Śāstra-nindā – Rejecting the Śāstra
‘Śāstra-nindā – Rejecting the Śāstra’ was written by Swami Narasingha in 1996. This short article is in response to a statement made by a sannyāsī against the śāstra. Narasingha Maharaja then explains the severity of śāstra-nindā as a nāma-aparādha.
Meditation Techniques and the Holy Name
'Meditation Techniques and the Holy Name' was written by Swami Narasingha in October 2006. Narasingha Maharaja discusses the age-old problem of distraction during japa, and gives advice based upon Sanātana Gosvāmī and Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura on how to combat this.
Meditation and the Holy Name
'Meditation and the Holy Name' was written by Swami Narasingha in July 2000. Narasingha Maharaja is asked what should one meditate upon while chanting, especially in a world which is full of distractions. Maharaja responds with quotes from the śāstra and the previous ācāryas, as well as the advice of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
The Mahā-mantra (2)
"The Mahā-mantra" was written by Swami B.G. Narasiṅgha in 2008. This article explains the history of the Mahā-mantra and the various conceptions of the Mahā-mantra according to the different sampradāyas, including the Madhvas, Rāmānujas, Vallabhas and Nimbārkas.
The Mahā-mantra (1)
"The Mahā-mantra" was written by Swami B.G. Narasiṅgha in 1998. Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja answers the question, "Where did Mahāprabhu instruct everyone to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra?" From the brevity of this article, it would seem that it was left unfinished. Some years later, Narasiṅgha Mahārāja wrote another lengthier article on the same topic.
Chanting the Holy Name
Written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in October 2003, “Chanting the Holy Name” answers the question, ‘In what mood do we chant the Holy Name, and what should be our meditation?’
