“Material nature and the living entities should be understood to be beginningless. Their transformations and the modes of matter are products of material nature.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 13.20) Download this episode (right click and save) Friend1: What is the basic… Read More ›
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Showing How Yoga Works
“His thoughts directed towards you, Rama is not even driving away flies, nor mosquitoes, nor insects, nor reptiles from His body.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 36.42) na eva daṃśān na maśakān na kīṭān na sarī… Read More ›
Chasing Away The Elephants Of Dirtiness Of The Mind
“O noble lady, being full of grief from not having your vision, He is not obtaining any peace of mind, like an elephant distressed by a lion.” (Hanuman speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 36.37) tava adarśanajena ārye… Read More ›
A Tale Of Two Friends
“I envy no one, nor am I partial to anyone. I am equal to all. But whoever renders service unto Me in devotion is a friend, is in Me, and I am also a friend to him.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita,… Read More ›
Four Common Factors That Cause Forgetfulness But Not In God
“I am His younger brother, Lakshmana by name. Due to His transcendental qualities, I have taken up service to Him, as He is grateful and very knowledgeable.” (Lakshmana speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 4.12) Download this episode (right… Read More ›
Because They Already Know
“When Uddhava said that he had a message from Krishna, the gopis were more interested in hearing the message than in hearing about their exalted position. They did not very much like being praised for their high position. They showed… Read More ›
Five Things That Shri Rama Is Simultaneously
“My husband Rama is famous throughout the world. He is pure, truthful, and very gentle. He is mighty-armed, has wide eyes, and is always busy working for the welfare of all living beings [sarva-bhuta-hite-ratah].” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki… Read More ›
The Three Kinds Of Karma
“Actions that are performed in terms of one’s prescribed duties, as mentioned in the revealed scriptures, are called karma. Actions that free one from the cycle of birth and death are called akarma. And actions that are performed through the… Read More ›
What Does It Mean That The Supersoul Is Everywhere
“I am seated in everyone’s heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness. By all the Vedas am I to be known; indeed I am the compiler of Vedanta, and I am the knower of the Vedas.” (Lord Krishna,… Read More ›
Aren’t You Just Escaping Reality
“O King, as I repeatedly recall this wondrous and holy dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, I take pleasure, being thrilled at every moment.” (Sanjaya, Bhagavad-gita, 18.76) Download this episode (right click and save) Friend1: Why is it important to hear… Read More ›