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According to the principles of the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs, singing, dancing and playing musical instruments are strictly prohibited, for they are …

When Lord Caitanya received news of this criticism from His students and disciples, He simply smiled and started for Mathurā …

In those days, by misusing their brahminical heritage, the brāhmaṇas had created a law to the effect that anyone not …

When Sanātana Gosvāmī met Lord Caitanya at Benares, he learned the process and principles of devotional service during two months …

“We have been mortified by hearing unfavorable criticisms from the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs against You,” they informed Lord Caitanya. “Indeed, it …

The Lord took this opportunity and accepted the brāhmaṇa’s invitation in order to meet the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs. Actually this was …

The next day Lord Caitanya went to the house of the brāhmaṇa and saw that all the Māyāvādī sannyāsīs were …

“My dear Sir, why are You sitting in that filthy place?” he asked. “Please come and sit with us.”

“Oh, I belong to an inferior sect of sannyāsīs,” Lord Caitanya replied. “Therefore I think that I should not sit …

Prakāśānanda was surprised to hear such a thing from such a learned man, and he took the Lord’s hand and …

According to the Śaṅkara sect, there are ten different names for sannyāsīs. Out of them, three names – Tīrtha, Āśrama …

“Well, Sir,” Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī continued, “You belong to our Śaṅkara sect, and You are living in Benares – so why …

“My dear sir,” Lord Caitanya replied, “My spiritual master considered Me a great fool. Therefore he has more or less …

Actually, Lord Caitanya was neither foolish nor ignorant of the principles of the Vedānta. His purpose was to demonstrate to …

The word vedānta means “the last word of Vedic knowledge,” which is to understand Kṛṣṇa. As Krsna states in the …

“I am the source of everything, and everything emanates from Me. One who perfectly knows this fully engages in My …

A living entity is eternally related with Kṛṣṇa in the relationship of servant and master. Once that service is wanting …

A person who is completely ignorant of the science of God cannot be considered learned. More or less, everyone who …

As long as one is within the limited jurisdiction of fruitive activities or is involved in mental speculation, he may …

On the other hand, there are many so-called devotees who think the Vedānta is not meant for devotees. Such people …