Women in Ramayana

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Question: I have two questions concerning Rāmāyaṇa. 1)    When Vālī defeated Sugrīva, he threw him out of his kingdom and took his wife away....   Read More

Shastra Quiz 44

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This quiz is designed to motivate you to study the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava scriptures in specific, and the Sad Darshanas in general, which are necessary...   Read More

The Blame Game

There is a general tendency to blame others for our difficulties. The ego experiences a sense of satisfaction by blaming others for our problems....   Read More

Buddha-Mysteries, Brahman-Realization

Question: Why is Buddha counted among the Dāśavatāras since his teachings are averse to Vaiṣṇava philosophy? Answer: There are two possible explanations. Some scholars...   Read More

Different Bodily Lusters, Pustimarga

Question: In Krama-dīpikā, Yaśodā is said to be dark blue, and so the contrast of colors would occasion a great splendor. In Gautamiya Tantra,...   Read More

Shastra Quiz 43

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This quiz is designed to motivate you to study the Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇava scriptures in specific, and the Sad Darshanas in general, which are necessary...   Read More

Prahlada’s Practice of Ahamgrahopasana (Identification with Brahman)

Question: The stuti of Prahlāda Mahārāja for Bhagavān appears in Śrī Viṣṇu Purāṇa 1.19.85–86. In the last part of the stuti, we read about...   Read More

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