“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.
Jaya Rādhā-Mādhava
The following is an excerpt from class by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja given on 22nd February 2012 in which Mahārāja discusses Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's song, 'Jaya Rādhā-Mādhava.'
Śrī Śarādīyā Pūjā
"Śrī Śarādīyā Pūjā" by Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja was first published in Bengali in Śrī Gauḍīya Darśana, Volume 1, Issue 3 on October 17th 1955. Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja explains the origins of Śarādīyā Pūjā and how the Vaiṣṇavas are pure Śaktas. This article was translated from Bengali by Swami B.V. Giri and Sanātana Dāsa.
Deviations of the Ācārya
In "Deviations of the Ācārya" Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja explains the dangers that a guru may encounter, in particular the problem of pratiṣṭhā (fame and position).
The Greatest Negative
‘The Greatest Negative’ is adapted from a lecture given on 28th August 2009 on the occasion of Śrī Rādhāṣṭamī and the Vyāsa Pūjā celebration of Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja.
Māyāvāda and Buddhism – Are They One and the Same?
In this article, "Māyāvāda and Buddhism - Are They One and the Same?" Swami B.V. Giri tells the history of Māyāvāda stemming from Śiva and how various ācāryas of different philosophical schools consider māyāvāda to be non-different from atheistic Buddhism.
Śrī Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī
In the following public lecture by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on the occasion of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī, given on August 22nd 2011, Narasiṅgha Mahārāja gives a synopsis of the events leading up to the appearance of Śrī Kṛṣna.
Questions and Answers on Baladeva Tattva
The following is an excerpt from a questions and answers session with Śrīla Narasingha Mahārāja on the occasion of Baladeva Pūrṇīmā on 16th August 2008.
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.
Anādi (For Advanced Philosophers)
In "Anādi (For Advanced Philosophers" Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja gives a synopsis of how the jīvātmā appears in this material world and explains the true meaning of the word anādi (beginningless).
Gṛha Praveśa (Entering a House)
In this transcript which first appeared in Bengali in the 9th Volume of The Gauḍīya, published on 18th April 1931, Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura explains the duty of a Vaiṣṇava householder in relation to hari-bhajana. This article was translated into English by Swami B.V. Giri and Sanātana Dāsa.