vedanta

Don’t We Need Maya

“One time, that wicked king of the Daityas saw his son of lotus-like face and beautiful eyes, surrounded by women, having returned from the home of the guru. In his hand, that boy was holding a slate which had the… Read More ›

Five Tales From Rama-Lila That Have Philosophical Significance

“Those fourteen thousand Rakshasas of frightening deeds were eliminated by that one man, a foot-soldier, who was Rama.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 26.35) Download this episode (right click and save) चतुर्दश सहस्राणि रक्षसां भीमकर्मणाम् हतान्येकेन रामेण मानुषेण पदातिना caturdaśa sahasrāṇi… Read More ›

How Did You Know

“All the persons I have just mentioned obtain temporary fruits from their material work. Indeed, the meager and miserable situations they achieve bring future unhappiness and are based on ignorance. Even while enjoying the fruits of their work, such persons… Read More ›

Proof From The Bookshelf

“Out of many thousands among men, one may endeavor for perfection, and of those who have achieved perfection, hardly one knows Me in truth.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.3) Download this episode (right click and save) मनुष्याणां सहस्रेषु कश्चिद् यतति सिद्धये… Read More ›

Mayavada Overload

“By becoming fixed in this knowledge, one can attain to the transcendental nature, which is like My own nature. Thus established, one is not born at the time of creation nor disturbed at the time of dissolution.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita,… Read More ›