“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.
Rādhā-Pāda Darśana
‘Rādhā-Pāda Darśana’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on November 6th 2009. In this article, Swami Narasingha describes the pastime of Subala Milana, when Rādhārāṇī dressed as Subala to meet Kṛṣna. Narasingha Maharaja also gives a deeper purport to this pastime.
The Literalist
‘The Literalist’, an article written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in October 2009, deals with the literal and non-literal interpretation of śāstra, looking at both sides and giving examples from a neutral perspective (taṭasthā vicāra).
The Appearance of Rādhā-kuṇḍa
In his illumination to the 11th verse of Rūpa Gosvāmī's Upadeśāmṛta, Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja expresses how those in the line of Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura do not bathe in Śri Rādhā-kuṇḍa, considering it to be extremely high and non-different from Śrī Rādhā. He also explains how the personification of Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Śyāma-kuṇḍa are non-different from Śri Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Modern Science and the Vedas
‘Modern Science and the Vedas’ was written by Swami Narasingha in October 2009. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja explains that the scientific theories such as parallel universes, string theory and dark matter may already have been explained in the Vedas, and in particular, in the philosophical system of Sāṅkhya.
Who Ruled India?
Who Ruled India?’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on October 3rd 2009. In this informative historical article Swami Narasingha describes the various foreign, and little-known, civilisations that invaded India in Kali-yuga.
Timiṅgila – Myth or Fact?
‘Timiṅgila – Myth of Fact?’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on September 11th 2009. This article explores the ancient story of the Timiṅgila from the Vedic literature and connects it with the prehistoric Megalodon which apparently became extinct 1,250,000 years before human beings.
Tridaṇḍi
In the following lecture which was first published in The Gauḍīya, Volume 11, No.22, January 1933, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvati Ṭhākura describes the duties and position of a real tridaṇḍi-sannyāsī and delivers a scathing attack upon so-called sādhus and tridaṇḍis. This article was translated into English by Swami B.V. Giri.
Ujjvala Nīlamaṇi
In this informal talk given on 18th February 1982 at Śrī Caitanya Sārasvata Maṭha, Navadvīpa, Śrīla Śrīdhara Deva Gosvāmī Mahārāja explains how we should not venture into the details of the higher topics of kṛṣṇa-līlā and how it is not necessary to read such books as Ujjvala Nīlamaṇi in order to elevate oneself to the highest realm.
The Dawn of the Age of Love?
“Dawn of the Age of Love” was written in 2009 by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in response to the erroneous idea that Kalki-avatāra does not appear at the end of this Kali-yuga. Quoting previous ācāryas, he shows that this is not the case.
Star of David or Star of Goloka?
‘Star of David or Star of Goloka?’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on February 6th 2009. This article explores the Indic origins of what is commonly called the ‘Star of David’ and how this pattern is seen throughout the world.