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  • Talk About Krishna

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    “O King, as I repeatedly recall this wondrous and holy dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, I take pleasure, being thrilled at every moment.” (Sanjaya speaking to Dhritarashtra, Bhagavad-gita, 18.77) Download this episode (right click and save) “Talk about what it’s… Read More ›

  • Karma-yoga

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    “Karma is regulated action for the enjoyment of the fruit by the performer, but karma-yoga is action performed by the devotee for the satisfaction of the Lord. Karma-yoga is based on bhakti, or pleasing the Lord, whereas karma is based… Read More ›

  • Comparing Powers

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    “When Indra saw that Nanda Maharaja was worshiping Govardhana Hill, he became very angry and sent vicious clouds to inundate all of Vrindavana with a flood. Krishna then showed Indra that his power was not even competent to deal with… Read More ›

  • Unparalleled Joy

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    “Observing Maithili, who was tolerant, had perfectly proportioned limbs, and was shining even without ornaments, Maruti felt unequaled joy.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 17.30) tām kśamāṃ suvibhaktāṅgīṃ vinābharaṇaśobhinīm | praharṣamatulam lebhe mārutiḥ prekṣya maithilīm || Download this episode (right click… Read More ›

  • My Character Will Protect Me

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    “Though her face was morose, because of her husband’s prowess that lady was not despondent. Sita, of black eyes, was protected by her own character.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 17.27-28) tām devīṃ dīnavadanāmadīnāṃ bhartṛtejasā || rakśitām svena śīlena sītāmasitalocanām |… Read More ›

  • Confident of Rama’s Prowess

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    “Though her face was morose, because of her husband’s prowess that lady was not despondent. Sita, of black eyes, was protected by her own character.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 17.27-28) saṃvṛtām mṛgaśābākśīṃ dadarśa hanumān kapiḥ | tām devīṃ dīnavadanāmadīnāṃ bhartṛtejasā… Read More ›

  • A Series of Distresses

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    “Having lost her splendor like the lotus flower struck with frost, tormented by a succession of distresses, the daughter of Janaka has been reduced to a helpless state, like a female crane separated from her companion.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara… Read More ›

  • Ready To Die For Others

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    “She, who is forgiving like the earth, has lotus-like eyes, and was previously protected by Rama and Lakshmana, is now guarded under the tree by Rakshasis of deformed eyes.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.29) kṣiti kṣamā puṣkara samnibha akṣī… Read More ›

  • Bad Company

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    “She, who is forgiving like the earth, has lotus-like eyes, and was previously protected by Rama and Lakshmana, is now guarded under the tree by Rakshasis of deformed eyes.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.29) kṣiti kṣamā puṣkara samnibha akṣī… Read More ›

  • Flower With a Hundred Petals

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    “Even my mind is afflicted knowing that this lady of black-ended hair, having eyes that resemble lotuses with a hundred petals, who is deserving of happiness, is in distress.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.28) imām asita keśa antām śata… Read More ›