Category: Scripture

  • The Shade of His Lotus Feet

    The Shade of His Lotus Feet

    Continuing our present­a­tion of the upcom­ing release Sharanagati, in this post Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur describes the soul’s longing for the shelter of the Lord and His devotees.

  • The False Hope of Material Happiness

    The False Hope of Material Happiness

    Continuing our present­a­tion of the upcom­ing release Sharanagati, in this post Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur describes the misery felt by those deluded by the false hope of worldly happiness and demonstrates how to humbly pray for the Lord’s causeless mercy.

  • Affectionate Subservience

    Affectionate Subservience

    This passage from Sri Chaitanya-bhagavata (Madhya-khanda, 28.15–31) describes Sri Gaurasundar’s last meeting with the Nabadwip devotees before He took sannyas. Srila Bhakti Nirmal Acharya Maharaj frequently cites the instructions the Lord gives at this time.

  • My Life

    My Life

    Continuing our present­a­tion of the upcom­ing release Sharanagati, in this post Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur shows the conditioned souls how to repent for their wicked desires and behaviour. Srila Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur prescribed that his followers should sing this song, Amara jivana, every day.

  • The Sorrow of Samsar

    The Sorrow of Samsar

    Continuing our present­a­tion of the upcom­ing release Sharanagati, in this post Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur sings of the sorrows of both household life and worldly life itself, collectively referring to them both as samsar.

  • A Learned Ass

    A Learned Ass

    Continuing our present­a­tion of the upcom­ing release Sharanagati, in this post Srila Bhakti Vinod Thakur sings of the dreadful effects of worldly learning.