Swami B.G. Narasingha

Srila Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja first came in contact with his spiritual master, His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Svami Prabhupada in the summer of 1967 in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, but it was not until 1970 that he took hari-nama initiation from Srila Prabhupada in Los Angeles, thus becoming his duly initiated disciple. At his initiation ceremony, Maharaja received the name, Jagat-guru Dasa Brahmacari.

After his initiation, Narasingha Maharaja engaged himself in the process of studying Srila Prabhupada's books, sankirtana,and book distribution as his life and soul.

In 1971 Maharaja received mantra-diksa (gayatri initiation). In 1972 Maharaja was requested by Srila Prabhupada to go to Africa for preaching. After two years of preaching in East Africa, Maharaja went to South Africa and thereafter Maharaja went to North Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the Arab Emirates preaching the message of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

Due to the many dangerous risks that Maharaja took on repeated occasions to serve Srila Prabhupada in Africa and muslim countries, Maharaja became known amongst Srila Prabhupada's disciples as a fearless preacher of Krsna consciousness.

In 1976 Maharaja traveled to Sridhama Mayapura, the birth site of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, where Srila Prabhupada awarded him the status of sannyasa and the title of Svami. In the year that followed Maharaja's taking sannyasa he was in close association with Srila Prabhupada in Mayapura, Hyderabad, Allahabad, and Vrndavana.

In the last days of Srila Prabhupada's manifest pastimes on the earth...

Articles

Radhakunda and Radharani

Sep 11 2024 - Krishna Talk 251
Just as Rādhārāṇī is dear to Kṛṣṇa, so too is the place of Rādhārāṇī's bath, Rādhā-kuṇḍa, most dear to Kṛṣṇa. Among all the gopīs, She is the Supreme. She is the Lord's most beloved. » more

Devotion Under the Lamp of Discernment

Devotion Under the Lamp of Discernment
Sep 5 2024 - Krishna Talk 250
Devotion requires the ability to discern what is material and what is spiritual. Not everything that looks or feels spiritual is genuinely so. Sincerity and humility help us identify the real path, avoiding distractions like shadow Kṛṣṇa, shadow nāma, shadow līla, and shadow prema, which mislead... » more

The Meaning of Surrender to Krishna

The Meaning of Surrender to Krishna
Sep 19 2023 - Krishna Talk 246
To surrender to Kṛṣṇa directly, to surrender to the Holy Name, that is very difficult, almost impossible and not very pleasing to Kṛṣṇa. Kṛṣṇa has no necessity of that. However, there is a necessity to serve a Vaiṣṇava, to serve the representatives, Kṛṣṇa’s intimate devotees. That is an... » more

The Ten Offences to the Holy Name of Kṛṣṇa

Sep 7 2022 - Krishna Talk 242
For the holy name to take effect, in the Garuḍa Purāṇa, ten offences to the holy name are listed that must be avoided. One should simply avoid them. It is not difficult. One or two take a little more practice than the others. The last one is the biggest hangup. The first one is the worst of all,... » more

The Resolve of Mahaprabhu's Devotees

Apr 18 2022 - Krishna Talk 240
Through Mahāprabhu one can understand everything — what we are, who we are, where we come from, and what is the purpose of our existence? All fulfillment of the soul can be achieved at the Lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. This is the bold proclamation of His devotees. » more

Initiation and Beyond

Feb 5 2022 - Krishna Talk 239
Initiation is a noble prospect that you are put in connection with. But so much will have to come from our side, the disciple, in order to progress. » more

Our Approach to the Higher Plane

Krishna with the Gopis
Sep 17 2021 - Krishna Talk 233
Not to minimise the rāsa-līla of Kṛṣṇa, but one should not jump over all that Kṛṣṇa has said, and all that Kṛṣṇa has done, and arrive at the most esoteric part of Kṛṣṇa's līla. If one does this, then one will face problems and even possible destruction. » more

On Hankering and Satisfaction

May 14 2021 - Krishna Talk 231
Don't feel satisfied, try to feel an increased necessity. Within this hankering comes the feeling of fulfillment also. Just fulfillment, as it stands alone, is not in our favor. It will not bring us and keep us in touch with the devotees in this life. It will not enable us to substantially remain... » more

The Divine Intervention of Sri Nityananda Prabhu

Feb 25 2021 - Krishna Talk 229
If someone says I accept the divinity of Mahāprabhu but not the divinity of Nityānanda Prabhu, then he is a philosopher of this half-hen philosophy. The whole thing is spoiled. So from Nityānanda Prabhu, our fortune begins. » more

Keeping the Vision

Jan 9 2021 - Krishna Talk 228
By the constant process of hearing, chanting and associating we will grow more and more to that more substantial plane where faith is the most important thing and where we find ourselves always in the position of surrender and catching everything coming from above instead of just struggling up the... » more

Books

Sri Gayatri Mantrartha Dipika

Sri Gayatri Mantrartha Dipika is an enlightening illumination on the essential meaning of Sri Gayatri. This publication presents the remarkable madhurya (conjugal) conception of Sri Gayatri as revealed by sastra(scripture), sadhus(pure devotees), and acaryas(bona fide spiritual masters). The text... » more

Sri Damodara Katha

Details the history and activities associated with the Sri Sri Radha Damodar Mandir, Sri Sri Radha Damodar Deities, Srila Rupa Goswami's Samadhi and Bhajan Kutir, Srila Jiva Goswami's Samadhi, Srila Krsna Dasa Kaviraja Goswami's Samadhi and Srila Prabhupada's Bhajan Kutir. Available as a book only... » more

Prakrta-rasa-sata-dusini

Written by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura with illuminations by Swami B.G. Narasingha. (A Hundred Warnings Against Mundane Mellows) Clearly illuminates the immature misconceptions of imitative devotees known as Prakrta-Sahajiyas. » more

Kumbha Mela - The Worlds Largest Act of Faith

Once every twelve years, Jupiter enters Aries, and the sun simultaneously enters Capricorn. According to the Vedas, this astral conjunction provides a prime opportunity for spiritual enlightenment. To celebrate this event, millions gather on the banks of the Ganges, creating the world's largest act... » more

Prabhupada Vijaya

Prabhupada Vijaya
The greatness of Srila Prabhupada is not understood or expressed by concoction or sentimental exaggeration. The transcendental position of His Divine Grace can only be realised when one understands how Srila Prabhupada is connected to the parampara of great masters, and what qualifications earned... » more

Prakrta-rasa Aranya Chedini - Cutting the Jungle of Misconception

A thought provoking book which promises to be of interest to the devotional community. A compilation of twenty-one articles written over a period of three years. Each of the articles disputes a particular misconception prevalent in the Gaudiya Vaisnava world, and establishes the proper... » more

Bhagavad Gita (Mini)

Srimad Bhagavad Gita (Mini, Imitation Leather)
The Anuvrtti commentary of Srila B.G. Narasingha Maharaja provides readers with a lucid explanation of this classical ancient Sanskrit text. Simple, yet profound, this unique edition of the Bhagavad-gita is a must for practitioners and seekers alike. » more

Evolution of  Theism

Evolution of Theism
Gosai Publishers has reprinted Evolution of Theism, which delineates the progressive evolution of theistic thought starting from Lord Buddha and Adi Sankara to the great Vaisnava acaryas Ramanuja and Madhva, culminating in the appearance of Sri Caitanyadeva and His philosophy of acintya-bhedabheda... » more

Yoga Vichar

Yoga Vichar
In this book, Swami B.G. Narasingha, based upon the Vedic version and his own unique experiences as a bhakti-yogi spanning almost six decades, cuts through the superficial hype and monistic misconceptions that surround yoga today. He brings us back to the basic understanding of what yoga truly is... » more

Bhagavad Gita (Russian)

Bhagavad Gita (Russian)
The Bhagavad-gita is the key philosophical scripture that delineates the esoteric principles of bhakti-yoga. Within this conversation between Bhagavan Sri Krsna and His devotee Arjuna, lies the answers to the most fundamental questions of life and a clear explanation of the devotional process which... » more
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Audio

Gaura Purnima

Mar 22 2013 - Audio
Govindaji Gardens
When Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu appeared about 520 years ago, the Holy Name also appeared with Him. Previously the Holy Name was hidden in the Vedas. Mahaprabhu has appeared along with His topmost devotee in one form. » more

Radhastami

Sep 8 2008 - Audio
Govindaji Gardens
The worship of Krsna is not complete without the worship of His sakti, His energy, and Srimati Radharani is the principal energy. » more

Gadadhara Pandita Appearance Day

Apr 27 2006 - Audio
Govindaji Gardens
Gadadhara Pandita was born on Amavasya (the dark moon night). He represents the most submissive aspect of Srimati Radharani. Those with the divine eye consider Gadadhara Pandita to be the topmost devotee of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. » more

Video

Janmasthami Lecture '99

Aug 27 2024 - Video
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In the following class Swami B G Narasingha Maharaj talks about how the pastimes of the Lord are eternal. Further He briefly explains Tatastha vichar, Rasa tattva and finally how to follow in the footsteps of Vraja vasis. » more

Hari Nama - The Center of Gaura Lila

Jul 21 2024 - Video
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A video from an Initiation lecture by Swami B G Narasaingha Maharaja given on 31st March 1999 at Govindaji Gardens, India. In this class he explains how Hari Nama was the center of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's lila and how Mahaprabhu distributed it to all from the highest to the lowest. Sripada... » more

Treading the Line

Jun 20 2024 - Video
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Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja instructs us not to loose sight of what was followed by our previous acharyas while adding new things to our practices, cautioning us about the importance of the substance over the form. » more