“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.
Bhāi Sahajiyā (Part Two)
The second part of Bhāi Sahajiyā was first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī Vol. 20, issue 1. In this section, Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura continues to point out the defects of various sahajiyā groups. While some of his points are generic criticisms, he also seems to be taking a jab at particular unnamed persons or groups from that era who remain unknown to us. In some cases, we have included footnotes for the readers clarification.
Bhāi Sahajiyā (Part One)
This is the first part of a famous two-part article 'Bhāi Sahajiyā' written by Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda which was first published in Sajjana Toṣaṇī, Vol. 19, Issue 11 in 1917. The article addresses the general sahajiyā community and their various kinds of deviancy, but Sarasvatī Ṭhākura writes it in the form of a letter to an individual whom he calls 'bhāi sahajiyā' (‘brother sahajiyā’). Sarasvatī Ṭhākura’s exposé of the peddlers of so-called ‘rasa’ is filled with scathing sarcasm and acts as a warning against cheap spiritual pursuits.
A Nourishing and Compassionate Nature
The following is a short talk given by Śrīpāda Bhakti Kiśora Araṇya Mahārāja in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s rooms at Rādhā-Dāmodara Temple on the occasion of Śrīla Bhakti Gaurava Narasiṅgha Mahārāja’s disappearance on 17th January 2024
Vṛndāvane Bhajana (Worship in Vṛndāvana)
This Bengali poem, ‘Vṛndāvane Bhajana’ which was first published in Śrī Gauḍīya Patrikā, Vol.10, issues 9&10 in 1958 was written by Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda while residing as a vānaprastha at the Vaṁśi-Gopāla Temple in Vṛndāvana. Śrīla Prabhupāda talks about the futility of family life, the ineffectiveness of jñāna, karma and yoga, the position of a true Vaiṣṇava and the importance of preaching over solitary bhajana.
Pilgrimage With Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 5: Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Ramaṇa Temple
Continuing with our series, ‘Pilgrimage with Swami Narasiṅgha’, this week we go to the famous Rādhā-Ramaṇa Temple in Śrī Vṛndāvana-dhāma where Mahārāja explains the origins of the Deity of Rādhā-Ramaṇa and some history of the temple. This article is adapted from a talk given in Vṛndāvana in 1996 and from two essays written by Mahārāja in 1994.
Śrī Nimbāditya and Nimbārka Are Not the Same Person
In a previous article by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on Nimbārkācārya, there was mention of an article written by Śrīla Bhakti Prajñāna Keśava Mahārāja on the same topic. Some devotees have requested us to publish this article, which was originally written in Hindi and published in Bhāgavat Patrikā, Vol. 2, Issue 2, in July, 1956.
Śrīla Sarasvatī Gosvāmyāṣṭakam
This Sanskrit prayer was composed by Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja in 1949 and was first published in Śrī Gauḍīya Patrikā (Vol.1, Issue 8) and later in the Hindi magazine, Bhāgavat Patrikā (Vol.1, issue 6) in 1955. This rare composition has been translated into English for the first time.
Frogs in the Well of Prejudice
In "Frogs in the Well of Prejudice' Kalki Dāsa shares a recent experience he had in Śrī Vṛndāvana-dhāma and asks the unusual question, “Are we humans, or are we frogs?” Are we doomed to continuously return to our deep, dark mental wells of prejudice, or is there a way out?
Pilgrimage With Swami Narasiṅgha – Part 4: Kurukṣetra
Continuing with our pilgrimage series, in time for this week’s Gītā Jayantī celebrations, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja discusses the sacred land of Kurukṣetra where Śrīmad Bhagavad-gītā was spoken and explains it’s deeper significance. This article was adapted from a number of talks given by Mahārāja, one at Kurukṣetra in 1990 as well as later talks in Vṛndāvana and Mexico.
Mā Muñca Pañca-daśakam (Fifteen Verses Praying Not to Be Abandoned)
The following Sanskrit prayer, Mā Muñca Pañca-daśakam, was composed by Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja in 1967 and first published in Gauḍīya Darśana magazine, Vol. 12, Issue 6. In this touching and humble appeal, Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja begs Kṛṣṇa, who is an ocean of unlimited mercy, not to abandon him.