | The worlds most ancient religious festival, lectures by Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja on Ratha Yatra, or the Cart Festival of Lord Jagganatha. Rare that one possesses the good fortune to hear all these truths. A hundred thousandth part of the teaching of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, makes your life successful and inspire you, and makes you very fortunate. Entering into the deep meaning of Ratha yatra enables the devotee to realize the mission of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the secret truths of... | Size: 1.6 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | Composed originally in Bengali by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakur, Bhakti tattva viveka is a collection of four essays. By understanding the true nature of suddha bhakti, pure bhakti, one can relish the ultimate goal of all scriptures, the pure nectar of krsna prema as exhibited and preached by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Translated from the Hindi edition of Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja. | Size: 228.0 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | The title of this book, Arcana Dipika, means, the lamp that illuminates archana, honour or worship. As one of the nava laksana, nine processes of devotional service, it refers to worshipping the Deity form of the Lord. Arcana Dipika teaches us how this service is performed and how to please the Lord through this process of worship. By the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the Six Gosvamis and other contemporary followers of Sriman Mahaprabhu, and more recently Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Svami... | Size: 12.7 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | A collection of eleven verses which offer instructions to the mind by Srila Raghunatha Dasa, the eternal associate of Sri Gauranga, in concise manner he has surcharged these eleven verses with the teachings of Sri Gaurasundara, the prema, love, intoxicated embodiment of the combined forms of Radha Krsna, and His intimate associates Srila Svarup Damodara and Srila Rupa Gosvami. Included is the commentary of Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja and the expanded purport of Srila Bhaktivinoda... | Size: 368.6 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | Throughout the ages, many avataras, divinely inspired teachers and incarnations of God have appeared in the world, but none has ever distributed spiritual love as freely as the Golden Avatara, Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Caitanya Mahaprabhu, Mahaprabhu, means the great Master, appeared in Bengal, India, in 1486, and He lived for only 48 years, yet He began a revolution in spiritual consciousness that has profoundly affected the lives of millions. Renowned as a great saint even in His youth,... | Size: 893.7 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | The Ambrosial Advice of Rupa Gosvami, Gauranga Mahaprabhu Seeing the dense grove of trees lining the shore of the blue ocean and the tall sand dunes, remembrance of Govardhana Hill, and the Yamuna River, the place of Krsna Pastimes, with the many beautiful gardens and groves, kunjas, situated on her banks suddenly sprang up inside Him. Then He began bitterly weeping in separation from Krsna. When after some time His excitement subsided and He became peaceful, He gave the assembled devotees... | Size: 367.6 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | Lord Brahmas prayers of devotion to Krsna, these prayers offered at the dawn of creation by Brahma, the secondary creator of the universe, contain all the essential truths of Vaisnava philosophy. Unprecedented and unique among the literature of the bhakti tradition. It is filled with descriptions of the paramount glories of Svayam Bhagavan Sri Govindadeva, and with knowledge of the essential reality of the Supreme Personality and the essential reality of bhakti. It is as if a vast ocean has... | Size: 1.8 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | The Sri Caitanya Bhagavata of Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura is a central work of Gaudiya Vaisnavism wherein the life and teaching of Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu are recorded. To chronicle the activities of an incarnation of the Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna, demands the greatest of authors, and Srila Vrndavana dasa Thakura displays herein the mastery that confirms the sastric statements that he is no less than an incarnation of Srila Vedavyasa, the compiler of the Vedas. This edition includes... | Size: 2.8 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | Issuing from the divine mouth of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the eight verses comprising this Sri Siksastaka shine as the supremely radiant transcendental jewel of the entirety of Indian literature. They are the very essence of all the Vedas, transcendental sciptures. Although its Sanskrit language is quite simple, its import is profound and even if one studies it throughout his life, his study will not come to an end. While one reads and deliberates on this subject, newer and newer meanings... | Size: 532.9 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | This compilation of discourses by Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja beautifully describe the deep inner meanings of the famous Bhagavad Gita verse, 18.65, Offer your mind to Me, become My bhakta by hearing and chanting, etc, about My names, forms, qualities and pastimes, worship Me and offer obeisances to Me. In this way, you will certainly come to me. I promise you this because you are very dear to Me. Narayana Maharajas parents were Vaisnava brahmanas and from early childhood he showed great... | Size: 268.6 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | A Drop of the Nectarian Ocean, Bhakti rasa. Composed by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, the crown prince of illustrious teachers among the Gaudiya Vaisnava acaryas is the author of what is considered to be one of the greatest treasures of Vaisnavas. In this great book is a description of the nature of uttama bhakti, its divisions, saddhana bhakti, the stages in the development of prema, love, the angas of bhajana, offences committed in the performance of devotional service, sevaparadha,... | Size: 772.5 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | The futility of material enjoyment, everyone wants to be happy, but generally we can find only a little happiness and affection in this world. Why is it that even people who seem to have everything are unhappy, in spite of their wealth and opulence. Ultimately, the body is bound to become ashes or stool. The truth about the body we are so attached to will die and disappear, but we dont think we shall disappear forever. Are we really this body, or the soul within the body. | Size: 141.6 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | The guru disciple relationship, everyone wants to be happy, living entities want happiness, and this world is arranged so that no one can ever be happy. The truth is We are not endeavouring for God consciousness, this is, but we can understand by the grace of the disciplic succession, Vedic authority. And even Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, wants to be controlled by love and affection. | Size: 242.7 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | This is a wonderful collection of verses and instructions by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. Srila Prabhupada writes I have seen Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura doing bhajana day and night. He knew how Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura used to do bhajana, because his eyes were not like ours. Our eyes can only see the material world, but Srila Prabhupadas eyes were transcendental, and he could see the unmanifest, spiritual world as well. | Size: 337.2 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | The forest fire of material existence is blazing and its flames are jumping high. We have become so accustomed to our position within material existence that we consider it to be a great happiness. The spiritual master is He who makes us realise our true position, an ocean of mercy. The transcendental pastimes here are elixirs for anyone on the path of devotion to God, given by Srila Narayana Maharaja. | Size: 187.3 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | These are Verses of very beautiful poetry which stimulate the sentiment of bhakti, devotional serive to God. Stringing these verses together, Sanatana Goswami has composed a necklace for the benefit of the sadhakas, devotees, of this world, and when sadhakas keep these verses in their hearts, it is as if they are wearing this necklace around their necks. And if while taking Harinama, chanting, they sometimes call out these verses, it will increase the ananda, bliss, in their chanting. This... | Size: 349.4 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | The Story of parivrajaka, who refuses the comforts of a permanent residence and constantly wanders in search of the essence of life, and Narada Rsi whom searches for the foremost recipient of Sri Krsnas mercy, and approaches various exalted devotees and shows the gradations in their bhakti, devotional service. Its glories are limitless, and it is without question one of the most beneficial books for the progressive devotee. | Size: 443.6 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | A compilation of essays which illuminate the subject of Sri Guru Tattva, the truth regarding the Spiritual Master, and glorifies Gaudiya Vaishnava siddhanta. By getting the favour of the most favoured, guidance of Gurudeva. In pursuit of our own happiness, being attached and forgetful what is good for us. The golden opportunity, service to Guru. | Size: 6.8 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | Clearing up the confusion, some persons claim there are differences in the conclusions taught by Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja and Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, of Iskcon. These authoritative responses from many of the objections will help the reader understand these. The following article will examine, one by one, the points made in the paper, in the light of scriptural evidence and the statements of Srila Prabhupada himself. Those who are actually residents of the... | Size: 323.2 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | An unprecedented collection of devotional songs, with English Translations in Sanskrit, Bengali and Hindi, written by the Gaudiya Vaisnava acaryas and compiled for the practicing devotee. You will find a selection of appropriate prayers in the first section of the book. One should begin by singing the songs in honor of Sri Guru, followed by songs to the Vaisnavas, then to Gaura Nitai, and finally to Radha Krsna. This practice is observed by all authorities in the Gaudiya tradition. Kirtana,... | Size: 973.6 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | The second volume, The forest fire of material existence is blazing and its flames are jumping high. We have become so accustomed to our position within material existence that we consider it to be giving us great happiness. The spiritual master is He who makes us realise our true position. He is said to be an ocean of mercy. The transcendental pastimes here are the life giving elixirs for anyone on the path of devotion to God, given here by Srila Narayana Maharaja. | Size: 211.1 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | The scriptures describe many spiritual places, but there is nowhere like Vrindavana in the entire universe. Anyone who knows its glories will understand. Krishna and His eternal associates have performed pastimes which are uniquely wonderful. Spiritual life entails rememberering these pastimes, and ultimately to be completely absorbed in the transcendental service moods of Krishnas eternal associates. This is a summary work examining the verse, Absorb your mind and heart in Me, become My... | Size: 194.1 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | You will receive enlivenment by hearing inspirational memories from Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja about our maha bhagavata guru, or pure Vaisnava devotee, Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. From one of his most intimate admirers, a deep and revealing account of the intimate relationship between them as his instructing spiritual master and most dear friend. | Size: 343.6 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | Collected into this book are several confidential hints about devotional service. Bhaktivinoda Thakura was constantly reciting and relishing verses such as the ones in this book, and becoming overwhelmed with love of God. Devotees whose faith is on the neophyte platform, the system of arcana, diety worship, is provided. Arcana means to worship the deity with awe and reverence, with knowledge of the Lords opulence and by observing etiquette. It is also arcana to serve the Supreme Lord, with... | Size: 1.2 MB License: Freeware
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|  | | A detailed and nectarean account of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupadas long standing relationship with both his sannyasa guru, Bhakti Prajnana Kesava Gosvami, and Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada lived in Mathura for more than five months, and he gave daily classes there. He would read Srimad Bhagavatam and speak on the pastimes of the child Krsna as Damodara. Cooking for him then, Narayana Maharaja would assist him in many other ways. He used to give him many... | Size: 250.9 KB License: Freeware
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|  | | This is the immaculate commentary of Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja on Srila Sanatana Goswamis Sri Brhad bhagavatamrta. Descriptions given tell how, having recently arrived in Sri Vaikuntha dhama, the most desirable of places and whose entrance into is sought after by unlimited saintly persons, Gopa kumar is feeling despondent and cannot ascertain the cause of his dissatisfaction. At this time he is approached by Narada Rsi, whom becomes his siksa guru or instructing spiritual master... | Size: 310.7 KB License: Freeware
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