Category Archives: Modern Vaishnava Misconceptions

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 »

Chant More, Pray Less?

16 Feb
By: Babhru Dasa Is praying important for a spiritual seeker? Is meditation the same as prayer? What is the significance of prayer in devotional Hinduism?  What is praying? In this context, praying means to reach towards God with your internal ... Read more »

Excessive Devotion is the Sign of a Thief

17 Oct
By: Babhru Dāsa “Excessive devotion is the sign of a thief.” It is a very striking idea indeed. But what does it mean? Isn’t intense devotion a great asset to the bhakta? Why would one be a thief for strongly ... Read more »

Siddha-pranali in the, “Sri Bhaktivinode Parivar”

22 Mar
By: Babhru Dasa The topic of “siddha-pranali” in gaudiya-vaishnavism is such a fascinating one, and indeed one of the most controversial and misunderstood ones also. To further complicate things, there are at least several types of processes that could fall ... Read more »

Should You, “Fake it Until You Make it?”

19 Feb
By: Babhru Dasa Most of us who have been involved with bhakti-sadhana for at least a few years have probably heard the saying, “fake it until you make it.” It’s a very interesting saying, but unfortunately one that in some ... Read more »

Culturing Non-sectarianism in Gaudiya-bhakti

20 Jan
By: Babhru Dasa Sectarianism has always been rampant within the mundane world of duality. In many ways it comes to its climax in the face of social/religious designations. All over the world it can be seen that religious groups fight ... Read more »

Are Mystical Dreams Important in Gaudiya Vaishnavism? (Mysticism-Part One)

14 Nov
By: Babhru Dasa Do mystical dreams play an important role in Gaudiya-Vaishnavism? This is a very important topic and in this essay an attempt will be made to outline several points for consideration. It is the general understanding of most ... Read more »