“Tulsi says that if someone respects Shri Rama, they have good value even if they are of bad character, like when the black ash from a lamp is put on the head to drive away evil spirits, it becomes fixed.”… Read More ›
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Am I Wasting My Time
“Shri Rama does good for everyone; through His love everyone is benefitted. Therefore, it must hold true that Rama will always do good for Tulsi.” (Dohavali, 105) rāma nikaii rāvarī hai sabahī ko nīka | jauṃ yaha sā’cī hai sadā… Read More ›
Don’t The People Preaching Usually Require The Most Help
“This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can easily cross beyond it.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.14) Download this episode (right click and save)… Read More ›
Everybody’s Working For The Weekend
“All people are deeply involved in working to achieve something, but there is no use without subsequently protecting. According to Tulsi’s thinking, every religious practice is similarly useless without love for Shri Rama.” (Dohavali, 104) loga magana saba jogahīṃ joga… Read More ›
Three Examples Of Life In The Mode Of Passion
“One in the mode of passion is never satisfied with the position he has already acquired; he hankers to increase his position. If he wants to construct a residential house, he tries his best to have a palatial house, as… Read More ›
If A Sadhu Is Recognized By Their Qualities What Is The Purpose Of The Dress
“Arjuna said: What are the symptoms of one whose consciousness is thus merged in Transcendence? How does he speak, and what is his language? How does he sit, and how does he walk?” (Bhagavad-gita, 2.54) Download this episode (right click… Read More ›
Three Comparisons For Explaining The Feeling Of Thankfulness In Bhakti
“There is a proverb in Sanskrit which says, ‘Disappointment gives rise to the greatest satisfaction.’ In other words, when one’s sentiment or ambition becomes too great and is not fulfilled until after seemingly hopeless tribulation, that is taken as the… Read More ›
Four Possible Reactions To Seeing The Deity
“In the Skanda Purana there is the following description of the result of seeing aratrika (worship) of the Deity: ‘If someone sees the face of the Lord while aratrika is going on, he can be relieved of all sinful reactions… Read More ›
Four Solutions To Problems And Where They Fall Short
“Just as saying is useless without doing and succeeding is useless without subsequently protecting, every solution is useless without love for Shri Rama’s lotus feet.” (Dohavali, 103) jāya’ kahaba karatūti binu jāya’ joga bina cema | tulasī jāya’ upāya saba… Read More ›
Talk Is Cheap
“Just as saying is useless without doing and succeeding is useless without subsequently protecting, every solution is useless without love for Shri Rama’s lotus feet.” (Dohavali, 103) jāya’ kahaba karatūti binu jāya’ joga bina cema | tulasī jāya’ upāya saba… Read More ›