“It is not possible for the common man in this age to follow all the rules and regulations of the Vedic rituals and the injunctions of the Vedantas and the Upanishads. It requires much time, energy, knowledge and resources to… Read More ›
Month: January 2022
How Do You Serve In An Occupation Without Cause
“The supreme occupation [dharma] for all humanity is that by which men can attain to loving devotional service unto the transcendent Lord. Such devotional service must be unmotivated and uninterrupted to completely satisfy the self.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 1.2.6) Download this… Read More ›
Three Things I Don’t Know
“O Arjuna, as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, I know everything that has happened in the past, all that is happening in the present, and all things that are yet to come. I also know all living entities; but Me… Read More ›
If Hardly Anyone Will Succeed Then Why Try
“Out of many thousands among men, one may endeavor for perfection, and of those who have achieved perfection, hardly one knows Me in truth.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.3) Download this episode (right click and save) मनुष्याणां सहस्रेषु कश्चिद् यतति सिद्धये… Read More ›
Five Things I Remember
“The Mundaka Upanishad confirms that the Supreme Lord, in whom everything is resting, can be realized only by those who engage constantly in thinking of Him. This constant thinking of Krishna is smaranam, one of the methods of devotional service…. Read More ›
Doesn’t Duality Apply To Everyone
“O scion of Bharata [Arjuna], O conquerer of the foe, all living entities are born into delusion, overcome by the dualities of desire and hate.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.27) Download this episode (right click and save) इच्छाद्वेषसमुत्थेन द्वन्द्वमोहेन भारत। सर्वभूतानि… Read More ›
Three People Facing A Pressure Situation
“A man must elevate himself by his own mind, not degrade himself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 6.5) Download this episode (right click and save) उद्धरेद् आत्मनात्मानṁ नात्मानम्… Read More ›
How To Instill A Service Mentality
“O Rama, You should know that just as fish cannot survive when taken out of water, neither Sita nor I can live without You for even a moment.” (Lakshmana speaking to Lord Rama, Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kand, 53.31) Download this… Read More ›
Why Does Dasharatha Get So Much Grief
“Being under the control of passion and lust, Rama’s father, Maharaja Dasharatha, wanted to fulfill Kaikeyi’s cherished desire, thus he did not go through with Rama’s installation ceremony.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 47.12) Download this… Read More ›
The Government Of All Governments
“To become a servant of God is a great position. People are always trying to get some government post or some position in a reputed business firm because the service rendered in such positions earns great profits. Although we are… Read More ›