“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.
Śrī Śrī Gaurasundara Āvirbhava Vāsare
'Śrī Śrī Gaurasundara Āvirbhava Vāsare' (The Appearance Day of Śri Gaurasundara) is a Bengali bhajana composed by His Divine Grace Śrīla Bhakti Rakṣaka Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja commemorating the divine appearance of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu
Everything is by Mahāprabhu’s Grace
This article, 'Everything is by Mahāprabhu’s Grace' is adapted from a class given by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on Śrī Gaura-purnima in South India 6th March 2004. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja explains how Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura discovered the birthplace of Mahāprabhu in Māyāpura.
The Magnanimous Nature of Nityānanda Prabhu
'The Magnanimous Nature of Nityānanda Prabhu' is from a lecture given by Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja on the nature of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu. Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja discusses the early years of Nityānanda, His first meeting with Mahāprabhu and His delivering Jāgāi and Mādhāi.
Makara Saṅkrānti
'Makara Saṅkrānti' is an excerpt from a lecture given by Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja on the occasion of Makara Saṅkrānti, the day of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's acceptance of sannyāsa, on January 14th 1984.
Harmony – Real and Apparent
"Harmony - Real and Apparent" written by Swami B.V. Giri, explains the true meaning of harmony as opposed to the 'pseudo-harmony' which is sometimes spoken about in the greater Vaiṣṇava world of today.
Vikrīḍitaṁ vraja-vadhūbhir…
This article 'Vikrīḍitaṁ vraja-vadhūbhir' was originally written by an unknown author under the editorship of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura Prabhupāda and first published in the 8th volume of Dainika Nadīyā Prakāśa on 29th October 1933 under the title, ‘Rasa Yātrā.’ The article explains the dangers of hearing higher topics for the conditioned jīvas and how Śukadeva Gosvāmī has himself warned about this.
Dāsa Gosvāmī and the Unique Position of Govardhana
“Dāsa Gosvāmī and the Unique Position of Govardhana” is based upon a class by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja that he gave in Vṛndāvana at Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Dāmodara Temple on 18th October 2009, on the occasion of Śrī Govardhana Pūjā.
Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja and the Gem of All Conceptions
This is a transcript of a class given by Śrīla Narasingha Mahārāja on Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja’s appearance day in Vṛndāvana at Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Dāmodara Temple on 12th October 2009. Narasingha Maharaja connects the appearance of Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja with Rādhā-kuṇḍa and talks about his contributions.
Mahāprabhu’s Mudrā
“Mahāprabhu’s mudrā” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in the early 1990’s. This article explains the reason for Mahāprabhu’s descent and also the mudrā (hand gesture) of Śrī Caitanyadeva, that is found sometimes in the forms of Gaura-Gadādhara.
Guru is One
“Guru is One” was written by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in 1998. This article discusses the principle of akhaṇḍa-guru-tattva, the relative side of Śrī Guru, and touches upon the meaning of the guru-gāyatrī.