“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 ›
poetry
Five Indications You Are Afflicted By Ajitendriyah
“In spite of achieving the power to control in all directions and in spite of enjoying all types of dear sense gratification as much as possible, Hiranyakashipu was dissatisfied because instead of controlling his senses he remained their servant.” (Shrimad… Read More ›
That One Does Not Stand In Fear of Revenge
“Hiranyakashipu could not kill his son by throwing him beneath the feet of big elephants, throwing him among huge, fearful snakes, employing destructive spells, hurling him from the top of a hill, conjuring up illusory tricks, administering poison, starving him,… Read More ›
Five Aspects To A Yajna
“Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down before Me, these great souls perpetually worship Me with devotion.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.14) Download as podcast episode (right click and save) सततं कीर्तयन्तो मां यतन्तश् च दृढ-व्रताः नमस्यन्तश् च… Read More ›
If Knowledge Is Supposed To Prepare You For Living
“Maharaja Parikshit knew that the curse of the brahmana’s son upon him was unjustified, as everyone else knew, but he did not want to counteract it because he knew also that the age of Kali had begun and that the… Read More ›
Five Reflections On The Image of Yashoda Binding Krishna
“’O naughty child, now try going from here, if you can.’ Having spoken thus, she returned to her household duties.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.6.15) Download as podcast episode (right click and save) यदि शक्नोषि गच्छ त्वम् अतिचञ्चलचेष्टित इत्य् उक्त्वा च निजं… Read More ›
Two Kinds Of Teachers I Could Meet
“The Supreme Lord said: My dear Arjuna, because you are never envious of Me, I shall impart to you this most secret wisdom, knowing which you shall be relieved of the miseries of material existence.” (Bhagavad-gita, 9.1) Download as podcast… Read More ›
Three Places in Bhagavad-gita Where Krishna Mentions Auspicious and Inauspicious
“He who is without attachment, who does not rejoice when he obtains good, nor lament when he obtains evil, is firmly fixed in perfect knowledge.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 2.57) Download as podcast episode (right click and save) यः सर्वत्रानभिस्नेहस्तत्तत्प्राप्य शुभाशुभम्… Read More ›
Thinking About The Continuation Of Life
“All living bodies subsist on food grains, which are produced from rain. Rains are produced by performance of yajna [sacrifice], and yajna is born of prescribed duties.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 3.14) Download as podcast episode (right click and save) अन्नाद्… Read More ›
Four People Who Made Sure The Injury To The Enemy Was Noticeable
“The goddess Durga was decorated with flower garlands, smeared with sandalwood pulp and dressed with excellent garments and ornaments made of valuable jewels. Holding in her hands a bow, a trident, arrows, a shield, a sword, a conchshell, a disc… Read More ›