“Prahlada Maharaja said: My dear King, the source of my strength, of which you are asking, is also the source of yours. Indeed, the original source of all kinds of strength is one. He is not only your strength or… Read More ›
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What Is The Best Protection Against Disease
“The embodied living entity is diseased by the very construction of his body. The body is the symbol of diseases. The disease may differ from one variety to another, but disease must be there just as there is birth and… Read More ›
Why Would Dasharatha Make That Promise To Kaikeyi
“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 ›
What Is The Purpose Of Knowing More About God
“While Vasudeva was carrying his son Krishna in the falling rain, Lord Shesha in the shape of a serpent spread His hood over the head of Vasudeva so that he would not be hampered by the rainfall. Vasudeva came onto… Read More ›
What Is The Basic Cause Of Human Sinful Activities
“Shri Ishopanishad advises us to pour water on the root, the source of all germination. Worship of the mass of humanity by rendering bodily service, which can never be perfect, is less important than service to the soul. The soul… Read More ›
Ascending To Heaven And Realizing God Are Two Different Things
“When they have thus enjoyed heavenly sense pleasure, they return to this mortal planet again. Thus, through the Vedic principles, they achieve only flickering happiness.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.21) Download this episode (right click and save) ते तं भुक्त्वा स्वर्ग-लोकं… Read More ›
Three Truths To Consider In The Animal Killing Debate
“The humble sage, by virtue of true knowledge, sees with equal vision a learned and gentle brahmana, a cow, an elephant, a dog and a dog-eater [outcaste].” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 5.18) Download this episode (right click and save) विद्या-विनय-सम्पन्ने ब्राह्मणे… Read More ›
Aren’t Humans Part Of Nature
“Besides this inferior nature, O mighty-armed Arjuna, there is a superior energy of Mine, which are all living entities who are struggling with material nature and are sustaining the universe.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.5) Download this episode (right click and… Read More ›
Three Times When Hari-Katha Is The Right Medicine
“Though engaged in all kinds of activities, My devotee, under My protection, reaches the eternal and imperishable abode by My grace.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.56) Download this episode (right click and save) सर्व-कर्माण्य् अपि सदा कुर्वाणो मद्-व्यपाश्रयः मत्-प्रसादाद् अवाप्नोति शाश्वतं… Read More ›
Three Things The Self-Realized Soul Sees As The Same
“A person is said to be established in self-realization and is called a yogi [or mystic] when he is fully satisfied by virtue of acquired knowledge and realization. Such a person is situated in transcendence and is self-controlled. He sees… Read More ›