“To all those who are capable the ones who give pleasure are considered dear and to all those who are incapable the ones who do good for them are considered dear. Tulsi wonders how neither side ever says that Shri… Read More ›
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The Benefactor’s Benefactor
“If a person goes against Shri Rama, they won’t be able to get firewood from the Vindhyachal forest or water from the oceans, and Kuvera’s house will be empty.” (Dohavali, 72) bindhi na īndhana pā’i’ai sāgara jurai na nīra |… Read More ›
Afraid Of Missing Out
“When you give up Shri Rama, the Lord of Koshala, and put your hopes in others, then you’ll get distress wherever you look, says Tulsi.” (Dohavali, 71) karihauṁ kosalanātha taji jabahiṁ dūsarī āsa | jahām̐ tahām̐ dukha pā’ihauṁ tabahīṁ tulasīdāsa… Read More ›
Not Much Good Has Come Out Of The Light
“Tulsi says that when one’s devotion in attachment to the Lord, the husband of Sita, diminishes, their happiness, luck and fortune run away.” (Dohavali, 70) sāhiba sītānātha seāṁ jaba ghaṭihaiṁ anurāga | tulasī tabahīṁ bhālateṁ bhabhari bhāgihaiṁ bhāga ||70|| Download… Read More ›
Increasing Maya
“As the shadow grows when the sun is far away and then comes right below the feet when the sun is directly above the head, so the illusion of maya increases the more one is further away from Rama and… Read More ›
The One With The Missed Play
“There are many regulative principles in the shastras and directions given by the spiritual master. These regulative principles should act as servants of the basic principle – that is, one should always remember Krishna and never forget Him. This is… Read More ›
Talking About A Voice From the Sky
“Arjuna said, My dear Krishna, O infallible one, my illusion is now gone. I have regained my memory by Your mercy, and I am now firm and free from doubt and am prepared to act according to Your instructions.” (Bhagavad-gita,… Read More ›
The Value of Seeing
“Tulsi says that one who insults Hari has their entire society and kingdom go to dust, like with what happened to Duryodhana, his family, and everyone associated with him.” (Dohavali, 67) tulasī hari apamāna tēṁ hō’i akāja samāja | rāja… Read More ›
Talking About Going To The Temple
“One should go to a temple or church as a matter of duty, offer respect to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and offer flowers and eatables. Everyone thinks that there is no use in going to the temple just to… Read More ›
Better Than Seeing God
“Tulsi says that having pure love for Sita and Rama, without thinking of self-interest or supreme interest, is a reward superior to the four rewards of life. That is my opinion.” (Dohavali, 60) svāratha paramāratha rahita sītā rāma saneha’ |… Read More ›