Greater Than the Upaniṣads and the Vedas
In the following discourse Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains that one who is in the service of full-fledged theism, whatever inspiration comes in them, for the service of preaching that truth, that is more valuable than the Upaniṣads, Vedas, and other revealed scripture.
Tad Viṣṇoḥ Paramaṁ Padaṁ
In the following talk given by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on 20th January 2000 at Karighatta in South India, Mahārāja speaks about the knowledge found in Vedic civilisation and how it was centred around Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa.
The Literalist
‘The Literalist’, an article written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in October 2009, deals with the literal and non-literal interpretation of śāstra, looking at both sides and giving examples from a neutral perspective (taṭasthā vicāra).
Jesus in the Vedas
In 'Jesus in the Vedas' Swami B.V. Giri looks at the prediction of Jesus in India found in the Bhaviṣya Purāṇa and shows how this section seems to have been interpolated by the British.
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.
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.
Advaita Prakāśa Reviewed
In "Advaita Prakāśa Reviewed" Swami B.V. Giri looks at the details found in a supposedly bona-fide Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava text about Śrī Advaita Ācārya and explains how it is a modern day fabrication by the Advaita-vaṁśa.
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.
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.