“To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 10.10) Download this episode (right click and save) तेषां सतत-युक्तानां भजतां प्रीति-पूर्वकम् ददामि बुद्धि-योगं तं… Read More ›
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He Must Agree To The Reforming Process
“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 ›
Why Do People Ask Such Dumb Questions Of Their Guru
“To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 10.10) Download this episode (right click and save) तेषां सतत-युक्तानां भजतां प्रीति-पूर्वकम् ददामि बुद्धि-योगं तं… Read More ›
Vyasa Puja 2021
“The root cause of devotional service to Lord Krishna is association with advanced devotees. Even when one’s dormant love for Krishna awakens, association with devotees is still most essential.” (Chaitanya Charitamrita, Madhya 22.83) Download this episode (right click and save)… Read More ›
Five Ridiculous Questions To Pose To A Person of Authority
“We may be very proud of our eyes, but we cannot even see our next-door neighbor. People challenge, ‘Can you show me God?’ But what can they see? What is the value of their eyes? God is not cheap. We… Read More ›
Vyasa Puja 2020
“O Lakshmana, do you rule this earth with Me. You are like My second self, so this glorious opportunity has been presented to you as well. O Saumitra, do you enjoy all the pleasures you desire and the fruits of… Read More ›
How To Handle Learning Your Guru Sometimes Uses A Mild Intoxicant
“Even if you are considered to be the most sinful of all sinners, when you are situated in the boat of transcendental knowledge, you will be able to cross over the ocean of miseries.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 4.36) Download this… Read More ›
Vyasa Puja 2018
“Ajamila repented his negligence in performing his duty to his wife, father, and mother. It is the duty of grown-up children to render service to their aged parents. This practice should be reintroduced into present society. Otherwise, what is the… Read More ›
What Is The Vyasasana
“The great sages offered the speaker of the Bhagavatam an elevated seat of respect called the vyasasana, or the seat of Shri Vyasadeva. Shri Vyasadeva is the original spiritual preceptor for all men. And all other preceptors are considered to… Read More ›
Four Things That Could Go Wrong Approaching A Pretender Guru
“A person who is wallowing in carnal pleasures and material comforts, who is confused about the human goal of life and is devoid of bhakti, and who poses as a guru, such a depraved charlatan must be rejected.” (Mahabharata, Udyoga-parva,… Read More ›