“When a person is given varieties of food, there may be a hundred and one varieties, but if one likes ordinary shaka, spinach, he prefers to eat that. Similarly, although Krishna was full of opulences, now, by the order of… Read More ›
Month: July 2012
Take a Look
“With a quiver around the waist, and the lotus hands holding a bow and arrow, all the parts of their bodies enchant the mind which has a look at them.” (Janaki Mangala, 54) kaṭi niṣanga kara kamalanhi dhareṃ dhanu-sāyaka |… Read More ›
Get Creative
“If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, fruit, or water, I will accept it.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.26) What’s with all the decorations? It’s Halloween, man. I’m excited. I’m going to get a huge pumpkin… Read More ›
Separated From The Herd
“Not seeing the people dear to her and looking at the many Rakshasis, she looked like a deer separated from her flock and then surrounded by a group of hounds.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 15.42) priyam janam apaśyantīm paśyantīm rākṣasī… Read More ›
Surprise Praise
“Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, offer obeisances and worship Me. Being completely absorbed in Me, surely you will come to Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.34) Let’s say you have a regular group of friends. Whatever it is… Read More ›
Painting the Picture
“…A broad chest, shoulders like a bull, mighty arms, wearing yellow clothes, a sacred thread, and a pearl necklace…” (Janaki Mangala, 53) ura bisāla bṛṣa kaṃdha subhaga bhuja atibala | pīta basana upabīta kaṃṭha mukutā phala || Goswami Tulsidas previously… Read More ›
All-Loving
“Without disturbing the ecstasy of His mother’s affection, Krishna opened His mouth and displayed His own natural opulences.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 10.8.36 Purport) Why not give up the ruse and tell Your mother who You really are? Why carry… Read More ›
Affinity For Lotuses
“Dressed in a single yellow garment, made of the best cloth, but which was in a bad condition, covered with dirt and without any ornaments, she resembled a lotus pond devoid of lotuses.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 15.21) pītena ekena… Read More ›
Come Again Some Other Day
“During the rainy season, all living entities, in the land, sky and water, become very refreshed, exactly like one who engages in the transcendental loving service of the Lord.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 1, Ch 20) To… Read More ›
Embarrassing The Moon
“The nose, chin, forehead, lips, and teeth are beautiful. The entire body is so beautiful and enchanting that it embarrasses the full moon of the autumn season.” (Janaki Mangala, 52) nāsā cibuka kapola adhara rada sundara | basana sarada bidhu… Read More ›