“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.
Is Sannyāsa Forbidden in Kali-yuga?
Does the śāstra declare that sannyāsa is forbidden in Kali-yuga? According to one ex-sannyāsī, it is! This article explores the misconception that sannyāsa is unauthorised in this age and shows how Mahāprabhu and His followers have understood this prohibition.
How Great is Śrīla Prabhupāda?
“How Great is Śrīla Prabhupāda?” is an article adapted from a lecture given by Śrīla B.G.Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s appearance day on September 1st, 2002. In this article, Narasiṅgha Mahārāja expounds the greatness of Śrīla Prabhupāda and his phenomenal achievements.
The True Spirit of Separation
In this article from 'Of Love and Separation' Śrīla Puri Gosvāmī glorifies his guru, Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, and explains the pain that a disciple feel in the absence of the guru, and how one cannot fully comprehend the position of guru unless the guru himself reveals it.
Advaita Prakāśa Reviewed
In "Advaita Prakāśa Reviewed" Swami B.V. Giri looks at the details found in a supposedly bona-fide Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava text about Śrī Advaita Ācārya and explains how it is a modern day fabrication by the Advaita-vaṁśa.
Parātma-niṣṭhā
Does the śāstra declare that sannyāsa is forbidden in Kali-yuga? According to one ex-sannyāsī, it is! This article explores the misconception that sannyāsa is unauthorised in this age and shows how Mahāprabhu and His followers have understood this prohibition.
More on Prasādam
“More on Prasādam” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in September 2002. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja explains what is prasādam, and what isn’t prasādam, and begins with a recollection of his time with Śrīla Prabhupāda in the Hyderabad temple.
The Disciple’s Mentality
In this article from Chapter 15 of ‘The Art of Sādhana,’ Śrīla Puri Gosvāmī discusses the qualities of a true disciple and the natural humility he feels when he is fully surrendered.
The Internal Meaning of Ratha Yātrā and Nāma Bhajana
This article was a lecture given by Śrīla Bhakti Pramoda Purī Mahārāja at Gopīnatha Gauḍīya Maṭha, Jagannātha Purī on the day of Herā Pañcamī, June 29th 1998. In this talk, Śrīla Purī Gosvāmī discusses the importance of pure nāma-bhajana as the qualification to discuss higher topics of kṛṣṇa-līlā.
Ativāḍī Apa-Sampradāya
In “Ativāḍī Apa-Sampradāya’ written in 2002, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja gives a history of the Ativāḍī cult in both Purī and Vṛndāvana, and the pitfalls of knowledge without humility.
Nityānanda Avadhūta
‘Nityānanda Avadhūta’ was written by Swami Narasingha in 2002 in response to some sections of devotees who claimed that Nityānanda Prabhu was previously a sannyāsī. Narasingha Maharaja quotes Sarasvatī Ṭhākura and Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja who categorically state that this was not the case.