“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.
Vaiṣṇava Nindā
In Vaiṣṇava Nindā (Offences to Devotees) which was first printed in the May-July issues of the 5th Volume of Sajjana-toṣaṇī in 1893, Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura describes the different categories of jīvas and Vaiṣṇavas and explains the dangers of committing offences to them. This Bengali article was translated into English by Swami B.V. Giri and Sanātana Dāsa.
The Appearance of Śrīla Gadādhara Paṇḍita
The following is from the book, ‘Follow the Angels’ as well as from recorded conversations wherein Śrīla B.R. Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja discusses the unique position of Śrīla Gadādhara Paṇḍita.
UFOs – Is Anyone Out There?
'UFOs - Is Anyone Out There?’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha and published in Gauḍīya Touchstone magazine on April 14th 2013. Swami Narasingha looks into the possibility of the existence of UFOs and explores the Vedic literature for signs of alien lifeforms.
Mahāprabhu as Rasarāja-Mahābhāva
Mahāprabhu as Rasarāja-Mahābhāva” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in 1992. This article explores the meaning of the title ‘Mahāprabhu’ and shows how it can only be applied to Śri Caitanya. Upon reading this article one godbrother asked Narasingha Mahārāja, “How do you think of these things?” to which Narasingha Mahārāja replied, “How do you not?”
The ‘Vṛndāvana Express’ and the ‘Navadvīpa Special’
In this talk ('The 'Vṛndāvana Express' and the ‘Navadvīpa Special') given on March 30th 1983, Śrīla Bhakti Rakṣaka Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī explains the glories of Śrīdhāma Navadvīpa and how even Śrī Vṛndāvana does not compare to its greatness.
Our Prospect is Through Gaura-Līlā
In this talk given in 1985, Śrīla Bhakti Rakṣaka Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī discusses the specialty of the avatāra of Gaurāṅga Mahāprabhu and that approaching Him is safer than trying to approach Vṛndāvana and Rādhārāṇī directly.
The Appearance Day of Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura
The following is a lecture, translated from Bengali, given by Śrīla Bhakti Rakṣaka Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī on the occasion of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura’s appearance day at Śrī Caitanya Sārasvata Maṭha on 24th February 1981. This lecture was translated into English by Sanātana Dāsa.
The Case of Subhadrā
‘The Case of Subhadrā’, written by Śrīla B.G.Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, investigates the ontology of Subhadrā Devī – is she Yogamāyā, is she bhakti-śakti or is she both?
Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura’s Disappearance Day
The following lecture was given by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja in the evening of the 24th December 1944 at Śrī Caitanya Maṭha, Māyāpura, and was published in Dainik Nadīyā Prakāśa on the occasion of the observance of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura’s disappearance. This article was translated by Swami B.V. Giri and Sanātana Dāsa.
The Insanity of Inquiry
The following has recently been transcribed from a recording of the first meeting between Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja and Jagat Guru Swami (Swami B.G. Narasingha Mahārāja) on February 26th 1981.Members of the Bhaktivedanta Institute were also present. In this talk, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja discusses the origin of the jīvātmā and the utter futility of trying to understand everything about the Supreme.