According to Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy, consciousness is not a product of matter, but is instead a manifestation of the soul. All living beings (jivas), including animals and trees, have a soul. That soul is distinct fro… See more

The practical process of performing devotional acts in ones life is described as bhakti or bhakti-yoga, and is supported by activities of nine different types. The two distinct divisions of sadhana-bhakti are vaidhi-bhak… See more

A Guru—shishya tradition ("lineage" or parampara) denotes a succession of teachers and disciples within some sampradaya (school, tradition). In accordance with the tradition, Gaudiya Vaishnavis… See more