“For the purpose of confusing the citizens, Rama spoke to the charioteer as follows: ‘Mounting the chariot alone, O Charioteer, beginning by facing north, go quickly for a while and then turn the chariot back again. Remaining careful, proceed in… Read More ›
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Five Reasons To Sleep Outside
“For the purpose of confusing the citizens, Rama spoke to the charioteer as follows: ‘Mounting the chariot alone, O Charioteer, beginning by facing north, go quickly for a while and then turn the chariot back again. Remaining careful, proceed in… Read More ›
Five Situations Where It Makes Sense To Read Bhagavad-gita
“Wherever there is Krishna, the master of all mystics, and wherever there is Arjuna, the supreme archer, there will also certainly be opulence, victory, extraordinary power, and morality. That is my opinion.” (Bhagavad-gita, 18.78) Download as podcast episode (right click… Read More ›
Five Reflections On Vrikasura Praying For A Boon
“But if you have faith still in the words of Lord Shiva, my dear king of the demons, then why don’t you make an experiment by putting your hand on your head? If the benediction proves false, then you can… Read More ›
Five Ways The Fruit Vendor Could Have Responded To Krishna Approaching With Payment
“While Krishna was going to the fruit vendor very hastily, most of the grains He was holding fell. Nonetheless, the fruit vendor filled Krishna’s hands with fruits, and her fruit basket was immediately filled with jewels and gold.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam,… Read More ›
Five Ways To Be Joyful In Krishna Consciousness
“Endeavor executed with intelligence in Krishna consciousness is called utsaha, or enthusiasm. The devotees find the correct means by which everything can be utilized in the service of the Lord (nirbandhah krishna-sambandhe yuktam vairagyam uchyate).” (Shrila Prabhupada, Nectar of Instruction,… Read More ›
Five Reasons Someone Might Leave Krishna Consciousness
“This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it… Read More ›
Five Uses For The Fruit Tree In the Backyard
“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) Download as podcast episode (right click and save) पत्रं पुष्पं फलं तोयं यो मे भक्त्या प्रयच्छति तद्… Read More ›
Five Comforts Not Available In The Decision To Follow Rama
“Of what use are wealth, comforts and pleasures, home, wives, and sons if one is not able to see Shri Rama?” (Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kand, 48.7) Download as podcast episode (right click and save) किं नु तेषां गृहैः कार्यं किं… Read More ›
Five Points of Emphasis For Advice On How To Chant
“Out of compassion for them, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness born of ignorance.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 10.11) Download as podcast episode (right click and save) तेषाम् एवानुकम्पार्थम् अहम् अज्ञान-जं तमः नाशयाम्य्… Read More ›