Gītā-Govinda of Jayadeva Gosvāmī
‘Gītā Govinda of Jayadeva Gosvāmī' was written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in September 2005. This article addresses a particular group of devotees who published an English translation of Gītā Govinda, who begged the question that is was necessary to distribute this high literature to one and all.
Inconceivable Topics
'Inconceivable Topics' was written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in Februrary 2005 in response to a devotee who claimed that the “fall of the jīva into this world is inconceivable.”
Jīvas and the Marginal Plane
'Jīvas and the Marginal Plane' was written in January 2005 by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, in response to a question concerning the ‘fall’ of the jīva, as explained in the GBC book ‘Our Original Position’ (OOPs). Narasiṅgha Mahārāja gives many quotes from the previous ācāryas to show how the misconception of the jīva’s ‘fall’ is erroneous.
Māyāpura and the Adbhūta Mandira
'Māyāpura and the Adbhūta Mandira' was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in July 2004. This article gives a detailed history of the search for Mahāprabhu’s birthplace, why the sahajiyās and pseudo-Vaiṣṇavas do not accept Bhaktivinoda’s findings, and why Iskcon is wrong in claiming that their Temple of the Vedic Planetarium is the Adbhūta Mandira predicted by Nityānanada Prabhu.
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.
Hita Harivaṁśa and the Rādhā-Vallabha Sect
In "Hita Harivaṁśa and the Rādhā-Vallabha Sect" Swami B.V. Giri narrates the history of Hita Harivaṁśa of Vṛndāvana and his connection to Śrīla Gopāla Bhaṭta Gosvāmī and Prabodhānanda Sarasvatī. He also explains the philosophy of the Rādhā-Vallabha sect and how they reject the aṅgas of vaidhi-bhakti.
The Sārasvata Paramparā and the Caste-Brāhmaṇa Guru
In "The Sārasvata Paramparā and the Caste-Brāhmaṇa Guru" Swami B.V. Giri refutes the arguments of a gentleman who claims that only a born brāhmaṇa has the right to become a guru in the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava sampradāya.
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.’
Is Sannyāsa Forbidden in Kali-yuga?
Does the śāstra declare that sannyāsa is forbidden in Kali-yuga? According to one ex-sannyāsī, it is! This article explores the misconception that sannyāsa is unauthorised in this age and shows how Mahāprabhu and His followers have understood this prohibition.