“In material consciousness we are trying to love that which is not at all lovable. We give our love to dogs and cats, running the risk that at the time of death we may think of them and consequently take… Read More ›
Month: May 2018
Four Reasons Adharma Is Not Sustainable
“They believe that to gratify the senses unto the end of life is the prime necessity of human civilization. Thus there is no end to their anxiety. Being bound by hundreds and thousands of desires, by lust and anger, they… Read More ›
Anything Else In the Box, Pandora
“Whatever form of material existence one is in, one is invariably ignorant of his real situation. In other words, existence in the material world is due to the multiple reactions to our sinful lives. Ignorance is the cause of sinful… Read More ›
Is Shanta-Rasa Considered Bhakti
“Active interest in Krishna—the understanding that Krishna is mine or that I am Krishna’s, and that therefore my business is to satisfy the senses of Krishna —is typical of a higher stage than the neutrality of the shanta-rasa. Simply by… Read More ›
Four Things To Do When Hearing of Bhagavan’s Gunas
“The name, pastimes, form, clothing and ornaments of Shri Rama are all very charming and beautiful. Together with His brothers the children are playing.” (Dohavali, 120) Download this episode (right click and save) Goodness, passion and ignorance. These are the… Read More ›
Four Negations Used For Understanding God
“By Me, in My unmanifested form, this entire universe is pervaded. All beings are in Me, but I am not in them.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.4) Download this episode (right click and save) Is faith the only way? Inherit from… Read More ›
Three Conditions Necessary For Something To Be Permanent
“Nothing within this material world can be permanent, although scientists, philosophers, workers and everyone else are trying to make things permanent. One foolish scientist recently declared that eventually life will be made permanent through science. Some so-called scientists are also… Read More ›
Three Things Commonly Sought In A Material Existence
“One who is famous as a Krishna conscious man enjoys eternal fame. In the material world, everyone is striving for three things: he wants his name to be perpetuated, he wants his fame to be broadcast all over the world,… Read More ›
Three Things Machines Will Never Be Able To Do As Well As Humans
“The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone’s heart, O Arjuna, and is directing the wanderings of all living entities, who are seated as on a machine, made of the material energy.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.61) Download this episode (right click… Read More ›
Five People Who Might Get Offended When First Reading The Bhagavad-Gita
“My dear Arjuna, a man who does not follow this prescribed Vedic system of sacrifice certainly leads a life of sin, for a person delighting only in the senses lives in vain.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 3.16) Download this episode (right… Read More ›