“Those who sing of the auspicious occasion of the initiation and the wedding of Sita and Rama with excitement get countless auspicious blessings day after day, says Tulsi.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 24.2) Download this episode (right click and save) उपबीत… Read More ›
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Five Kinds Of Fathers
“Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 4.34) Download this… Read More ›
Giving Shelter To The Shelterless
“Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, offer obeisances and worship Me. Being completely absorbed in Me, surely you will come to Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.34) Download this episode (right click and save) मन्-मना भव मद्-भक्तो मद्-याजी मां… Read More ›
What Does It Mean To Die For Someone’s Sins
“The guru takes the torchlight of knowledge and presents it before the living entity enveloped in darkness. That knowledge relieves him from the sufferings of the darkness of ignorance.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Science of Self Realization, Ch 2a) Download this episode… Read More ›
Three Reasons Arjuna Could Feel Safe In Becoming A Disciple Of Krishna
“Now I am confused about my duty and have lost all composure because of weakness. In this condition I am asking You to tell me clearly what is best for me. Now I am Your disciple, and a soul surrendered… Read More ›
Five Criticisms Against Your Guru
“Indeed, You alone know Yourself by Your own potencies, O origin of all, Lord of all beings, God of gods, O Supreme Person, Lord of the universe!” (Arjuna, Bhagavad-gita, 10.15) Download this episode (right click and save) स्वयमेवात्मनात्मानं वेत्थ त्वं… Read More ›
Five Admonishments From The Guru To The Lazy Disciples
“O son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.27)… Read More ›
Five Cases Where It Is Easier For You To Say
“Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu further advised the brahmana Kurma, ‘If you follow this instruction, your materialistic life at home will not obstruct your spiritual advancement. Indeed, if you follow these regulative principles, we will again meet here, or, rather, you will… Read More ›
The Rental Guru Heresy
“Everything that is manifested within this cosmic world is but the energy of the Supreme Lord. As fire emanating from one place diffuses its illumination and heat all around, so the Lord, although situated in one place in the spiritual… Read More ›
Five Ways Lakshmana Is The Ideal Disciple
“In the middle of the day, it is exceedingly pleasant to go about and it is delightful to the touch. In the daytime the sun is pleasing, while the shade and water are not pleasing.” (Lakshmana speaking to Lord Rama,… Read More ›