The True Spirit of Separation
In this article from 'Of Love and Separation' Śrīla Puri Gosvāmī glorifies his guru, Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, and explains the pain that a disciple feel in the absence of the guru, and how one cannot fully comprehend the position of guru unless the guru himself reveals it.
Parātma-niṣṭhā
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.
More on Prasādam
“More on Prasādam” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in September 2002. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja explains what is prasādam, and what isn’t prasādam, and begins with a recollection of his time with Śrīla Prabhupāda in the Hyderabad temple.
The Disciple’s Mentality
In this article from Chapter 15 of ‘The Art of Sādhana,’ Śrīla Puri Gosvāmī discusses the qualities of a true disciple and the natural humility he feels when he is fully surrendered.
The Internal Meaning of Ratha Yātrā and Nāma Bhajana
This article was a lecture given by Śrīla Bhakti Pramoda Purī Mahārāja at Gopīnatha Gauḍīya Maṭha, Jagannātha Purī on the day of Herā Pañcamī, June 29th 1998. In this talk, Śrīla Purī Gosvāmī discusses the importance of pure nāma-bhajana as the qualification to discuss higher topics of kṛṣṇa-līlā.
The Standard for Higher Līlā
‘The Standard for Higher Līlā’ by Swami B.V. Giri and Swami B.B. Viṣṇu was first published on May 3rd 2001. In this detailed article, various quotes from previous Gauḍīya ācāryas is given to show the dangers of trespassing into the higher and intimate līlās of Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa when one is unqualified.
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…
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?