cornerstone Archives - The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/category/talks/cornerstone/ Jei Gaura sei Krishna sei Jagannath Sun, 20 Aug 2023 06:36:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-GTB-LOGO-1-32x32.jpg cornerstone Archives - The Gaudiya Treasures of Bengal https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/category/talks/cornerstone/ 32 32 18 days of the Mahabharata war – Battle of Kurukshetra https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/2023/08/20/18-days-of-the-mahabharata-war-battle-of-kurukshetra/ Sun, 20 Aug 2023 06:36:05 +0000 https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/?p=8949 The following article provides a detailed account of the momentous 18-day Kurukshetra War as narrated by Sanjaya to Dhritarashtra. Known as the epic Mahabharata, the Kurukshetra War stands as a central theme within this Hindu epic. The conflict unfolded between two factions of cousins, namely the Kauravas and the Pandavas, in a gripping struggle for […]

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]]> Dashavatar – the Ten incarnations of Vishnu https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/2022/11/19/dashavatar-the-ten-incarnations-of-vishnu/ Sat, 19 Nov 2022 14:45:43 +0000 https://www.thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/?p=7460 The ten incarnations of Vishnu, commonly referred to as the ‘Dashavatar’ are described below – Matsya Avatar – Fish incarnation of Vishnu Kurma Avatar – Turtle incarnation of Vishnu | Samudra Manthan Varaha avatar – Boar Incarnation of Vishnu Narasimha avatar Vamana Avatar – The Dwarf incarnation of Vishnu Parashurama – The warrior | Sixth […]

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]]> Rasa – Divine Mellow https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/2022/08/05/rasa-divine-mellow/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 08:33:25 +0000 https://www.thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/?p=7225 Rasa, or divine mellows, is remarkable and the most esoteric truth. It is the culmination of the transcendental pastimes of Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. When devotion unto Krishna reaches the peak of purity and grows dynamically active, it transforms into ‘Krishna Bhakti Rasa’, the mellows of devotion towards Krishna. Unless a devotee […]

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]]> All about Lord Rama – Life, Pastimes & Glorification https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/2022/07/01/all-about-lord-rama-life-pastimes-glorification/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 07:38:43 +0000 https://www.thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/?p=7163 On the ninth day of the bright fortnight of the month of Chaitra in Treta Yuga, Lord Ramachandra appeared in Ayodhya, a city in northern India. This day has since been celebrated by the entire world as Ram Navami. The ninth canto of Bhagavata Purana states that Lord Ramachandra was born in the dynasty of […]

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]]> The Art of Yoga: The Science Behind Yoga and Meditation https://thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/2022/05/31/yoga-all-you-need-to-know/ Tue, 31 May 2022 14:57:24 +0000 https://www.thegaudiyatreasuresofbengal.com/?p=7123 Yoga, contrary to popular opinion, does not refer to some impossible physical postures. The actual meaning of Yoga does not merely refer to bending, curving your body, or even holding your breath. The word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj, meaning “to yoke,” or “to unite”. The practice aims to create a union […]

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