Articles by Śrīla Bhakti Gaurava Narasiṅgha Mahārāja
Anartha Nivṛtti
In ‘Anartha Nivṛtti’, published on May 22nd 2001, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja stresses the point that the higher topics of kṛṣṇa-līla are not meant for those who have not crossed the stage of anartha-nivṛtti, and quotes extensively from Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja and Śrīla Purī Mahārāja.
Vraja Bhāva
‘Vraja Bhāva’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on April 6th 2001. Swami Narasingha answers a question concerning ‘vraja-bhāva’ and the bhajanas of Mīrābāi and explains how there’s much more to real vraja-bhāva than singing a few Hindi bhajanas…
My Guru is Rādhārāṇī
“My Guru is Rādhārāṇī'” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in January 2001. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja speaks about the internal rasa of his guru, Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda based upon various statements by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja, as well as indications in the life of His Divine Grace. This article was also included in the book, “Prabhupada Vijaya”.
His Last Instructions
“His Last Instructions” is an article adapted from a lecture given by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on the disappearance day of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, on December 15th, 2000. Mahārāja quotes Bengali verses composed by Śrīla Bhakti Pramoda Purī Gosvāmī that delineate the last instructions of Sarasvatī Ṭhākura. These verses can be found in the book, ‘Of Love and Separation.’
Avatāras in Every Species
“Avatāras in Every Species” is an article adapted from a class give on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s disappearance day, on October 31st 2000 at Rādhā-Dāmodara Temple by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. He explains how the Supreme Lord advents in every species of life to create auspiciousness for all living entities.
After the Disappearance of Śrī Guru
This article, ‘After the Disappearance of Śrī Guru’ was adapted from a lecture by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Disappearance Day on October 31st 2000, at Rādhā-Dāmodara Temple, Vṛndāvana. Mahārāja discusses the three types of devotee (kaniṣṭha, madhyama and uttama) in relation to the disappearance of Śrī Guru.
A Brief Response to Ratha Yatra in Navadvīpa
“A Brief Response to Ratha Yatra in Navadvīpa" was written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in November 2000. This was written after H.H. Bhaktivedānta Mādhava Mahārāja and his associates penned a response to ‘Ratha Yatra in Navadvipa’ – a previous article by Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. In this ‘Brief Response’, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja questions some of the main points of the opposition and gives evidence from Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja concerning the insults hurled at him by the opposition party.
Have the Vedas Advanced Civilization?
“Have the Vedas Advanced Civilization?” was a short article written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in 2000 in response to a question by a young Indian student. Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja responds by defining civilization, and giving examples of how the Vedas have helped mankind.
Ratha Yātrā in Navadvīpa
“Ratha Yātrā in Navadvīpa” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on September 5th 2000. This article was in response to a statement by Śrīpāda B.V. Nārāyaṇa Mahārāja in relation to Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja. Narasingha Maharaja gives a brief history of the unfortunate situation. This article was followed up by another called “A Brief Response to “Ratha Yātrā in Navadvīpa.”
Omniscience?
‘Omniscience’ was written by Swami Narasingha in August 2000. In this article Narasingha Maharaja explains how even though a disciple considers his guru to be non-different from Kṛṣṇa, the guru is not omniscient.