We Only Need Krishna

For a brief period of my devotional life I wore a Nrsimha kavaca. One hearty well-wisher pointed out that my guru, param guru and paratpara guru never wore such a thing. He further reminded me of Srila Prabhupada's famous quote: "The reason for my success is... Read more

Wearing Radha Kunda Tilaka

Often devotees ask, “Is it okay to wear Radha Kunda tilaka?” The bhava and purpose behind all actions is the most important element in all movements on the bhakti marga. So let’s take a closer look at these points and discover the answer to this... Read more

Why Wear Tulasi Mala ?

Many religious-minded people throughout India and the rest of the world wear necklaces of Tulasi wood. Tulasi wood is sacred to Lord Krishna and His followers.  However, there are many popular taboos and misconceptions regarding who can and cannot wear tulasi.... Read more

Yes ! Live and Bathe in Radha Kunda !

Two questions confound many devotees:  1) Can we live in Radha Kunda? 2) Can we bathe in Radha Kunda?  As there are many men and many minds, there are many different viewpoints and answers regarding these questions. So how to establish the final word, the... Read more

New Lecture Series March 2013 Onwards

i) Holy Name  a. Gayatri & Mantras  b. Mahamantra c. Other mantras   ii) Krishna Topics   iii) Radha Topics   iv) Guru   v) Devotees   vi) Fast and Vratas a. Karttika b. Ekadasi c. Purosottama d. Magha e. Vaisakha   vii)... Read more

Why Do We Worship the Guru?

Vyasa-puja is that one day in a year wherein a sadhaka compresses a lifetime of thoughts, feelings and acts of dedication into a few words of praise of his eternal spiritual guide, friend, master and mentor; a few drops of water humbly offered back to the ocean. To... Read more