Monthly Archives: November 2018

If we see two people fighting over something trivial, we would naturally wonder: Why are they making such a big issue of this? People fight [...]

We often learn much more from our failures than from our successes. When we succeed, we may become so full of ourselves as to think, [...]

Suppose we see someone pressing the brake of their car and also trying to drive the car ahead. We will consider their actions absurd. Sadly, [...]

We all have certain abilities that enable us to make a contribution and gain satisfaction. When we use our abilities properly, we get a sense [...]

We all have particular qualities, abilities and interests – all of which can be collectively referred to as our nature. Different frames of reference can [...]

The word “soul” sometimes refers non-literally to the things that matter the most to us. Such a non-literal usage features in the phrase “to sell [...]

We are naturally attracted to theatrical things – to things that are intriguing, entertaining, astonishing. Channeling our attraction to the theatrical, Krishna performs dramatic pastimes [...]

To play favorites means to bestow special favors on those whom one likes while overlooking others. To play favorites connotes a distasteful partiality. To have [...]

Some people say, “Devotion is a matter of the heart. Why exhibit it to the world?” Yes, devotion needn’t be exhibited, but it needs to [...]

When we practice bhakti, we may feel, “I have too much service to do. Why am I being stretched so much?” Sometimes, we may be [...]

In its conclusion (18.67), the Bhagavad-gita urges us to not speak its confidential message to anyone and everyone. Why this restriction? Because Gita wisdom needs [...]

Is everything that happens in our life – including things that happen because of our mistakes – all by Krishna’s plan? No; it is not Krishna’s [...]

Some people say, “Everything that happens is God’s will.” They may think that such a statement conveys their unquestioning faith, but does it really? Or [...]

When practicing spiritual life, we may equate spiritual advancement with denying our bodily needs such as sleep. We may deprive ourselves of sleep to demonstrate [...]

When we commit some serious mistakes, we may beat ourselves down with guilt, “Why did I do such a thing?” Certainly, we need to take [...]

When somebody treats us unfairly and hurtfully, we naturally feel angry, even vengeful. But such an attitude traps us in negativity, whereby we hurt ourselves [...]

Suppose an invading army infiltrates a defending army with a spy. And that spy disheartens the defending soldiers, telling them that their forces are too [...]

The vise of vice refers to the unbreakable grip (vise) with which we are held by our lower desires (vices). An example of such entrapment [...]

When deciding whether to work for some employer, we usually evaluate whether serving them will raise our profile or lower it. We can evaluate similarly [...]

Suppose a plane flies from Los Angeles to New York. During 90% of its flight time, it is off-course. Why? Because of its own momentum [...]

Whenever we are wizards at something – superb at doing that thing – our ability can raise us to great heights. While we certainly need [...]