“On the ascetic (Bharadvaja) turning away, Rama spoke to Lakshmana, ‘We had surely acquired religious merit, since the ascetic has shown compassion to us.’” (Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kand, Sec 55) Everyone is trying to please something or someone else, whether… Read More ›
Month: November 2009
Name Calling
“An advanced devotee situated on the platform of spontaneity is already very expert in shastric instruction, logic and argument. When he comes to the point of eternal love for Krishna, no one can deviate him from that position, neither by… Read More ›
Company We Keep
“We have experience that there is little or no enjoyment in sitting alone in a room talking to oneself. However, if there are five people present, our enjoyment is enhanced, and if we can discuss Krishna before many, many people,… Read More ›
With Love and Devotion
“’Who, O mighty-armed one, receives such a welcome guest as Yourself? ‘ Then speedily bringing various kind of sapid rice and arghya, he (Guha) said, ‘O mighty-armed one, has Your journey been a pleasant one? This entire earth is Yours…. Read More ›
Deathly Loss
“The mode of passion is born of unlimited desires and longings, O son of Kunti, and because of this one is bound to material fruitive activities.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.7) Suicide is the act of intentionally killing oneself. People who… Read More ›
Judging Character
“Lord Krishna has made a firm promise for all time. If one renders service unto Him, Krishna correspondingly gives him an equal amount of success in devotional service to the Lord.” (Chaitanya Charitamrita, Madhya 8.90) A person’s character can be… Read More ›
Solving Our Problems
“For one who worships Me, giving up all his activities unto Me and being devoted to Me without deviation, engaged in devotional service and always meditating upon Me, who has fixed his mind upon Me, O son of Pritha, for… Read More ›
A Vow to Keep
“He who attributes his virtues to you and holds himself responsible for his sinfulness; who fixes all his hopes on you and loves Rama’s devotees; in his heart dwell, you and Sita.” (Maharishi Valmiki speaking to Lord Rama, Ramacharitamanasa) The… Read More ›
Higher Education
“These glorious acts of Yours will always be renowned all over the world. You are above all blessing, yet it is my duty to bless You. I give You the benediction that whatever You speak will remain as eternally fresh… Read More ›
The Krishna Diet
“There is no possibility of one’s becoming a yogi, O Arjuna, if one eats too much, or eats too little, sleeps too much or does not sleep enough.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 6.16) The diet industry is huge in America. Television… Read More ›