“To those who are constantly devoted and worship Me with love, I give the understanding by which they can come to Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 10.10) Download this episode (right click and save) तेषां सतत-युक्तानां भजतां प्रीति-पूर्वकम् ददामि बुद्धि-योगं तं… Read More ›
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What Is The Vyasasana
“The great sages offered the speaker of the Bhagavatam an elevated seat of respect called the vyasasana, or the seat of Shri Vyasadeva. Shri Vyasadeva is the original spiritual preceptor for all men. And all other preceptors are considered to… Read More ›
Shouldn’t I Want My Child To Become A Guru
“Whatever action is performed by a great man, common men follow in his footsteps. And whatever standards he sets by exemplary acts, all the world pursues.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 3.21) Download this episode (right click and save) Friend1: I know… Read More ›
Five Sacrifices The Guru Makes For Me
“It is the duty of a mendicant (parivrajakacharya) to experience all varieties of God’s creation by traveling alone through all forests, hills, towns, villages, etc., to gain faith in God and strength of mind as well as to enlighten the… Read More ›
Acharya Upasanam
“As for acceptance of the spiritual master, that is essential, because without the instruction of a bona fide spiritual master, one cannot progress in the spiritual science. One should approach the spiritual master with all humility and offer him all… Read More ›
Five Amazing Powers Of The Spiritual Master
“The Lord said, ‘Chant the holy name of Krishna!’ The tiger immediately got up and began to dance and chant,’Krishna! Krishna!’” (Chaitanya Charitamrita, Madhya 17.29) Download this episode (right click and save) “Make me happy. I don’t care how. It… Read More ›
Duryodhana And Suyodhana
“This supreme science was thus received through the chain of disciplic succession, and the saintly kings understood it in that way. But in course of time the succession was broken, and therefore the science as it is appears to be… Read More ›
Five Questions To Ask Your Guru
“Who am I? Why do the threefold miseries always give me trouble? If I do not know this, how can I be benefited?” (Sanatana Gosvami speaking to Lord Chaitanya, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Madhya 20.102) Download this episode (right click and save)… Read More ›
Five Reasons To Follow Parampara
“Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 4.34) tad viddhi… Read More ›
The Person Responsible For My Spiritual Life
“The spiritual master can drive away all nescience, as the sun drives away darkness. Even though a person may be in full knowledge that he is not this body but is transcendental to the body, he still may not be… Read More ›