“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.
The Temple of Understanding
‘The Temple of Understanding’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on January 15th 2004. In this article Swami Narasingha relates the history of the ‘Adbhuta Mandira’ and shows how this can only be the birthplace of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, and has nothing to do with size and grandeur.
The Proof of Your Devotion
'The Proof of Your Devotion’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on December 31st 2003. A devotee asks Narasingha Maharaja about the standard of actual devotion. Swami Narasingha gives a strong answer and warns against pratiṣṭḥā, the desire for name and fame.
The Worship of Govardhana
The worship of Govardhana’ was first written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on October 27th 2003. In the article, Swami Narasingha discusses the way that the ācāryas have worshiped Govardhana as Kṛṣṇa Himself, and not the concocted notion of worshiping Him as Balarāma or Rādhārāṇī.
Chanting the Holy Name
Written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in October 2003, “Chanting the Holy Name” answers the question, ‘In what mood do we chant the Holy Name, and what should be our meditation?’
Hita Harivaṁśa and the Rādhā-Vallabha Sect
In "Hita Harivaṁśa and the Rādhā-Vallabha Sect" Swami B.V. Giri narrates the history of Hita Harivaṁśa of Vṛndāvana and his connection to Śrīla Gopāla Bhaṭta Gosvāmī and Prabodhānanda Sarasvatī. He also explains the philosophy of the Rādhā-Vallabha sect and how they reject the aṅgas of vaidhi-bhakti.
Gāyatrī as Rādhārāṇī
“Gāyatrī as Rādhārāṇī” was written by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in October 2003. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja briefly explains the Gāyatrī-Nigūḍhārtha composed by Śrīla Śridhara Mahārāja which shows how the brahma-gāyatrī ultimately refers to Śrīmatī Rādhārāṇī.
The Vision of Guru
'The Vision of Guru’ was written by Swami Narasingha on June 24th 2003. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja explains how disciples should see their guru, how they are eternally grateful to him, and what is the pure conception of Śrī Guru.
The Sārasvata Paramparā and the Caste-Brāhmaṇa Guru
In "The Sārasvata Paramparā and the Caste-Brāhmaṇa Guru" Swami B.V. Giri refutes the arguments of a gentleman who claims that only a born brāhmaṇa has the right to become a guru in the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava sampradāya.
Scholarship vs Divine Revelation
'Scholarship vs Divine Revelation’ was first written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in December 2002. In this article Narasingha Maharaja defends the reputation of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura from a scholar who claims that some of the works of the Ṭhākura are ‘pious forgeries.’
Bābājī Sannyāsa
“Bābājī Sannyāsa” written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in 2002, is in response to questions concerning the awarding of bābājī-veśa in the line of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura and A.C. Bhaktivedānta Svāmī Prabhupāda.