Do yajna of nama, not yajna for nama
Yajna of nama refers to sacrifices (yajna) centered on the chanting of the holy names of God (nama). The Bhagavad-gita (10.25) declares meditational chanting to [...]
Connection comes best by a combination of commitment and contentment
If we wish to develop a relationship with someone, we need both commitment and contentment. Commitment means that we persevere in that relationship without getting [...]
A weapon in the tent is of no use to a warrior in the fight
When warriors are fighting a war, their most important possession is their weapon. Without it, even if they fight heroically, they will be felled by [...]
God underlies, overlies and outlies the world
What is the relationship of God with the world? This question, pondered by thinkers and theologians throughout history, is illumined by Gita wisdom in three [...]
God is the ultimate source and the ultimate resource
How we function in the world depends primarily on two factors: what brings us to the world and what we bring to the world. What [...]
Worrying is a part of life’s job description, but it is not the whole job
In life, we need to anticipate the things that may go wrong and prepare for them, either by advance planning or on-the-feet thinking. Thus, in [...]
When we love the Lord more than the world, he takes us out of the world
While driving, where we go depends largely on where we want to go. This principle that our aspiration determines our destination also applies to our [...]
Gita 08.04 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Bg 8.4 adhibhūtaṁ kṣaro bhāvaḥ [...]
Whatever snags our attention sabotages our intention
Suppose a student is driving along a road to their college. Along the way, their attention is caught by a theater playing a recently-released attractive-looking [...]
See problems as opportunities to expand our conceptions of the scope of Krishna consciousness
We often think of God as an insurance against problems; if we worship him, he will protect us. However, sometimes amidst problems when such relief [...]
Spirituality is meant not just for transcending the world but also for transforming the world
Some people conceive of spirituality as world-transcending. While that conception is correct, it is not complete – spirituality is also about world-transformation. World-transformation and world-transcendence [...]
Thwart the thought that can throttle all thought
Suppose we have many tabs open in our computer browser – and suppose one of those tabs goes to an unsafe page that puts some [...]
Those who don’t want to drown have to make waves
Making waves is a metaphorical way of saying that someone does things that are unusual, that attract attention, that create an impression. Some people like [...]
To bring out our best, we must beat down our worst
We all aspire to improve ourselves, to bring out our best and to make our best contributions. However, there exists some force within us that [...]
We are not just potentially spiritual; we are essentially spiritual
“We are potentially spiritual” means that we have the latent capacity to become spiritual. When we refer to our spirituality as our potentiality, the implication [...]
We don’t determine God’s job description – he determines ours
When we approach God, we often have certain expectations: for example, he should protect us and provide for us. If such expectations are not met, [...]
One soul inspired is better than a thousand souls impressed
When we apply the Bhagavad-gita and become positively transformed, we feel inspired to share its wisdom with others. But while sharing thus, we frequently find [...]
See God’s love not just in relief from problems, but also in relief amidst problems
When we face problems too big for us to manage on our own, we frequently seek divine help. However, the material world by its very [...]
Prepare for life’s bumps by slowing down
While driving, if we see a bump ahead, we slow down. However, instead of slowing down, if we accelerate, we may damage our vehicle or [...]
How uncritical we are about our mind is incredible
Suppose A suggests to B: “Buy this.” If B buys and then finds that the product is of poor quality, then if A recommends something [...]
Remembering Krishna is not a function of the memory – it is an inclination of the heart
We usually associate remembrance with memory – those with good memory can remember a lot of things, those with poor memory struggle to remember even [...]