Purity is not just a function of intention – it is also a fruit of devotion
Bhakti-yoga seekers are often encouraged to strive for purity, to connect with Krishna simply for loving him, not for getting some material things from him. [...]
We need Krishna’s experience more than Krishna’s explanation
Krishna’s experience refers to our experience of the peace and bliss that comes when we connect with Krishna and relish a spiritual experience. Krishna’s explanation [...]
Those who obsess over what is wrong overlook what is right
Some people are industrious faultfinders. Whoever they are with, they zero in on the faults of that person. Such people who obsess on the wrong [...]
Go to the temple to take darshan, not to give darshan
Some celebrities such as politicians or movie stars often visit temples on special holy days such as Janmashtami. If they see such visits merely as good photo-ops [...]
Those who commit to nothing are distracted by everything
Distraction has been an ever-present bane for humanity. However, the present age is one of mass distraction. With technology and social media, news, updates and [...]
The mind changes the surface we are playing on – beware
In cricket, the playing strategy depends a lot on the nature of the playing surface. For example, some pitches are ideal for aggressive batting, while [...]
Those who boast that they can do anything can do nothing as they should
Some people are versatile. With their multifarious talents, they feel they can do whatever they put their mind on. Even if they can, their actions [...]
Set it and forget it approach won’t work because the mind will reset it
Suppose in our home we have a fire alarm that can be set to go off whenever any danger signs arise. Some devices are advertised [...]
Learn to avoid the stimuli that cause mental diarrhea
If we eat some food that causes us diarrhea, we learn to avoid that food in future. Even if other people enjoy that food, we [...]
Watch what you talk when you talk to yourself
When we are talking, especially in an important meeting, we watch what we talk, lest we speak inappropriately. Just as we watch what we talk [...]