The transcendental influence of a great soul – Verse quoted by Indradyumna Swami “As I read [this verse], I realized it also perfectly describes our beloved Srila Prabhupada and his transcendental influence upon fallen conditioned souls when he was amongst us. ‘Upon hearing his brilliant words, some people felt an extraordinary sense of detachment from […]
“Please grant this one benediction” – Verse quoted by Indradyumna Swami “Dearest Krishna!! Please grant this one benediction. To those who reside in the profoundly sweet land of Vrindavan, and who for a long time yearn with a steady heart to someday attain You, please, O master of Gokula, appear before their eyes as their […]
Render service to these three – Verse quoted by Indradyumna Swami “The dust of the feet of a devotee, the water that has washed the feet of a devotee, and the remnants of food left by a devotee are three very powerful substances. By rendering service to these three, one attains the supreme goal of […]
Maha-maha-prasadam – Verse quoted by Indradyumna Swami “The remnants of food offered to Lord Krsna are called maha-prasadam. After this same maha-prasadam has been taken by a devotee, the remnants are elevated to maha-maha-prasadam.” [ Sri Caitanya Caritamrta, Antya-lila 16. 59 ] Posted by Indradyumna Swami on his facebook on December 24, 2015 – To see […]
“You all came running” – Anecdote recounted by Indradyumna Swami In appreciation of the service rendered by his disciples, Srila Prabhupada once said that his guru maharaja, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, had sent them to help him in his preaching mission. One disciple spoke up and said, “But Srila Prabhupada how could that be? We were […]
Rishiya, the land of the rishis – Anecdote by Indradyumna Swami “Srila Prabhupada once told Govinda dasi that formerly in Vedic times the land of Russia was known as ‘Rishiya’—the land of the rishis. The area of Russia was populated by many yogis and sadhus who went to the mountains of the Himalayas and beyond […]
Your nails protect me – Verse Quoted by Indradyumna Swami “O Lord Nrsimha, Who are omnipresent, may Your nails protect me and others at all times. Just as a lion attacks formidable elephant groups and splits apart their heads with its nails and the vajrayudha (Indra’s defense weapon) destroys the highest mountains, in a similar […]
The Utkala Poet Speaks – Quoted by Indradyumna Swami “I offer my obeisances unto the shoes of those devotees who are expert in extricating those sunk in the rotten muck in the bottom of the ocean of material existence, and who become blissful by hearing the pair of syllables, ‘Krsna’, impelled to dance with all […]
Hear the Holy Name distinctly – Quoted by Indradyumna Swami “The devotee should make it a regular practice to spend a little time alone in a quiet place and concentrate deeply on the holy name. He should utter and hear the name distinctly. It is impossible for the jiva to singlehandedly avoid and overcome the […]
Prayer at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada – Written by Indradyumna Swami Srila Prabhupada, may I always follow you wherever you go within these 3 worlds to spread the mission of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu! Before leaving Moscow yesterday we stopped near Red Square at the famous St. Basil’s Cathedral. I make it a point […]