Saranagati

One has to have great strength of mind to know the truth. If one wants to learn to swim, he must not be afraid of water. At the same time, one should know that saranagati, or the path of exclusive surrender, is not a difficult thing. In fact, it is very easy and natural for the soul. Anything which is opposed to it--that is unnatural and painful. -Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura

The mercy of Lord Nityananda Rama

"Arise! Get up!" He told me again and again. Upon rising, I was greatly astonished to see His beauty. He had a glossy blackish complexion, and His strong, herioc stature made Him seem like Cupid himself. He had beautifully formed hands, arms and legs, and eyes like lotus flowers. He wore a silk cloth, with a turban on His head. He wore golden earrings on His ears, and golden armlets and bangles. He wore tinkling anklets on His feet and a garland of flowers around His neck. His body was anointed with sandlewood pulp, and He was nicely decorated with tilak. His movements surpassed those of a maddened elephant. His face was more beautiful than millions of moons, and his teeth were like pomegranate seeds because of His chewing betel. His body moved to and fro, right and left, for he was absorbed in ecstasy. He chanted "Krishna, Krishna" in a deep voice. His red stick moving in His hand, He seemed like a maddened lion. All around the four sides of His feet were bumblebees. His devotees dressed like cowherd boys, surrounded His feet like so many bees and also chanted "Krishna, Krishna," absorbed in ecstatic love. Some of them played horns and flutes, and others danced and sang. Some of them offered betel nuts, and others waved camara fans about Him. Thus I saw such opulence in Lord Nityananda Svarupa. His wonderful form, qualities and pastimes are all transcendental. I was overwhelmed with transcendental ecstasy, not knowing anything else. Then Lord Nityananda smiled and spoke to me as follows. "O my dear Krishnadasa, do not be afraid. Go to Vrindavan, for there you will attain all things." After saying this He directed me toward Vrindavan by waving His hand. Then He disappeared with His associates. I fainted and fell to the ground, my dream broke, and when I regained consciousness I saw that morning had come. I thought about what I had seen and heard and concluded that the Lord had ordered me to proceed to Vrindavan at once. That very second I started for Vrindavan, and by His mercy I reached there in great happiness. All glory, all glory to Lord Nityananda Balarama, by whose mercy I have attained shelter in the transcendental abode of Vrindavan! -C.C. Adi5.183-200

Lord Varahadeva Ki Jaya

If one hears and describes in a devotional service attitude this auspicious narration of Lord Boar, which is worthy of description, the Lord, who is within the heart of everyone, is very pleased.


In His various incarnations, the Lord appears, acts, and leaves behind Him a narrative history which is as transcendental as He Himself. Everyone of us is fond of hearing some wonderful narration, but most stories are neither auspicious nor worth hearing because they are of the inferior quality of material nature. Every living entity is of superior quality, spirit soul, and nothing material can be auspicious for him. Intelligent persons should therefore hear personally and cause others to hear the descriptive narrations of the Lord's activities, for that will destroy the pangs of material existence. Out of causeless mercy only, the Lord comes to this earth and leaves behind His merciful activities so that the devotees may derive transcendental benefit. -S.B.3.13 text 48

A favorite quote in my house

"Material life is an infection." -Srila Prabhupada

Little Vaisnavas

Busy baking for Krishna.


The girls practicing some yoga.
The association of devotee children is very uplifting and motivating for me. I feel so blessed to have these amazing children in my life.

Tired of cheating and being cheated

Some say that if you become simple you will be cheated. But you have already been cheated. A thousand times you have been cheated. My Guru maharaja said that this is a world of the cheaters and the cheated. You should try not to cheat. Rather, you should become simple and completely Krishna conscious. If you have suddha-bhakti then you will be protected by Krishna. How can anyone cheat you when Krishna is protecting? -H.H. Gour Govinda Swami

Praying to be Absorbed Part 2

The key to spiritual life is absorption. -H.H. Dhanurdhara Swami

One of these lifetimes I'll get it right

Krishna is unconquerable. No one can defeat Him. But He becomes bound by His devotee's love. You're experiencing some difficulties now because of old bad habits, but sooner or later this will all be cleared because you have taken to this process. That's the beauty of Krishna consciousness. Execute fifteen percent in this life;next life you start at sixteen percent. It's guaranteed that one day you will become one hundred percent Krishna conscious. Just see. -Srila Prabhupada