Humility comes by acknowledging that we don’t have access to Krishna’s plan
Humility comes by acknowledging that we don't have access to Krishna's plan Suppose we are driving a car and come to an unexpected intersection. Or [...]
Even if we have to live with pain we don’t have to live in pain
To live with pain means that pain is present within our consciousness; to live in pain means that pain dominates our consciousness, infecting our whole [...]
Don’t just speak philosophy – seek the purpose of philosophy
Don't just speak philosophy – seek the purpose of philosophy The Bhagavad-gita (13.12) states that the purpose of philosophy is to understand the true nature [...]
Don’t let the mind show you what you are missing – show the mind what it is missing
Don’t let the mind show you what you are missing – show the mind what it is missing Suppose we are traveling in a plane [...]
Spiritual discipline is the road to freedom not a roadblock
Spiritual discipline is the road to freedom not a roadblock Many people believe that discipline is a roadblock to freedom – if they have to [...]
Deeming everything an illusion is not liberation – it just makes even liberation an illusion
Deeming everything an illusion is not liberation – it just makes even liberation an illusion Some people say, “Everything is an illusion. Those who understand [...]
Association works but making it work is our responsibility
Association works but making it work is our responsibility If we want to drive to a destination, we need a working car. But just getting [...]
Life may be filled with problems but life is not a problem
Life may be filled with problems but life is not a problem When faced with many problems, some people may become depressed, even suicidal, “Life [...]
Ignorance of reality may be excusable ignoring reality isn’t
Ignorance of reality may be excusable ignoring reality isn’t If we are pulled over for speeding, we may be excused if we didn’t know the [...]
Humans who pursue subhuman goals become anti-human
Humans who pursue subhuman goals become anti-human We humans are considered the most evolved among all species on our planet. Ironically though, we often cause [...]