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In the next verse in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (10.15.7) Kṛṣṇa describes the similar reception given to Balarāma by the peacocks and cuckoos …

Another meaning of the word dhṛti is “to realize oneself as elevated.” In this state one feels that he is …

Thus the word ātmārāma indicates that even birds, beasts and fools – in short, everyone – can become attracted by …

Still another meaning of ātmā is “intelligence.” One who has special intelligence is also called ātmārāma. The ātmārāmas with special …

The Lord then told Sanātana Gosvāmī that the association of good devotees, engagement in the transcendental service of the Lord, …

Another meaning of the word ātmā is “nature.” In this case the word ātmārāma indicates that everyone is enjoying the …

One who becomes attracted by the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa begins devotional service. In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (10.15.8) Kṛṣṇa glorifies the land …

“This land of Vrajabhūmi is made glorious by the touch of Your feet. Being touched by Your fingers, the creepers …

The word ātmā also means “this body.” The yogīs who practice bodily exercises, considering the body to be the self, …

In Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam (1.18.12) it is stated: “O my dear Sūta Gosvāmī, we have become darkened by the sacrificial smoke of …

Even those who believe that the body is the self, or those who are full of material desires, are also, …

“My dear Lord, I came to worship You because I desired some land on this earth, but fortunately I have …

There is also another meaning to the word nirgrantha. The word can also mean “foolish hunter,” or “wretched poor man.” …

Once there was a hunter in the forest of Prayāga who was fortunate enough to meet Nārada Muni when the …

“Yes, I am sorry,” Nārada replied. “I have come to you to find my own path and to inquire from …

“What you have seen is all right,” the hunter replied. “It was done by me.”

“If you are hunting all these poor animals, why don’t you kill them at once?” Nārada asked. “You half-kill them, …

“My dear Lord,” the hunter replied, “my name is Mṛgāri, enemy of the animals. I am simply following the teachings …

“I beg only one thing from you,” Nārada implored. “Please accept it.”

“Oh, yes, sir, I shall give you whatever you like,” the hunter said. “If you want some animal skins, come …