theheartofbhakti

A Synopsis of Raganuga-sadhana (Part Two)

6 May

By: Babhru Dāsa Now that a general understanding of the beginning stage of raganuga-bhakti (see part one), i.e the tattva surrounding the seed of lobha-mayi-shraddha and how it is received, a further exploration of raga-sadhana can be considered. It would ... Read more »

Is Being Vegan Bad for Spiritual Life?

12 Jan

By: Babhru Dāsa Veganism has been an increasingly growing practice in todays world, and for many valuable reasons. Some choose a plant-based diet for ecological reasons, some because they want to become healthier, and others because of their desire to ... Read more »

A Deeper Look at the Krpa-shakti’s Influence on the Sadhaka

26 Dec

By: Babhru Dāsa Krpa or mercy, is certainly the undisputed energizing force of the sincere sadhaka’s spiritual advancement. It is a force that is completely outside of the jiva and enters one’s thoughts, deeds, emotions, and actions via its own ... Read more »

Sri Krsna – The Ever-Shifting Center

8 Aug

By: Babhru Dasa Sri Krsna, the Infinite Godhead, is known throughout the vedas, and by those who’s mysticism has reached maturation, to be the center of everything and all that be. He is the divine central reality, and all other ... Read more »

The Bhakta Lives in a Perpetually Fluctuating Multi-reality

22 Dec

By: Babhru Dāsa Sometimes it is difficult to understand the apparent contradictions in an advanced sadhakas words, thoughts, and deeds. But in truth, there is no contradiction. Simply put, they just operate from a platform that is far beyond mundane ... Read more »

The Pot of Immortality Lies Within Sadhu-Sangha

19 Dec

By: Babhru Dāsa There is simply no higher benediction within the material atmosphere than sadhu-sangha. To have the association of those whose hearts are flowing like a river to Lord Hari, the ocean of rasa, is a treasure beyond all ... Read more »

A Synopsis of Raganuga-sadhana (Part One)

20 Nov

By Babhru Dāsa As all things that are to be achieved, are done so in natural progression, so are those manifestations of spiritual sentiment (rasa) that are in connection with Sri Krsna, the darling of Vrindavan. The scientific process of ... Read more »

Attaining Intimate Association with Krsna (Through Sadhu-seva)

19 Sep

By: Babhru Dāsa Why is pleasing and satisfying the heart of a sadhu-vaishnava (advanced devotee of Krsna) so powerful and beneficial to our own progression of bhakti? There are many reasons for this, but one reason in particular is very ... Read more »

Bhramara-siksa (Instruction of a Bee)

17 Sep

By: Babhru Dasa Oh my dear helpful mind! Just as a drunken bee hovers perpetually over the honey laden lotus flower, won’t you kindly hover amidst the transcendental existence of Sri Krsna, which is overflowing with eternal, lovely, blissfulness? Oh ... Read more »

Sri Krsna is the Only Supplier

27 Jun

By Babhru Dasa We often hear that we should not treat God as our “order supplier.” And indeed it is true. God is not our petty servant. He is not meant to receive our demands on the pretext of a ... Read more »