Concentrated Nectar – From a lecture by Indradyumna Swami “Ter Kadamba is a very sacred place and it’s for that reason that one of the greatest acharyas in our disciples succession made this place, which was really a jungle in those days, as one of his places of bhajan. What does bhajan mean? Hare Krsna Hare […]
Because He loves you – From a lecture by Indradyumna Swami In the multitude of living entities—and there’s how many? Unlimited living entities! Nevertheless, in that multitude of living entities, Krsna can see His devotee in the midst. How? Because He loves you. How does He love you? You are just beginning! But still, in a […]
A most precious gift – Anecdote by Indradyumna Swami My godbrother, Yadubara Prabhu, sent me a most precious gift: a photo of Srila Prabhupada with myself and several other devotees accompanying His Divine Grace on a morning walk in the early 1970’s. My dear spiritual master! Memories of you give me strength to continue my services […]
Real or symbolic – Lecture excerpt quoted by Indradyumna Swami Devotee: “It says in the scriptures that Lord Brahma rides on a swan. Do we take this to mean it’s a real swan, or is it symbolic?” Prabhupada: “Not symbolic, it is fact. Why do you say symbolic?” Devotee: “Because it’s rather unusual.” Prabhupada: “Unusual? […]
Obeisances to the lotus feet of the Vaisnavas – Verse quoted by Indradyumna Swami “I offer my respectful obeisances unto the lotus feet of all vaisnavas, praying I will not commit offences in my attempts to please them. To all vaisnavas who have ever been, and to all vaisnavas who will ever be, I offer […]
Never fear any condition – Verse quoted by Indradyumna Swami “Devotees solely engaged in the devotional service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Narayana, never fear any condition of life. For them the heavenly planets, liberation and the hellish planets are all the same, for such devotees are interested only in the service of the […]
“All perfections come from the holy name” – Excerpt quoted by Indradyumna Swami “I am overjoyed to hear that your enthusiasm for chanting is increasing. As our contaminations are removed by chanting, the Lord’s form, qualities, and pastimes will be revealed to us in the holy name. There is no point in making a separate […]
“Are You Chanting All Your Rounds?” – Anecdote by Indradyumna Swami It was the first time I had ever missed chanting 16 rounds. I had completed 14 and was so tired I rationalized that it was better to take rest and make them up the next day, as we had been told we could do. […]
“Will I ever see your transcendental glory again?” – Verse quoted by Indradyumna Swami “The fortunate town of Navadvipa remains on the earth. The seashore remains. The city of Jagannatha Puri remains. The holy names of Krsna remain. But Alas! Alas! I do not see anywhere the same kind of festivals of pure love for […]
“Protect me from unsteadiness” – Verse quoted by Indradyumna Swami “O beautiful Krishna, who descended into the Vrsni house, O Visnu, lion to kill the elephant of material existence; O Krishna, garlanded by throngs of gopis’ lotus-eyes, O Gopala, abode of mercy, protect me from unsteadiness.” [ Bilvamangala-stava 1.97 ] Posted by Indradyumna Swami on […]