Especially for the householder devotees, the path of Deity worship is strongly recommended. As far as possible, every householder, by the direction of the spiritual master, must install the Deity of Vishnu, forms like Radha-Krishna, Lakshmi-Narayaṇa or Sita-Rama especially, or any other form of the Lord, like Nrsimha, Varaha, Gaura-Nitai, Matsya, Kurma, salagrama-sila and many other forms of Vishnu, like Trivikrama, Kesava, Acyuta, Vasudeva, Narayana and Damodara, as recommended in the Vaisnava-tantras or Puranas, and one's family should worship strictly following the directions and regulations of arcana-vidhi.
Any member of the family who is above twelve years of age should be initiated by a bona fide spiritual master, and all the members of the household should be engaged in the daily service of the Lord, beginning from morning (4 a.m.) till night (10 p.m.) by performing mangala-aratrika, niranjana, arcana, puja, kirtana, srngara, bhoga-vaikali, sandhya-aratrika, patha, bhoga (at night), sayana-aratrika, etc.
Engagement in such worship of the Deity, under the direction of a bona fide spiritual master, will greatly help the householders to purify their very existence and make rapid progress in spiritual knowledge.
Simple theoretical book knowledge is not sufficient for a neophyte devotee. Book knowledge is theoretical, whereas the arcana process is practical. Spiritual knowledge must be developed by a combination of theoretical and practical knowledge, and that is the guaranteed way for attainment of spiritual perfection.
The training of devotional service for a neophyte devotee completely depends on the expert spiritual master who knows how to lead his disciple to make gradual progress towards the path back home, back to Godhead.
One should not become a pseudo spiritual master as a matter of business to meet one's family expenditures; one must be an expert spiritual master to deliver the disciple from the clutches of impending death.
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By Sujoy Sinha on February 02, 2011 This picture of the Lord Krsna with his soulmate Radha-Rani is mesmerising. The first thing in the morning I have a glance of this portrait and I start my day everyday with LOVE.This picture of the Lord Krsna with his soulmate Radha-Rani is mesmerising. The first thing in the morning I have a glance of this portrait and I start my day everyday with LOVE.
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By Miles Kara on July 25, 2015 I love my portrait of Krishna and Radha! The colors are very beautiful creating a vivid image of the couple. I'm extremely well pleased.I love my portrait of Krishna and Radha! The colors are very beautiful creating a vivid image of the couple. I'm extremely well pleased.
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By Jennie Walsh on September 28, 2015 Beautiful picture!!! I put it into a gold frame with a light royal blue matting.Beautiful picture!!! I put it into a gold frame with a light royal blue matting.
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By ann kalinin on February 17, 2016 Arrived secured and very well packed. Absolutely beautiful high quality photo, I'm very happy with it. Thank you very much!!!Arrived secured and very well packed. Absolutely beautiful high quality photo, I'm very happy with it. Thank you very much!!!
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By Anthony Tello on September 10, 2016 Received print very fast I ordered the 4x6" and love it the quality is the same as a print from a regular cameraReceived print very fast I ordered the 4x6" and love it the quality is the same as a print from a regular camera
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By Jordan Carter on September 25, 2016 Very beautiful picture, it was packaged with care and arrived on time.Very beautiful picture, it was packaged with care and arrived on time.
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By Yury Silvestrov on October 14, 2016 Hare Krishna! Thank you a lot! Very good quality print.Hare Krishna! Thank you a lot! Very good quality print.
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By Nic Gadaleta on May 30, 2017 A treasured print of Krishna and Radha now graces my lounge roomA treasured print of Krishna and Radha now graces my lounge room
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By Heena Barot on September 30, 2017 Beautiful photo of the divine couple. This sits on my mantle and a simple gold frame which i purchased separately really enhances the picture. The picture is of excellent quality - I love it!Beautiful photo of the divine couple. This sits on my mantle and a simple gold frame which i purchased separately really enhances the picture. The picture is of excellent quality - I love it!
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By sajani durgam on December 16, 2017 Very good I feel happy to have these in my living roomVery good I feel happy to have these in my living room
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By Amit Dandekar on June 04, 2018 The most beautiful pic of Radha- Krishna !
my favourite pic & very good qualityThe most beautiful pic of Radha- Krishna !
my favourite pic & very good quality
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By Kim Polinder on August 12, 2019 Beautiful product, good quality, and the canvas was a nice quality as well.Beautiful product, good quality, and the canvas was a nice quality as well.
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By Jessica Streeter on July 23, 2015 This artwork is beautiful and makes me feel so at ease. I feel inspired and enlivened having this over my desk.This artwork is beautiful and makes me feel so at ease. I feel inspired and enlivened having this over my desk.
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By mia anmarirose on June 14, 2015 yes lovely very colourful lovely to see my friend it was for enjoyed ityes lovely very colourful lovely to see my friend it was for enjoyed it
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By Sheldon Leonard on February 20, 2011 The canvas painting that I received met my expectations perfectly. It arrived in a short period of time in excellent condition. Thank You for providing this great service at a reasonable price.The canvas painting that I received met my expectations perfectly. It arrived in a short period of time in excellent condition. Thank You for providing this great service at a reasonable price.
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By Doreen Holmes on September 20, 2012 The poster I received is very beautiful, full of color, very distinct in detail and beauty. I am very happy with it.The poster I received is very beautiful, full of color, very distinct in detail and beauty. I am very happy with it.
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By Nirmal Thaker on December 26, 2012 I bought this to gift to someone and to be honest not disappointed at all. Excellent quality print. Firmly recommended.I bought this to gift to someone and to be honest not disappointed at all. Excellent quality print. Firmly recommended.
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By Mabick Thapa on May 17, 2013 This is a beautiful photo and it is for home shrines.This is a beautiful photo and it is for home shrines.
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By Marc Pikrt on June 26, 2013 Stunning quality. perfect for an altar. Photo qualityStunning quality. perfect for an altar. Photo quality
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By Patrick Hannafin on August 11, 2013 the quality of the photos are excellent. i framed them and created an alter at home and they look fabulous.the quality of the photos are excellent. i framed them and created an alter at home and they look fabulous.
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By Lakshminarayanan G.s. on December 09, 2013 I'm writing a review but I can't find words to describe it..it's truly wonderful!! This store is a godsend for Krishna devotees around the world.
The payment procedure was very simple, the painting ...
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I'm writing a review but I can't find words to describe it..it's truly wonderful!! This store is a godsend for Krishna devotees around the world.
The payment procedure was very simple, the painting came within the 2 weeks as expected, despite the fact that the painting was being shipped from U.S. to India.
The quality of the canvas as well as the digital print is extremely good and the picture itself is, well, what can I say, just SO VERY BEAUTIFUL!!
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By Ralph Brown on December 30, 2013 Beautiful picture printed on high quality photo paper and delivered quickly. I put mine in a black frame and it looks wonderful Hare KrsnaBeautiful picture printed on high quality photo paper and delivered quickly. I put mine in a black frame and it looks wonderful Hare Krsna
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By Melanie Kelly on January 11, 2014 I love this beautiful photo. I stuck it to the front of my 2014 diary and then covered it in plastic, so i can now enjoy looking at Radha and Krishna every day!I love this beautiful photo. I stuck it to the front of my 2014 diary and then covered it in plastic, so i can now enjoy looking at Radha and Krishna every day!
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By Joanna Pollner stamper on August 13, 2014 Great service not to mention the quality of printsGreat service not to mention the quality of prints
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By BEVERLEY STUART on November 06, 2014 It is a lovely print and the quality is very good. I have had it framed and looks beautiful. Thank you I am very happy with it.It is a lovely print and the quality is very good. I have had it framed and looks beautiful. Thank you I am very happy with it.
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By Jagruti Trivedi on December 10, 2020 This canvas is extremely good quality, the colours are vibrant and beautiful and the picture is so alive. It is enchanting. I am in love with this canvas and it brings so much bliss to my family and h...
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This canvas is extremely good quality, the colours are vibrant and beautiful and the picture is so alive. It is enchanting. I am in love with this canvas and it brings so much bliss to my family and heart and helps me with my Krsna consciousness. Hare Krsna!
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