“It is not true that Sankhya philosophy is a new system of philosophy introduced by Kapila as material philosophers introduce new kinds of mental speculative thought to supersede that of another philosopher. On the material platform, everyone, especially the mental… Read More ›
“And it is proper for me to console the mighty-armed Rama, whose face resembles a full moon, and who is desirous of the vision of Sita.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 30.10) mayā ca sa mahābāhuḥ pūrṇa candra nibha ānanaḥ… Read More ›
“Seeing that devi, situated like a divine lady in the Nandana Gardens, the Vanara then reflected over many thoughts.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 30.2) avekṣamāṇaḥ tām devīm devatām iva nandane | tato bahu vidhām cintām cintayāmāsa vānaraḥ || Download this… Read More ›
“If I offer auspicious words, which are in line with dharma, about the self-realized Rama, the most excellent prince of the Ikshvaku dynasty, saying these words in a sweet voice in hearing me she will believe me, for I will… Read More ›
“O ocean of mercy, O ocean of happiness, O crest-jewel of great souls, from time to time please remember us, dear son, and don’t let go of your love.” (Janaki Mangala, 176) kṛpā sindhu sukha sindhu sujāna siromani | tāta… Read More ›
“Please do not take it ill of me that I sent for you. I know that I received all happiness by the glory of your grace, O lord.” (Janaki Mangala, 173) bilaga na mānaba mora jo boli paṭhāyaun | prabhu… Read More ›
“In the Bhagavad-gita (9.26) the Lord directly states that He accepts vegetarian food from the hands of a pure devotee. Therefore a human being should not only become a strict vegetarian but should also become a devotee of the Lord,… Read More ›
“Shame on me, who am uncivilized, unchaste, and living a sinful life, for I continue to protect my life for even a moment without Him.” (Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 26.7) dhiṅmāmanāryāmasatīṃ yāhaṃ tena vinā kṛtā | muhūrtamapi rakṣāmi… Read More ›
“A person who works very hard, no matter in what occupation, and who offers the result of the work to the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, is called a karma-yogi.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 3.20.34 Purport) Download… Read More ›
“Janaka did all the rituals and made all the preparations for the departure. Then Rama with His brothers went to the king’s palace.” (Janaki Mangala, 164) sakala calana ke sāja janaka sājata bhae | bhāinha sahita rāma taba bhūpa bhavana… Read More ›