Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Virtue Above Inconvenience
Happiness and distress appear in accordance to one’s destiny, therefore, I consider it my duty to follow, to the best of my ability, the wor
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
The Colossal Vow of Tridaṇḍi-sannyāsa
Although I heard what Guru Mahārāja said, I became so frantic with worry, that I instantly contracted a fever. I began to contemplate that a
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Service in unfavourable circumstances
One time in Śrī Jagannātha Purī, a bag of cement fell on my shoulder from a great height, fracturing one of the shoulder bones. Thus, [as a
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Severing the Hard Knots in My Heart
In cutting these knots, Guru Mahārāja demonstrated his limitless compassion, unrelenting tolerance and thorough understanding of the intrins
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Acceptance of Harīnāma and Dīksā
“I replied, “I have come here to hear hari-kathā from the Gauḍīya Maṭha sādhus because I like to hear from them. I have come to understand a
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Upanayana Saṁskāra At Eight
“When I was eight years old, my father made all the arrangements for my upanayana saṁskāra (sacred thread ceremony). That day, at home, ther
Remembrance in Separation - Bhagavata Patrikā
Childhood and Receiving Brāhmiṇical Saṁskāras
Śrīla Mahārāja would allude to his childhood in certain contexts. Once, he said, “From the time I became old enough to discern, I can recall
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The Mood of Service - Now and Then
[During parikramā] Guru Mahārāja used to survey everyone enquiring - “I hope you are not undergoing any hardships”. Everyone would be astoni
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Vijñāna Sāra: Wealth Cannot Bring Happiness or Peace
One can attain anything [in this material world by working towards it], however, one cannot attain peace. Thomas J. Bata was the owner of th
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Prerequisite to Receive Śrī Guru’s Real Wealth
The guru-varga reveals nigūḍa rahasya [extremely deep spiritual mysteries] only to a disciple who has a submissive and affectionate nature.
