Sri Advaita Prabhu
February 15th, 2024 | by Harmonist staff
\"Then Advaita Prabhu thought, \'I have to make a plan so I can prove Mahaprabhu\'s superiority in relation to myself.\'\"
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A Holy Day
February 12th, 2024 | by Harmonist staff
In the following excerpt from Sermons of the Guardian of Devotion Srila Sridhara Maharaja begins to speak about some of the numerous events that make Vasanta-pancami an especially holy day
Rama Bhakti and Gaudiya Vaisnavism
January 22nd, 2024 | by Harmonist staff
What is generally taught through Rama lila is that one should be an ideal, moral person, but ultimately, if Rama is our Deity, we should have the ideal of going back to Godhead to enter into Rama dhama, Ayodhya
What Is Dirt Really Worth?
January 18th, 2024 | by Harmonist staff
In the ancient Atharva Veda (12.1.12), Earth is depicted as a mother, and humanity as her offspring. This starkly contrasts with the modern perception of soil as mere “dirt” to be exploited, a mindset that has contributed to our current climate crisis
Srila Jiva Goswami
January 11th, 2024 | by Harmonist staff
Through his conduct, the position of being a prideless, respectful, surrendered servant of the Vaisnavas has been established throughout the world in a highly revered form
Every Day a Holy Day
December 25th, 2023 | by Harmonist staff
Swami Tripurari discusses the evolution of holidays from religious observance to secular escapes from routine, noting that they often lose their original significance. He uses yoga as an analogy, referring to the Bhagavad-gita\'s guidance on balancing practice with recreation. The piece emphasizes that holidays, viewed as reflective breaks, can assist in reorienting one’s life, harnessing the mind, fostering appreciation for the present, and promoting spiritual enlightenment
Sincerity is Everything
December 7th, 2023 | by Harmonist staff
Spiritual leader Swami B. R. Sridhara Deva Goswami advises adherents about the importance of dedication, understanding, and sincerity in achieving spirituality. He suggests that understanding oneself involves recognizing the constant presence and involvement of Krishna in all aspects of one\'s life. He also emphasizes the vital role of a genuine guru in this spiritual journey. By following the spiritual formula from sukriti to sraddha, through progressive stages, one can reach a divine civilization
Gopi Vastra-harana Lila: Part One
November 27th, 2023 | by Harmonist staff
Some people worship the right person for the wrong thing, others the wrong person for the right thing. However, If we worship Krishna for any reason, we will ultimately attain love of Krishna
Gopastami
November 20th, 2023 | by Harmonist staff
Gopastami, the day marking Krishna\'s initiation as a cowherder, is celebrated on the eighth day of the Kartika month. Krishna, being extraordinary, progressed through youth stages quicker than usual, reaching adolescence by age seven. Although traditionally commencing his sixth year, Krishna\'s unique maturity allowed him to start cowherding in his fourth year. Krishna\'s dharma, or nature, was to herd cows and this he pursued relentlessly, despite obstacles. His initiation into cowherding was a significant event, underscoring his spiritual nature and the lasting bond he shares with the cows
The Remnants of Srila Prabhupada
November 16th, 2023 | by Harmonist staff
Once the late Sripada B. S. Govinda Maharaja—spiritual heir to the Sri Caitanya Saraswata Math of Srila B. R. Sridhara Maharaja—said of the followers of Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura, “We are all living on the remnants of Swami Maharaja.”
The God of Gods: Govardhana Lila
November 13th, 2023 | by Harmonist staff
Krishna is drawing the attention, not only of the inhabitants of Vrindavan, but of all of us, to that which is essential, that which is central to our well-being and our nourishment
Be Like Water
November 9th, 2023 | by Harmonist staff
In Swami B. V. Tripurari\'s lecture, he underlines the importance of adaptability, humility, and continuity in leading a spiritual life. He emphasizes that spiritual experience should not be about incidental occurrences, but a perpetual state of humility and connection with Krishna. He suggests chanting Krishna\'s name as a key practice towards attaining this spiritual state. Furthermore, Swami Tripurari posits that the company of holy persons (sadhu-sanga) can greatly impact one\'s spiritual life, enriching the experience of spirituality and fostering personal evolution
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