“Krishna Talk” is a comprehensive source of in-depth articles on Gauḍiya Vaiṣṇava Siddhānta, History, and Culture. Founded by Swami B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in 2000, our collection of articles by past ācāryas and contemporary authors is updated weekly. Easily navigate the various categories to find the specific topic you’re interested in and dive deeper into the treasure-house of Gauḍiya Vaisnava siddhānta with these detailed and enlightening articles.
Planets of Faith
Planets of Faith’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in 1998. Swami Narasingha discusses śraddhā (faith) as the ‘halo of Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī’ and how it is not fully understood by many.
Oh Bābā! Bolacche-re!
In commemoration of the 119th appearance of Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja, we present the following article 'Oh Bābā! Bolacche-re!' (My God! He's forcing me to spell!) which was written by Śrīla Śrīdhara Maharaja, prior to his acceptance of sannyāsa, for the Gauḍīya Maṭha’s daily newspaper, Dainika Nadīyā Prakāśa on April 18th, 1928. This article was translated from Bengali to English by Sanātana Dāsa.
Pilgrimage to Vṛndāvana-dhāma
Pilgrimage to Vṛndāvana-dhāma’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in 1992. In this essay, Narasingha Maharaja answers a question about what the mood should be when going to Śrī Vṛndāvana-dhāma.
Vaiṣṇavism and Religious Equality
In 'Vaiṣṇavism and Religious Equality' Gaura Gopala Dasa looks at the history of religion and explores the notion that everyone "worships the same God" and points out how the Abrahamic 'God' cannot be the same as the God that is worshipped by Vaiṣṇavas.
Problems and Solutions
The following lecture was delivered by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja during the month of December in the city of Navadvīpa in 1955. This has been translated into English by Swami B.V. Giri and Sanātana Dāsa.
The Post of Guru
The article ‘The Post of Guru’ was based upon a conversation that Swami B.G. Narasingha had with a godbrother in 1996. He explains the understanding of the guru as a paramahaṁsa, faith, and the ṛtvik ideology.
Kṛṣṇa – The Supreme Vedāntist
In commemoration of the anniversary of Śrīla Prabhupāda's acceptance of sannyāsa, we present an article written by him which was first published in 'Back to Godhead' magazine, on October 20th, 1956. In this article 'Kṛṣṇa - The Supreme Vedāntist' Śrīla Prabhupāda explains how despite the claims of the māyāvādīs, Kṛṣṇa is the supreme goal of Vedānta.
The Secret of the Lord’s Appearance According to the Gītā
In "The Secret of the Lord’s Appearance According to the Gītā" (Gītāra Janma Rahasya), Śrīla Ṭhākura Bhaktivinoda explains the transcendental position of Śrī Kṛṣṇa based upon the Fourth Chapter of the Bhagavad-gītā. This Bengali article was translated by Swami B.V. Giri & Sanātana Dāsa.
The Unique Contributions of Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja
On the occasion of the disappearance of His Divine Grace Śrīla Bhakti Rakṣaka Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja, we present the following article that was originally written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja for the publication, "Encounters With Divinity."
A Prayer Composed on the Occasion of the Disappearance of Śrīla Gadādhara Paṇḍita
This Bengali poem, 'Śrī Śrīla Gadādhara Paṇḍita Gosvāmī Prabhura Tirobhāva Upalakṣe Sūcika' was composed by Śrīla Bhakti Pramoda Purī Gosvāmī Mahārāja and first published in The Gauḍīya, Vol.1, Issue 7th, June 1950. It was translated in English by Swami B.V. Giri and Sanātana Dāsa.