Articles by Śrīla Bhakti Gaurava Narasiṅgha Mahārāja
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.
Does God Exist?
This short article “Does God Exist?” was written in 2000 by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, answering a fundamental question, ‘How do we know that God exists?’
Hearing From a Rāsikācārya
“Hearing From a Rāsikācārya” was written in August 2000 by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. In this important article, Mahārāja explains how the previous ācāryas have warned immature sādhakas not to stray into ‘dangerous waters’ by gate-crashing into the higher līlās of Rādhā-Govinda. He also stresses the importance of anartha-nivṛtti and nāma-saṅkīrtana.
Meditation and the Holy Name
Meditation and the Holy Name’ was written by Swami Narasingha in July 2000. Narasingha Maharaja is asked what should one meditate upon while chanting, especially in a world which is full of distractions. Maharaja responds with quotes from the śāstra and the previous ācāryas, as well as the advice of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
A Particle of Dust
A Particle of Dust’ was written by Swami Narasingha in June 2000. In this essay, Narasingha Maharaja answers the question, “Should a devotee aspire to become a mañjarī?” What is the highest aspiration for a Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava?
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