Rupanuga Bhajan Ashram Writings
“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’ 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’ 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?