What are we seeking when we are speaking?
What are we seeking when we are speaking? - When we speak with others to persuade them about something, how can we make our speaking [...]
Be fearless not tactless
Be fearless not tactless - Suppose a soldier feels inspired to fight fearlessly against a tyrannical invading army. But if he just charges single-handedly at [...]
Does devotion result in renunciation?
Does devotion result in renunciation? - The bhakti tradition features sterling examples of great saints who became so devoted to Krishna as to completely renounce [...]
Is our body fast becoming an ego feast?
Is our body fast becoming an ego feast? - Suppose we fast strictly on sacred days, abstaining even from water. When we see others eating [...]
How can we develop both materially and spiritually?
How can we develop both materially and spiritually?- We may fear, “If we become too spiritually serious, that will undermine our material prospects. Conversely, if [...]
Are we making things worse than they need to be?
Are we making things worse than they need to be?- Suppose we find ourselves in a place with fading light. Naturally, we will open our [...]
When is fearlessness a facade for foolishness?
When is fearlessness a facade for foolishness?- Suppose a child goes dangerously close to the parapet of a skyscraper. When his mother warns him, “Move [...]
Two ways to deter ourselves from wrongdoing
Two ways to deter ourselves from wrongdoing - Suppose a child wants to sneak into the kitchen and eat all the cookies there, but doesn’t [...]
Are scriptural descriptions of Krishna literal?
Are scriptural descriptions of Krishna literal? - When we hear the descriptions of Krishna given in scripture — for example, his complexion is bluish-black — [...]
How humility is non-different from curiosity
Suppose we are driving for an important meeting but can’t find the venue. Even if we are driving a limo, we may not hesitate to [...]
How to resolve arguments with our loved ones?
Suppose we get into an argument with someone, specifically a loved one with whom we want a long-lasting relationship. We may try to prove our [...]
The simple way to do something wonderful
Once an award-winning painter was asked, “How do you draw such magnificent paintings?” The painter’s reply: “One line at a time.” We often admire profusely [...]
When we can’t do anything wonderful …
When we can’t do anything wonderful - Suppose someone we know does something wonderful that is widely lauded. If we try something similar and fail, [...]
Why seeking something worthwhile is better than seeking something wonderful
Why seeking something worthwhile is better than seeking something wonderful - Suppose we want to write a best-selling book. Suppose further we start worrying that [...]
How ability maturity and spirituality can work together in our life
How ability maturity and spirituality can work together in our life - Maturity provides us the ability to use our ability properly; it underlies the [...]
The easiest way to fail is the worst way to fail
The easiest way to fail is the worst way to fail - Suppose we attempt something challenging and fail. We may feel disappointed, even devastated. [...]
When the urgent seems important and makes us impotent
When the urgent seems important and makes us impotent - Suppose we have ten urgent things to do that all seem equally important. If these [...]
Why our energy goes down — and how to restore it
Why our energy goes down — and how to restore it - Suppose our energy level starts dropping while we strive to manage our many [...]
How to let go of the unchangeable
How to let go of the unchangeable - Suppose a dream project of ours fails irrecoverably. Having no other alternatives, we may grit our teeth [...]
Gita 02.40 explained
2nd ch - 4th sec 38 to 53 -> Now Krishna will answer Arjuna’s fear of sinful reaction argument: He will address by telling [...]
Gita 02.32 explained
BG 2.32 yadricchaya copapannam svarga-dvaram apavritam sukhinah kshatriyah partha labhante yuddham idrisam SYNONYMS yadricchaya -- by its own accord; ca -- also; upapannam -- [...]