“O sinless one, certainly, how can any king accomplish his objectives if he doesn’t have such a messenger working for him?” (Shri Rama speaking to Lakshmana, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 3.34) Download this episode (right click and save) एवं विधो… Read More ›
yoga
Two Issues With Trusting Science
“Being under the influence of illusion, I underestimated Rama and took Him to be a mere child. Thus I ran towards Vishvamitra’s sacrificial altar. With that, Rama released an acute arrow capable of destroying His enemies. Upon hitting me, that… Read More ›
Five Signs Of My Lack Of Qualification For Serving Bhagavan
“O Lakshmana, do you rule this earth with Me. You are like My second self, so this glorious opportunity has been presented to you as well. O Saumitra, do you enjoy all the pleasures you desire and the fruits of… Read More ›
Three Mistakes That Are Not Blemishes In Bhakti
“He quickly becomes righteous and attains lasting peace. O son of Kunti, declare it boldly that My devotee never perishes.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.31) Download this episode (right click and save) क्षिप्रं भवति धर्मात्मा शश्वच्-छान्तिं निगच्छति कौन्तेय प्रतिजानीहि न मे… Read More ›
Four Questions About Dhyana
“A yogi is greater than the ascetic, greater than the empiricist and greater than the fruitive worker. Therefore, O Arjuna, in all circumstances, be a yogi.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 6.46) Download this episode (right click and save) तपस्विभ्यो ऽधिको योगी… Read More ›
Why Should We Take On More Responsibility In Devotional Service
“Therefore get up and prepare to fight. After conquering your enemies you will enjoy a flourishing kingdom. They are already put to death by My arrangement, and you, O Savyasachin, can be but an instrument in the fight.” (Lord Krishna,… Read More ›
Isn’t Someone Following Bhakti A Case Of Sour Grapes
“The bhogis are the karmis, those who are working very hard to exploit the resources of the material nature, like the scientists, for example, who are doing research to further such exploitation. Their intention, actually, is to steal. On the… Read More ›
Like Iron Towards A Magnet
“For iron to be attracted by a magnet is natural. Similarly, for all living entities to be attracted toward Krishna is natural, and therefore the Lord’s real name is Krishna, meaning He who attracts everyone and everything.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad… Read More ›
Does Krishna Consciousness Have A Lot Of Associated Difficulties
“That which in the beginning may be just like poison but at the end is just like nectar and which awakens one to self-realization is said to be happiness in the mode of goodness.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.37) Download this… Read More ›
Why Is Someone Attached To Krishna So Praiseworthy
“In the paramahamsa stage one conquers the desire for sleep, food and sense gratification. One remains a humble, meek mendicant engaged in the service of the Lord day and night. Madhavendra Puri had attained this paramahamsa stage.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Chaitanya… Read More ›