Radhanath Swami: Today is, on our Vaishnava calendar, Bhismashtami, so it was decided we should speak something about Bhismadeva today. In today’s verse, Bhisma is speaking to Maharaj Yudhisthira and in this purport, Srila Prabhupada is telling how the Lord teaches the world through His devotee. There are many philosophical lessons and very subtle instructions… Continue reading Radhanath Swami on "Just continue serving with faith and humility"
Category: SB 1.9
91-107 'Krishna Always Glorifies His Devotees (SB 01.09.09)' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
(Śrīmad Bhāgavatam: 1.9.9) tān sametān mahā-bhāgān upalabhya vasūttamaḥ pūjayām āsa dharma-jño deśa-kāla-vibhāgavit Translation Bhīṣmadeva, who was the best amongst the eight Vasus, received and welcomed all the great and powerful ṛṣis who were assembled there, for he knew perfectly all the religious principles according to time and place. Translation of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam: 1.9.10-18:-… Continue reading 91-107 'Krishna Always Glorifies His Devotees (SB 01.09.09)' by Radhanath Swami, in Mumbai
90-011 'Why Bhisma Fought Against Pandavas (SB 1.9.16)' by Radhanath Swami, in Pune
“na hy asya karhicid räjan pumän veda vidhitsitam yad vijijïäsayä yuktä muhyanti kavayo ‘pi hi” Srimad Bhagavatam 1.9.16 SYNONYMS na—never; hi—certainly; asya—His; karhicit—whatsoever; räjan—O King; pumän—anyone; veda—knows; vidhitsitam—plan; yat—which; vijijïäsayä—with exhaustive inquiries; yuktäù—being engaged; muhyanti—bewildered; kavayaù—great philosophers; api—even; hi—certainly. TRANSLATION O King, no one can know the plan of the Lord [Çré Kåñëa].… Continue reading 90-011 'Why Bhisma Fought Against Pandavas (SB 1.9.16)' by Radhanath Swami, in Pune
