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The Science of Roopdhyan

The Science of Roopdhyan

In our previous article, Third Method of Practicing Bhakti – Remembering, we emphasized the importance of Roopdhyan. In this article, we dig deeper and attempt to understand the science of Roopdhyan or visualization and mediation upon the form of Radha Krishna. In verse 5.5 of the Bhagavad Gita, Swamiji quotes...

Akrura’s Longing for Shri Krishna

Akrura’s Longing for Shri Krishna In the divine land Braj, the towns of Mathura and Vrindavan are located close to each other. Yet, for Akrura, it was the longest journey of his life.  It is said that when one visits Vrindavan to see the Lord, he / she should have...

The Garland for Krishna

The Garland for Krishna It was a cool evening in Vrindavan. The late October sun spread its warm blanket on the land of Braj and bathed it in yellow like a bed of sun flowers. It was that time of the day, when Krishna would usually leave home to take...

Krishna and the Peacock

Krishna and the Peacock

Krishna and the Peacock The land of Vrindavan, which is witness to the divine pastimes of Shree Radha Rani and Shree Krishna, is very dear to rasik saints. The Srimad Bhagavatham describes at length, the beauty of different seasons in Vrindavan, especially the rainy season.  It says that the merciful...

What is higher – Bhukti, Mukti or Seva?

What is higher – Bhukti, Mukti or Seva?

Swami Mukundananda: This is a very good question. Let’s break down these three words to answer it. Bhukti is indulgence in material pleasures to satisfy the desires of the mind and senses. These desires are not limited to the human form. Instead, they continue into the higher regions of...

Opportunity to Serve the Divine

Opportunity to Serve the Divine

Appreciate Every Opportunity to Serve the Divine Every opportunity to serve the divine is precious, no matter how big or small or where it comes from. We can use our body, wealth, and mind to serve God and the Guru. If for some reason we are unable to directly serve...

Butter Thief of Vrindavan

Butter Thief of Vrindavan

Butter Thief of Vrindavan It was that time of the day when the sun was finally getting ready to retire for the day, after serving Krishna and his cowherd friends. The horizon turned crimson and the air in Vrindavan was filled with the chirping sounds of birds, returning to their...

My Friend Krishna

My Friend Krishna

When Shree Krishna descended on the land of Braj more than five thousand years ago, he taught us how to love him and relate to him in many different ways. While Mother Yashoda and the elderly gopis loved him as their child, he was a dear Sakha (friend) to the...

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