“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.
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.
Self-Manifested Deities
'Self-Manifested Deities' was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on October 16th 2006. At the time of writing this essay, a phenomena of milk-drinking deities of Gaṇeśa was occurring in India. Narasingha Maharaja addresses this briefly, then gives a history of self-manifest Deities, and finally discusses the Deities established by Prabhupāda in Māyāpura and how they have been eclipsed.
Why We Fight
'Why We Fight’ by Swami B.G. Narasingha was first published on October 9th 2006. In this article, Swami Narasingha explains why it is the duty of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas, in particular tridaṇḍi-sannyāsīs, fight against māyā and misconception.
Meditation Techniques and the Holy Name
‘Meditation Techniques and the Holy Name’ was written by Swami Narasingha in October 2006. Narasingha Maharaja discusses the age-old problem of distraction during japa, and gives advice based upon Sanātana Gosvāmī and Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura on how to combat this.
More on Christianity: Only Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Can Enhance Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
“More on Christianity: Only Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Can Enhance Kṛṣṇa Consciousness” is an article written in September 2006 by Swami Narasingha, which was a follow-up to a previous article by Mahārāja called, ‘Real Religion is Not Man-Made.” Narasingha Maharaja answers various questions that he received from devotees in relation to Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism and Christianity.
Real Religion is not Man-made
“Real Religion is not Man-made” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on September 8th 2006. Narasingha Maharaja discusses the concepts of śraddhā and śaraṇāgati in relation to Vaiṣṇavism and other world religions.