Articles by Śrīla Bhakti Gaurava Narasiṅgha Mahārāja
Paramparā
‘Paramparā’ was written by Swami Narasingha in March 2004. In this essay, Narasingha Maharaja answers a question about the ‘gaps’ within the Gauḍīya paramparā as give by Sarasvatī Ṭhākura.
The Temple of Understanding
‘The Temple of Understanding’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on January 15th 2004. In this article Swami Narasingha relates the history of the ‘Adbhuta Mandira’ and shows how this can only be the birthplace of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and has nothing to do with size and grandeur.
The Proof of Your Devotion
'The Proof of Your Devotion’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on December 31st 2003. A devotee asks Narasingha Maharaja about the standard of actual devotion. Swami Narasingha gives a strong answer and warns against pratiṣṭḥā, the desire for name and fame.
The Worship of Govardhana
The worship of Govardhana’ was first written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on October 27th 2003. In the article, Swami Narasingha discusses the way that the ācāryas have worshiped Govardhana as Kṛṣṇa Himself, and not the concocted notion of worshiping Him as Balarāma or Rādhārāṇī.
Chanting the Holy Name
Written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in October 2003, “Chanting the Holy Name” answers the question, ‘In what mood do we chant the Holy Name, and what should be our meditation?’
Gāyatrī as Rādhārāṇī
“Gāyatrī as Rādhārāṇī” was written by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in October 2003. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja briefly explains the Gāyatrī-Nigūḍhārtha composed by Śrīla Śridhara Mahārāja which shows how the brahma-gāyatrī ultimately refers to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.
The Vision of Guru
'The Vision of Guru’ was written by Swami Narasingha on June 24th 2003. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja explains how disciples should see their guru, how they are eternally grateful to him, and what is the pure conception of Śrī Guru.
Scholarship vs Divine Revelation
'Scholarship vs Divine Revelation’ was first written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in December 2002. In this article Narasingha Maharaja defends the reputation of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura from a scholar who claims that some of the works of the Ṭhākura are ‘pious forgeries.’
Bābājī Sannyāsa
“Bābājī Sannyāsa” written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in 2002, is in response to questions concerning the awarding of bābājī-veśa in the line of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura and A.C. Bhaktivedānta Svāmī Prabhupāda.
How Great is Śrīla Prabhupāda?
“How Great is Śrīla Prabhupāda?” is an article adapted from a lecture given by Śrīla B.G.Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s appearance day on September 1st, 2002. In this article, Narasiṅgha Mahārāja expounds the greatness of Śrīla Prabhupāda and his phenomenal achievements.