“This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it… Read More ›
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Please Don’t Speculate
“Now hear, O son of Pritha [Arjuna], how by practicing yoga in full consciousness of Me, with mind attached to Me, you can know Me in full, free from doubt.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.1) Download this episode (right click and… Read More ›
Never Having To Grow Up
“Krishna’s words are absolute, as well as His form, qualities and activities. They are always fresh and new. If they were not, how could the devotees glorify them day after day with greater enthusiasm?” (Shrila Prabhupada, Teachings of Lord Kapila,… Read More ›
The Target Audience
“Shrimad-Bhagavatam is so made that one becomes at once engaged in the path of self-realization simply by hearing the topics. Although it is especially meant for the paramahamsas, or those who are totally engaged in self-realization, it works into the… Read More ›
The One With The Lead Foot
“Shrila Vishvanatha Chakravarti Thakura states that one should not care very much whether he is going to be liberated or not, but he should simply execute the direct order received from the spiritual master. If one sticks to the principle… Read More ›
A Good Father
“In this way all four sons were married, and their fame spread throughout the world. Giving happiness to the people along the way, the lord of Ayodhya came home.” (Janaki Mangala, 180) ehi bidhi byāhi sakala suta jaga jasu chāāyau… Read More ›
Challenge Accepted
“On the way they met Parashurama. Holding a weapon in his hand, he yelled at them and showed his angry eyes.” (Janaki Mangala, 177) pantha mile bhṛgunātha hātha pharasā liye | ḍāṭahiṃ ānkhi dekhāi kopa dārūna kie || Download this… Read More ›
The Show Must Go On
“Words cannot describe that environment. All the people were full of sadness. Then to the very jubilant sound of drums, Dasharatha, the ruler of Koshala, proceeded home.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 22.2) so samau kahata na banata kachu saba bhuvana bhari… Read More ›
Giving Him A Problem
“Hearing the request of ‘don’t give up your love’, Rama made many entreaties in return. After embracing each other with love, with a controlled mind Janaka returned.” (Janaki Mangala, Chand 22.1) jani choha chāḍaba binaya suni raghubīra bahu binatī karī… Read More ›
The One With The Fill In The Blanks
“I am the source of all spiritual and material worlds. Everything emanates from Me. The wise who know this perfectly engage in My devotional service and worship Me with all their hearts.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 10.8) Download this episode (right… Read More ›