“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 Validity of the Gauḍiya Paramparā and It’s Link With Madhvācārya
In this article, ‘The Validity of the Gauḍīya Paramparā and It’s Link with Madhvācārya’, Swami B.V. Giri examines claims by some Tattvavādīs that the Gauḍīya paramparā is unauthorised, and has no connection with Madhvācārya.
Tattvavāda and Gauḍīya Siddhānta
In early 2001, a website run by a group of young men claiming to be followers of Madhvācārya made disparaging remarks about Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda and called into question the validity of the entire Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava sampradāya. In response to this, Srila B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja requested his disciple, Swami B.V. Giri to write a number of articles countering the claims of these young Madhvas. After posting these articles, Giri Maharaja then travelled to Uḍupī, interviewed the leaders of the aṣṭa-maṭhas (the eight major maṭhas in the Madhva sampradāya) and attained letters from them in praise of Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Gauḍīyas.
Anartha Nivṛtti
In ‘Anartha Nivṛtti’, published on May 22nd 2001, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja stresses the point that the higher topics of kṛṣṇa-līla are not meant for those who have not crossed the stage of anartha-nivṛtti, and quotes extensively from Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja and Śrīla Purī Mahārāja.
The Standard for Higher Līlā
‘The Standard for Higher Līlā’ by Swami B.V. Giri and Swami B.B. Viṣṇu was first published on May 3rd 2001. In this detailed article, various quotes from previous Gauḍīya ācāryas is given to show the dangers of trespassing into the higher and intimate līlās of Rādhā-Kṛṣṇa when one is unqualified.
Vraja Bhāva
‘Vraja Bhāva’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on April 6th 2001. Swami Narasingha answers a question concerning ‘vraja-bhāva’ and the bhajanas of Mīrābāi and explains how there’s much more to real vraja-bhāva than singing a few Hindi bhajanas…
My Guru is Rādhārāṇī
“My Guru is Rādhārāṇī'” was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in January 2001. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja speaks about the internal rasa of his guru, Śrīla A.C. Bhaktivedānta Swami Prabhupāda based upon various statements by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja, as well as indications in the life of His Divine Grace. This article was also included in the book, “Prabhupada Vijaya”.
His Last Instructions
“His Last Instructions” is an article adapted from a lecture given by Śrīla B.G. Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on the disappearance day of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, on December 15th, 2000. Mahārāja quotes Bengali verses composed by Śrīla Bhakti Pramoda Purī Gosvāmī that delineate the last instructions of Sarasvatī Ṭhākura. These verses can be found in the book, ‘Of Love and Separation.’
Avatāras in Every Species
“Avatāras in Every Species” is an article adapted from a class give on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s disappearance day, on October 31st 2000 at Rādhā-Dāmodara Temple by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. He explains how the Supreme Lord advents in every species of life to create auspiciousness for all living entities.
After the Disappearance of Śrī Guru
This article, ‘After the Disappearance of Śrī Guru’ was adapted from a lecture by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja on Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Disappearance Day on October 31st 2000, at Rādhā-Dāmodara Temple, Vṛndāvana. Mahārāja discusses the three types of devotee (kaniṣṭha, madhyama and uttama) in relation to the disappearance of Śrī Guru.
A Brief Response to Ratha Yatra in Navadvīpa
“A Brief Response to Ratha Yatra in Navadvīpa" was written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in November 2000. This was written after H.H. Bhaktivedānta Mādhava Mahārāja and his associates penned a response to ‘Ratha Yatra in Navadvipa’ – a previous article by Narasiṅgha Mahārāja. In this ‘Brief Response’, Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja questions some of the main points of the opposition and gives evidence from Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja concerning the insults hurled at him by the opposition party.