“Being a devotee of Lord Krishna, one is understood to have performed all kinds of Vedic rituals and all kinds of worship to the demigods. Just by performing the Vedic ritualistic ceremonies or worshiping the demigods, one does not develop… Read More ›
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Don’t You Find Demigod Worship Throughout Vedic Culture
“Those whose minds are distorted by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.20) Download this episode (right click and save) कामैस् तैस् तैर् हृत-ज्ञानाः… Read More ›
Shouldn’t We Appreciate Human Innovation
“We see materialistic persons busily engaged in economic development all day and all night, trying to increase their material opulence, but even if we suppose that they get some benefit from such endeavors, that does not solve the real problem… Read More ›
How Can God Be An Iconoclastic Rebel
“As the director of different kinds of clouds, Indra called for the samvartaka. This cloud is invited when there is a need to devastate the whole cosmic manifestation. The samvartaka was ordered by Indra to go over Vrindavana and inundate… Read More ›
Three Things You Might Have To Trick Your Children Into Doing
“I am the Self, O Gudakesha, seated in the hearts of all creatures. I am the beginning, the middle and the end of all beings.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 10.20) Download this episode (right click and save) अहम् आत्मा गुडाकेश सर्व-भूताशय-स्थितः… Read More ›
What Is Wrong With Honoring Limbs Of A Universal Body
“The performance of different yajnas for the demigods is considered to be worship of the limbs of the Supreme Lord. The demigods are considered to be different parts of the universal body of the Lord, and therefore the ultimate purpose… Read More ›
Five Reasons Krishna Did Not Fight In Arjuna’s Place
“Therefore, Arjuna, you should always think of Me in the form of Krishna and at the same time carry out your prescribed duty of fighting. With your activities dedicated to Me and your mind and intelligence fixed on Me, you… Read More ›
Three Ways Demigod Worship Can Harm You
“When Krishna stopped the villagers of Braja (Vrindavana) from worshiping Indra, Indra became angry and therefore inundated Vrindavana with continuous rain. Krishna, however, protected all of the citizens and animals of Vrindavana by lifting Govardhan Hill, which served as an… Read More ›
Can Demigod Worship Be Considered Service To A Vaishnava
“Lord Shiva told the goddess Durga, ‘My dear Devi, although the Vedas recommend worship of demigods, the worship of Lord Vishnu is topmost. However, above the worship of Lord Vishnu is the rendering of service to Vaishnavas, who are related… Read More ›
The Three Phases Of Praying For Stuff From The Devas
“Men of small intelligence worship the demigods, and their fruits are limited and temporary. Those who worship the demigods go to the planets of the demigods, but My devotees ultimately reach My supreme planet.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.23) Download this… Read More ›