“The Vedic injunctions are there just to give the conditioned souls the chance for sense gratification under regulative principles, and thereby also give them the chance for promotion to the higher conditions of life; ultimately, if the consciousness is purified,… Read More ›
“Then, that elephant-like monkey, standing on that mountain peak, pondered for a moment how Rama’s interests could be met.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.32) tataḥ sa cintayāmāsa muhūrtaṃ kapikuñjaraḥ | giriśṛṅge sthitastasmin rāmasyābhyudaye rataḥ A principle followed in successful enterprises… Read More ›
“Of the four characteristic features [name, form, qualities, and activities], the Lord’s holy name is the original, because it awards cognition of the other three.” (Shrila Haridasa Thakura, Shri Harinama Chintamani) The impediments preventing even the first steps to be… Read More ›
“The yogi who knows that I and the Supersoul within all creatures are one worships Me and remains always in Me in all circumstances.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 6.31) From the time of birth, love is considered the highest emotion, the… Read More ›
“O hero, your determination and sterling prowess, coupled with Sugriva’s words, tell Me certainly of success.” (Lord Rama speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 44.14) vyavasāyaḥ ca te vīra sattva yuktaḥ ca vikramaḥ | sugrīvasya ca saṃdeśaḥ siddhim kathayati… Read More ›
“It is the duty of every living being to perform welfare activities for the benefit of others with his life, wealth, intelligence and words.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 10.22.35) Charity is typically viewed as a noble activity; something worth taking up. Those… Read More ›
“There are nine different processes of devotional service, but all of them are meant only for the service of the Supreme Lord. Therefore whether one hears, chants, remembers or worships, his activities will yield the same result. Which one of… Read More ›
“O foremost of monkeys, neither on the earth, nor in outer space, nor in the sky, nor in water, nor in the home of the celestials do I see anything that can impede your movement.” (Sugriva speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki… Read More ›
“Intelligent persons who are endeavoring for liberation from old age and death take refuge in Me in devotional service. They are actually Brahman because they entirely know everything about transcendental and fruitive activities.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.29) Despite the noble… Read More ›
“Krishna does not change His constitutional position, not even when He appears in this material world. Ordinary living entities have their constitutional spiritual positions covered. They appear in different bodies, and under the different bodily concepts of life they act…. Read More ›