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The syllable bha means the bestower and the maintainer. The syllable ga means the giver of Prema, creator of qualities in the devotee and the cause of going to Vaikuntha. The six bhagas are complete control, influence, good qualities, wealth, knowledge and renunciation. The syllable va means the indestructible Lord in whom all beings dwell and who dwells in all beings. The word bhagavan means that he is complete with power of mind (omniscience), power of sences, ...
What austerities must the gopis have performed! With their eyes they always drink the nectar of Lord Krsna's form, which is the essence of Loveliness and is not to be equaled or surpassed. That loveliness is the only abode of beauty, fame and opulence. It is self-perfect, ever fresh and extremely rare.
By nature’s own way the complete system of material activities is a source of perplexity for everyone. In every step there is perplexity, and therefore it behooves one to approach a bona fide spiritual master who can give one proper guidance for executing the purpose of life.
In the book Caitanya-mangala, by Srila Locan Dasa Thakur, it is recorded that Narada Muni, while visiting the spiritual world, came upon Lord Gauranga.
The Lord told him of His mission to destroy the sinful activities of the Age of Kali.
"With the powerful chopper of nama-sankirtana," He said, "I'll cut the hard knots of demoniac desires from the hearts of everyone. Even if the sinners reject religion or flee to foreign countries, still they will ...
May Sri-Krsna,’ Bhagavan Svayarn, whose existence as pure cousciousness is defined in some scriptures as Brahman, whose amsa the purusavatara, controlling maya, shines with His expansions, and one of whose forms called Narayana plays in Vaikuntha, give pre ma to those who worship His feet in this world!