The Secret of Prema – Rasika or Sahajiyā?
‘The Secret of Prema – Rasika or Sahajiyā?’ was written by Swami Narasingha in 1996 for Gauḍīya Vedānta magazine. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja discusses the topic of rāgānuga-bhakti and how such a method should not be taken cheaply.
Scholarship vs Divine Revelation
‘Scholarship vs Divine Revelation’ was first written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in December 2002. In this article Narasingha Maharaja defends the reputation of Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura from a scholar who claims that some of the works of the Ṭhākura are ‘pious forgeries.’
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.
Sarasvatī Prabhupāda Paramparā- Part 2
In ‘Sarasvatī Prabhupāda paramparā – Part 2’ which was posted on VNN in April 1998, Swami B.G. Narasingha continues defending our paramparā from the anti-party, who claim that Bhaktivinoda and Sarasvatī Ṭhākura were conditioned souls. This article was edited and published in Swami Narasingha’s book, “The Authorized Sri Caitanya Saraswat Parampara.”
Sarasvatī Prabhupāda Paramparā- Part 1
‘Sarasvatī Prabhupāda Paramparā-Part 1’ was first published on VNN on March 14th 1998. In this detailed article, Swami B.G. Narasingha deflects various accusations by the ‘anti-party’ concerning the legitimacy of the śikṣā-paramparā of Śrīla Sarasvatī Ṭhākura. Much of the information in this article was later used in Swami Narasingha’s book, “The Authorized Sri Caitanya Saraswat Parampara.”
Sannyāsa Re-initiation
‘Sannyāsa Re-initiation’ was first published on VNN on January 13th, 1999. In this open letter, Swami B.G. Narasingha explains the circumstances of his change of name, answering the question whether or not he was ‘re-initiated’ by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja.
Śaṅkarācārya – The Incarnation of Śīva
‘Śaṅkarācārya - The Incarnation of Śīva’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in 1990 for Clarion Call magazine. In this biographical article, Swami Narasingha narrates the life of the great founder of Advaita Vedānta, Ādi Śaṅkarācārya. This article was later published in the book, 'Evolution of Theism.'
Śālagrāma-śilā
‘Śālagrāma-śilā’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in 1996 for Gauḍīya Vedānta magazine. In this essay, Narasingha Maharaja discusses the history, significance and iconography of śālagrāma-śilā and tells the story of the Deity of Rādha-ramaṇa.
Sādhu Saṅga
Sādhu Saṅga’ is an unfinished article written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in 1998. Here, Swami Narasingha explains the prime necessity of associating with advanced sādhus in order to make advancement.
Sādhana Bhakti
‘Sādhana Bhakti’ was written by Swami B.G. Narasingha in 1993. In this article, Narasingha Maharaja describes the five main divisions (aṅgas) of sādhana-bhakti as given by Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī in his Bhakti-rasāmṛta-sindhu.
