Swami B.V. Yati: Writings

Virāṭ-rūpa — The Universal Form

In this article we shall learn more about the ontology of the virāṭ-rūpa as a non-eternal material form superimposed on the spiritual form of the Lord, the subjective nature of the vision of virāṭ, and the special type of divine eyes (divya cakṣu) required to view it, the nature of worship of the virāṭ-rūpa, who worships it, and how it is different than the worship of the śrī-mūrti that represents the eternal forms of the Supreme Lord.

What is an Asrama?

An asrama is not a place for that ass of a man who thinks that if God exists then He is only meant to supply the material necessities of society.

The Highest Ideal

In our present condition the tendency to improve spiritually is laudable, but we should scrupulously cultivate only those qualities that are beneficial for our spiritual health.

Saranagati

Saranagati to the spiritual master is a prerequisite for any devotee aspiring for spiritual progress. Srila Sridhara Maharaja says, "In my study I found that saranagati alone is sufficient to produce all sorts of development in bhakti."

On Knowledge and Pure Devotion

In the famous talks between Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu and Sri Ramananda Raya (Ramananda Samvada), Ramananda Raya gives Mahaprabhu several propositions on what actually is the ultimate goal of life beginning from varnasrama-dharma, leading up to the ultimate conception.