Protecting cows protects the cow protectors from greed
Protecting cows protects the cow protectors from greed Some people ask, “Why does bhakti culture stress cow protection?” Multiple reasons. The cow is a gentle [...]
Hating the wrongs done to us blinds us to the wrongs done by us
Hating the wrongs done to us blinds us to the wrongs done by us When we feel wronged, we often magnify our side of the [...]
Even if we lose hope with ourselves Krishna doesn’t
Even if we lose hope with ourselves Krishna doesn't We often face difficulties because of outer conditions or inner conditionings or both. If these difficulties [...]
Immigration to the spiritual world happens not by infiltration but by invitation
Immigration to the spiritual world happens not by infiltration but by invitation When two countries have huge economic disparities, people from the poorer country often [...]
As long as we are bound by desire we will be bound to fear
As long as we are bound by desire we will be bound to fear Suppose an alcoholic is in a de-addiction center. Driven by desire [...]
The mind is not just a window; it is also a camera
The mind is not just a window; it is also a camera The mind is like a window; it integrates inputs coming from the senses [...]
Devotion is not just reverential deference to God’s greatness; it is also passionate advocacy of his sweetness
Devotion is not just reverential deference to God’s greatness; it is also passionate advocacy of his sweetness Some people think that to be devoted means [...]
The most exhausting burden is a mask
The most exhausting burden is a mask If we see someone carrying a huge burden on their back, we may feel pity for them. Yet [...]
Don’t just keep waiting – keep pushing too
Don't just keep waiting – keep pushing too When urged to practice spiritual life, some people stay lethargic, saying, “I am waiting to get an [...]
Unconditional love doesn’t mean that whatever we do is loved; it means that whatever we do, we are loved
Unconditional love doesn't mean that whatever we do is loved; it means that whatever we do we are loved Some people say, “If God loves [...]