“The Supreme Lord is so kind to His pure devotees that in proper time He calls such devotees up to Him and thus creates an auspicious circumstance for the devotee. Maharaja Parikshit was a pure devotee of the Lord, and… Read More ›
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Isn’t Karma-Free Just A Convenient Excuse
“Everything is an emanation from the supreme spirit, and by His inconceivable power He can convert spirit into matter and matter into spirit. Therefore a material thing (so-called) is at once turned into a spiritual force by the great will… Read More ›
How To Deal With Injustice From The Authority
“Just as a tree starts to blossom during the proper season, so the doer of sinful deeds inevitably reaps the horrible fruit of their actions at the appropriate time.” (Lord Rama speaking to Khara, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 29.8) Download… Read More ›
How Do I Determine What Work Is Tied To My Nature
“Every endeavor is covered by some sort of fault, just as fire is covered by smoke. Therefore one should not give up the work which is born of his nature, O son of Kunti, even if such work is full… Read More ›
Can We Experience Liberation Prior To Death
“When the soul is situated in his original constitutional position of existence, he is said to be liberated. It is possible to engage in transcendental loving service to the Lord and become jivan-mukta, a liberated soul, even while in the… Read More ›
What About The Idea Of Not Disturbing People Interested In Karma
“Let not the wise disrupt the minds of the ignorant who are attached to fruitive action. They should not be encouraged to refrain from work, but to engage in work in the spirit of devotion.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 3.26) Download… Read More ›
The Threefold Punishment Awaiting The Criminals In Lanka
“When will my husband see me, after orchestrating the destruction of the Rakshasas, killing Ravana, and destroying Lanka?” (Sita Devi speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 37.6) rākṣasānām kṣayam kṛtvā sūdayitvā ca rāvaṇam | lankām unmūlitām kṛtvā kadā drakṣyati… Read More ›
Should Devotees Ever Take The Law Into Their Own Hands
“The Supreme Person [Bhagavan] said: My dear Arjuna, how have these impurities come upon you? They are not at all befitting a man who knows the progressive values of life. They do not lead to higher planets, but to infamy.”… Read More ›
Are We Really Responsible For Our Actions
“When you see that there is nothing beyond these modes of nature in all activities and that the Supreme Lord is transcendental to all these modes, then you can know My spiritual nature.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.19) Download this episode… Read More ›
Three People Who Are Driven To Work By A Taste
“Driven by affection for his wife and children, a family man works day and night. A philanthropist works in the same way for love of the greater family, and a nationalist for the cause of his country and countrymen. That… Read More ›