“One who holds Shankara dear but hates me or is my devotee and hates Shankara – Shri Rama says such a man lives in the most ghastly hellish place for an entire kalpa.” (Dohavali, 101) sa:nkara priya mama drohī siva… Read More ›
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Independent Contractors
“In this world everyone is troubled by everyone else; no one is really a servant of anyone else. Tulsi says that whatever good can come will only be through the merciful Shri Rama.” (Dohavali, 100) bādhaka saba saba ke bhae… Read More ›
Three Threats That Fall Under The Umbrella Of Krishna’s Protection
“Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reaction. Do not fear.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.66) Download this episode (right click and save) Shri Krishna makes the promise at the conclusion… Read More ›
Three Kinds Of Medicine Not Required When Practicing Devotional Service
“Shrila Vishvanatha Chakravarti Thakura gives the following example: If one has strong digestive power, after eating he automatically lights a fire within his stomach to digest everything and does not need to take medicine to aid his digestion. Similarly, the… Read More ›
Can We Learn From Those Who Have Risen
“O son of Kuru, when there is an increase in the mode of ignorance madness, illusion, inertia and darkness are manifested.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 14.13) Download this episode (right click and save) Friend1: You notice that so many of these… Read More ›
Wouldn’t Dussehra Be More Inspiring If Sita Had Released The Arrows
“The mighty Rama, who possessed extraordinary strength, consecrating in accordance with the mantras prescribed in the Vedas, taking that great arrow – which was capable of removing the fears of the entire world and the Ikshvaku dynasty, capable of taking… Read More ›
Three Reasons Pious Activities Alone Don’t Guarantee Entry Into The Kingdom Of God
“All of them – as they surrender unto Me – I reward accordingly. Everyone follows My path in all respects, O son of Pritha.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 4.11) Download this episode (right click and save) You do everything right. In… Read More ›
Three Authority Figures We Typically Aren’t Deathly Afraid Of
“Those who are envious and mischievous, who are the lowest among men, are cast by Me into the ocean of material existence, into various demoniac species of life.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 16.19) Download this episode (right click and save) It’s… Read More ›
Why Does It Seem Like Only Hippies And Drug Addicts Find Religion
“Persons who have acted piously in previous lives and in this life, whose sinful actions are completely eradicated and who are freed from the duality of delusion, engage themselves in My service with determination.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.28) Download this… Read More ›
Three Things Rama Wasn’t Compelled To Do
“Today, being graced with Your presence, I have obtained the results of my penances and austerities. Today, my birth has been made fruitful and my spiritual masters have been well honored.” (Shabari speaking to Lord Rama, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand,… Read More ›