Swastika and Cross
‘Swastika and Cross’ was written by Swami Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha Maharaja on July 27th 2008. This article examines the origins of the swastika, its use in different cultures around the world and why the sign of the Christian cross is just as controversial, if not more so.
St. Thomas, Gnostics and New Age Christianity
‘St. Thomas, Gnostics and New Age Christianity’ was written by Swami Bhakti Gaurava Narasingha under the name of Pradeep Sharma for Sampradaya Sun on May 16th 2007. In this article, Swami Narasingha gives an in-depth analysis of Gnostic Christianity, the Acts of Thomas and what all this has to do with Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism.
Star of David or Star of Goloka?
'Star of David or Star of Goloka?' was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha on February 6th 2009. This article explores the Indic origins of what is commonly called the 'Star of David' and how this pattern is seen throughout the world.
Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Aquarian Gospel
Did Jesus come to Jagannātha Purī? In ‘Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Aquarian Gospel’ by Swami B.G. Narasingha (under the pseudonym ‘Pradeep Sharma') written on January 21st 2006 for the Sampradaya Sun, he explores the origins of this story, and what Śrīla Prabhupāda said.
More on “Real Religion is Not Man Made”
"More on 'Real Religion is Not Man Made'" was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in January 2008. This article was a follow-up from Narasingha Maharaja's previous essay 'Real Religion is Not Man Made' after Mahārāja received various questions in regards to Vaiṣṇavism and Christianity.
More on Christianity: Only Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Can Enhance Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
"More on Christianity: Only Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Can Enhance Kṛṣṇa Consciousness" is an article written in September 2006 by Swami Narasingha, which was a follow-up to a previous article by Mahārāja called, 'Real Religion is Not Man-Made." Narasingha Maharaja answers various questions that he received from devotees in relation to Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism and Christianity.
Jesus as a Perfect Christian
“Jesus as a Perfect Christian” was written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja in March 2008. This article consists of a number of questions and answers concerning Christianity such as ‘where early Christians or Jesus vegetarian?’ and “Was Jesus an incarnation of Brahmā?”
Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls
“Jesus and the Dead Sea Scrolls” was written by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja under the pseudonym of Pradeep Sharma for the Sampradaya Sun in May 2007. He gives a history about the Dead Sea Scrolls, the expectation of Biblical scholars in relation to their contents. He also sheds light on the writers of the scrolls, the Qumrans.
Does God Exist?
This short article “Does God Exist?” was written in 2000 by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, answering a fundamental question, ‘How do we know that God exists?’
Dialogue with a Christian
‘Dialogue with a Christian’ was written in May 2005 by Śrīla Narasiṅgha Mahārāja, under the pen name of Pradeep Sharma. An ex-devotee named Dale wrote to ‘Pradeep’ in response to his earlier article ‘An Indian Speaks Out on Christianity.’ Dale makes many arguments, that ‘Pradeep’ patiently answers, showing how Dale’s reasoning in favour of Christianity makes little sense.
