“From the highest planet in the material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death take place. But one who attains to My abode, O son of Kunti, never takes birth again.” (Lord… Read More ›
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Two Reasons Arjuna Could Fall Down While In Krishna’s Presence
“Sanjaya said: Arjuna, having thus spoken on the battlefield, cast aside his bow and arrows and sat down on the chariot, his mind overwhelmed with grief.” (Bhagavad-gita, 1.46) Download this episode (right click and save) The teaching is that no… Read More ›
Is There Symbolic Meaning To Krishna’s Flute
“As far as His flute is concerned, it is said that the vibration of this wonderful instrument was able to break the meditation of the greatest sages, and Krishna was thus challenging Cupid by advertising His transcendental glories all over… Read More ›
Five Reasons Janaka Is Known As Videha
“While he was tilling a field with a plow in his hand, it is said that I, the daughter of that king, arose from underneath the earth’s surface.” (Sita Devi speaking to Anasuya, Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kand, 118.28) Download this… Read More ›
Three People Who Are Unhappy Because Of Unfulfilled Desires
“The fruitive workers, the salvationists, and also the yogis who are after mystic powers, are all unhappy because of unfulfilled desires. But the person in Krishna consciousness is happy in the service of the Lord, and he has no desires… Read More ›
Can God Be Cursed
“O Dhananjaya, all this work cannot bind Me. I am ever detached, seated as though neutral.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.9) Download this episode (right click and save) Friend1: Let’s talk about curses. Friend2: The Curse of the Bambino? That’s over…. Read More ›
Four Sacred Places Touched By Krishna’s Lotus Feet
“I think that we should all go to the forest known as Vrindavana, where just now there are newly grown plants and herbs. It is very suitable for pasturing ground for our cows, and we and our families, the gopis… Read More ›
Five Reasons To Appreciate The Dhruva Story
“Although Dhruva Maharaja was a small boy, he wanted to offer prayers to the Supreme Personality of Godhead in suitable language. But because he was inexperienced, he could not adjust himself immediately. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, being situated in… Read More ›
Five Common Goals That Don’t Provide Lasting Peace When Achieved
“Disturbance is due to want of an ultimate goal, and when one is certain that Krishna is the enjoyer, proprietor and friend of everyone and everything, then one can, with a steady mind, bring about peace. Therefore, one who is… Read More ›
Two Instances Where Even A Saint Takes Joy In Another’s Death
“My Lord Narasimhadeva, please, therefore, cease Your anger now that my father, the great demon Hiranyakashipu, has been killed. Since even saintly persons take pleasure in the killing of a scorpion or a snake, all the worlds have achieved great… Read More ›
