Kusakratha Dasa

The purpose of this book is very succinctly stated: The description of sambandha - the relationship between the individual living entities and the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In this book there is a description of Paramatma (the Supersoul) and an explanation of how the Supersoul exists in millions and millions of living entities. There are discussions of the differences between the qualitative incarnations, and discourses concerning the living entities, maya, the material world, the theory of transformation, the illustory energy, the sameness of this world and the Supersoul, and the truth about this material world.

This is the second of the six "Sat-Sandarbhas", the first being "Tattva-Sandarbha". The Sat-Sandarbhas thoroughly establish the authority of Srimad Bhagavatam, the transcendental Original Form of Godhead, Sri Krishna, Bhakti, and the methods and stages of Bhakti. The Six Sandarbhas are: Tattva, Paramatma, Bhagavat, Krishna, Bhakti, and Priti It is proven beyond doubt that the Supreme Lord is always the absolute controller of all His potencies, and that there is no question of Him coming under their control, especially under the control of the external energy, known as maya. In Sri Bhagavata-sandarbha, Srila Jiva Gosvami has written conclusively about the ultimate end of devotional service. End note to the introduction by Purnaprajna Dasa: As would be expected, Kusakratha Prabhu has given us a wonderfully detailed and poetic translation of this great philosophical treatise. His untiring and undeviating devotion to the Lord are imbued throughout the entire work, and for this reason it has been a great pleasure for me to prepare it for publishing. Includes roman transliterated Sanskrit texts, word for word, and English translation. Translation by Kusakratha Dasa; editing by Purnaprajna Dasa.

This is the second of the six "Sat-Sandarbhas", the first being "Tattva-Sandarbha". The Sat-Sandarbhas thoroughly establish the authority of Srimad Bhagavatam, the transcendental Original Form of Godhead, Sri Krishna, Bhakti, and the methods and stages of Bhakti. The Six Sandarbhas are: Tattva, Paramatma, Bhagavat, Krishna, Bhakti, and Priti It is proven beyond doubt that the Supreme Lord is always the absolute controller of all His potencies, and that there is no question of Him coming under their control, especially under the control of the external energy, known as maya. In Sri Bhagavata-sandarbha, Srila Jiva Gosvami has written conclusively about the ultimate end of devotional service. End note to the introduction by Purnaprajna Dasa: As would be expected, Kusakratha Prabhu has given us a wonderfully detailed and poetic translation of this great philosophical treatise. His untiring and undeviating devotion to the Lord are imbued throughout the entire work, and for this reason it has been a great pleasure for me to prepare it for publishing. Includes roman transliterated Sanskrit texts, word for word, and English translation. Translation by Kusakratha Dasa; editing by Purnaprajna Dasa.

By Srila Rupa Goswami, Translated By Kusakratha Dasa, Edited By Purnaprajna Dasa, Pages 562, Hardbound

By Shri Rupa Gosvami, Pages 254, Hardbound

This book gives an insight into the times just after the disappearance of Lord Caitanya and Lord Nityananda. The book contains 12 vilasas (chapters), edited by Kusakratha Dasa

Commentary by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura In the Aitareya Upanishad (3.1.2) it is said: yad etad dhridayam manas caitat samjnanam ajnanam vijnanam prajnanam medha drishtir dhritir manisha jutih smritih sankalpah kratur asuh kamo vasa iti. sarvany evaitani prajnanasya namadheyani bhavanti. "The heart, mind, knowledge, perception, wisdom, discrimination, intelligence, vision, patience, thoughtfulness, action, memory, will, talent, reflection, desire, and control are the various parts of wisdom." In the Agni Purana it is said: vairagyadir manah khedo nirveda iti kathyate "Renunciation is defined as that condition where the mind is no longer passionate to enjoy the things of this world." Srila Rupa Gosvami (Sri Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 2.4.4-6) explains: nirvedo 'tha vishado dainyam glani-sramau ca mada-garvau sanka-trasa-vega unmadapasmriti tatha vyadhih moho mritir alasyam jadyam vridavahittha ca smritir atha vitarka-cintamati- dhritayo harsha utsukatvam ca augryamarshasuyas capalyam caiva nidra ca suptir bodha itime bhava vyabhicarinah samakhyatah "There are some bodily symptoms that express overwhelming ecstatic love (vyabhicari-bhava). They are counted at thirty-three as follows: disappointment, lamentation, humility, guilt, fatigue, intoxication, pride, doubt, apprehension, intense emotion, madness, forgetfulness, disease, confusion, death, laziness, inertness, bashfulness, concealment, remembrance, argumentativeness, anxiety, thoughtfulness, endurance, happiness, eagerness, violence, haughtiness, envy, impudence, dizziness, sleepiness, and alertness."* Sutra 109 bhakti-raso hi maya-gandha-sunya-paramartha-sva-rupa-gata-cid-vaicitryam The rasas of devotional service are free from the slightest scent of maya (the illusory potency of matter). They are a great wonder of spiritual variety. They are the greatest treasure. Commentary by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura In the Brihad-aranyaka Upanishad (4.4.21) it is said: tam eva dhiro vijnaya prajnam kurvita brahmanah nanudhyayad bahn cchabdad vaco viglapatam hi tat "A wise brahmana will use his intelligence to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He will not study other things. Other topics are a waste of words." In the Gopala-tapani Upanishad (1.5-6) it is said: sakalam param brahmaivaitad. yo dhyayati rasayati bhajati so 'mrito bhavati. so 'mrito bhavati. "The Supreme Personality of Godhead is everything. One who meditates on Him, glorifies Him, and worships Him, and thus enjoys the nectar of transcendental bliss, becomes immortal. He becomes immortal." In Srimad-Bhagavatam (10.87.23) it is said: nibhrita-marun-mano-'ksha-dridha-yoga-yujo hridi yanmunaya upasate tad arayo 'pi yayuh smaranat striya uragendra-bhoga-bhuja-danda-visakta-dhiyo vayam api te samah sama-driso 'nghri-saroja-sudhah "Great sages, by practicing the mystic yoga system and controlling the breath, conquer the mind and senses. Thus engaging in mystic yoga and seeing the Supersoul within their hearts, they ultimately enter into the impersonal Brahman along with the enemies of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. However, the damsels of Vraja, the gopis, want to embrace Krishna and His arms, which are like serpents. Being attracted by the beauty of Krishna, the gopis ultimately tasted the nectar of the lotus feet of the Lord. The Upanishads have also tasted the nectar of His lotus feet by following in the footsteps of the gopis."* Srila Rupa Gosvami (Sri Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 2.5.131) explains: sarvathaiva duruho 'yam abhhaktair bhagavad-rasah tat-padambuja-sarvasvair bhaktir evanurasyate "Nondevotees cannot understand the transcendental mellows experienced between the devotee and the Lord. In all respects this is very difficult, but one who has dedicated everything to the lotus feet of Krishna can taste the transcendental mellows."* Srila Rupa Gosvami (Sri Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu 2.5.112) also explains: paramananda-tad-atmyad raty-ader asya vastutah

The Vidagdha Madhava is a dream of Lord Krishna’s pastimes in Vrindavan. Srila Rupa Goswami finished this book in the year 1454. The first part of this drama is called Venu-nadavilasa, the second part is manmatha-lekha, the third part is Radha-sanga, the fourth part is venu-harama, the fifth part is Radha-prasadana, the sixth part is Sarad-vihara, and the seventh and last part is gauri-vihara.

The Rising Of The Moon Of Sri Caitanya

By Srila Kavi Karnapura, Pages 1364, Hardbound

By Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, Translated By Kusakratha Dasa, Edited By Purnaprajna Dasa, Pages 112

The Splendor Of The Jewel Of Hari Bhakti Translated By Kusakratha Dasa, Edited By Purnaprajna Dasa, Pages 545, Hardbound

By Srila Jiva Goswami, Translated By Kusakratha Dasa, Edited By Purnaprajna Dasa, Pages 177, Hardbound

The Wish Fulfilling Tree That Fulfills All Desires By Srila Jiva Goswami, Translated By Kusakratha Dasa, Edited By Purnaprajna Dasa, Pages 294, Hardbound

By Srila Prabodhananda Sarasvati Thakura, Translated By Kusakratha Dasa, Pages 100

The Jewel Filled Ocean Of Devotional Service By Sri Narahari Cakravarti, Translated by Kusakratha Dasa, Edited By Purnaprajna Dasa, Pages 634, Hardbound

By Sanata Kumar, Translated By Kusa Krata Dasa Edited By Avatari Gaura Dasa

By Srila Rupa Goswami, Translated By Kusa krata dasa, Edited By Avatari Gaura Dasa, Pages 165

By Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Translated By Kusakratha Dasa, Pages 248

By Sri Rasikananda Deva, Translated By Kusakrtha Dasa, Pages 96

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