“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.
Swastika and Cross
‘Swastika and Cross’ was written by Swami Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja on July 27th 2008. This article examines the origins of the swastika, its use in different cultures around the world and why the sign of the Christian cross is just as controversial, if not more so.
The Mahā Mantra
The Mahā-mantra” was written by Swami B.G. Narasiṅgha in 2008. This article explains the history of the Mahā-mantra and the various conceptions of the Mahā-mantra according to the different sampradāyas, including the Madhvas, Rāmānujas, Vallabhas and Nimbārkas.
Prabodhānanda and Prakāśānanda
In this article 'Prabodhānanda and Prakāśānanda' Swami B.V. Giri explores the misconception that the māyāvādī, Prabodhānanda Sarasvatī and the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava ācārya, Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī are one and the same person, and shows through logic and śāstra that this cannot be so.
The Rāga-Patha is Above All
“The Rāga-Patha is Above All” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on May 5th 2008. In this article, Swami Narasingha discusses the verse composed by Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, ‘Pūjala rāga-patha gaurava bhaṅge’, its history, meaning and its significance in connection with Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja.
Jesus as a Perfect Christian
“Jesus as a Perfect Christian” was written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in March 2008. This article consists of a number of questions and answers concerning Christianity such as ‘where early Christians or Jesus vegetarian?’ and “Was Jesus an incarnation of Brahmā?”
More on ‘Real Religion is Not Man Made’
“More on ‘Real Religion is Not Man Made'” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in January 2008. This article was a follow-up from Narasingha Maharaja’s previous essay ‘Real Religion is Not Man Made’ after Mahārāja received various questions in regards to Vaiṣṇavism and Christianity.
Śrīla Purī Gosvāmī’s Appearance
'Śrīla Purī Gosvāmī's Appearance' is adapted from a class by His Divine Grace Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Mahārāja on the occasion of Śrīla Bhakti Pramoda Purī Mahārāja's Āvirbhava Mahotsava on 10th October, 2002.
The Self-Defeating Philosophy of Māyāvāda
In 'The Self-Defeating Philosophy of Māyāvāda' Gaura Gopāla Dāsa gives a synopsis of the doctrine of Advaitavāda (also known as Māyāvāda) from the time of its conception and shows some of its philosophical flaws.
Daiva Varṇāśrama
In “Daiva Varṇāśrama” written in 2007, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja explains the difference between daiva-varṇāśrama and asura-varṇāśrama, and how Sarasvatī Ṭhākura conducted his mission based upon daiva-varṇāśrama principles.
Society Consciousness vs. Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
‘Society Consciousness vs. Kṛṣṇa Consciousness’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on October 16th 2006. This article was in response to an Iskcon guru/GBC stating that there was no room for Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura in Iskcon.