Gita 08.21 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Now Sri Krishna will describe for [...]
Before a prescription can inspire action, the diagnosis must inspire conviction
Before a prescription can inspire action the diagnosis must inspire conviction When we are in a position of guiding others, we sometimes find that people [...]
Everything expensive is not valuable, everything valuable is not expensive
Everything expensive is not valuable everything valuable is not expensive We all long for the best in life, be it in looks, careers, positions, possessions, [...]
The mind makes us fight wars that aren’t winnable and wars where victory is not even definable
The mind makes us fight wars that aren't winnable and wars where victory is not even definable During our life-journey, we often have to fight [...]
Impurity needs to be feared before it can be found, found before it can be fought and fought before it can be finished
Impurity needs to be feared before it can be found found before it can be fought and fought before it can be finished Suppose a [...]
What the mind makes us do would be comic if its consequences were not so tragic
In some comedy shows, some people do stunningly stupid things, repeatedly. Seeing their stupidity can be hilarious. Sadly, many people’s real lives are not much [...]
If we are tormented by strong conscience and weak willpower, the solution is strengthening willpower, not weakening conscience
If we are tormented by strong conscience and weak willpower the solution is strengthening willpower not weakening conscience We all face situations in our life [...]
Even if we cover the tracks we make externally, the tracks we make internally still cover us
Even if we cover the tracks we make externally the tracks we make internally still cover us Suppose we wanted to hide what we are [...]
Gita 08.14 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan so now Krishna has talked [...]
To get out of the mind, go above it to the soul or go below it to the body
To get out of the mind go above it to the soul or go below it to the body The mind can be a deadly [...]
Gita 04.10 explained
Bg 4.10 vīta-rāga-bhaya-krodhā man-mayā mām upāśritāḥ bahavo jñāna-tapasā pūtā mad-bhāvam āgatāḥ Word for word: vīta — freed from; rāga — attachment; bhaya — fear; krodhāḥ [...]
Gita 01.24 – Explanation from Bhakti Shastri Class
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan das So, now camera is [...]
Gita 01.09 – Explanation from Bhakti Shastri Class
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan das Bg 1.9 anye ca [...]
If we put gravity to test, gravity will put us to rest
If we put gravity to test gravity will put us to rest Suppose someone decides to test gravity by walking off the parapet wall of [...]
Gita 03.17 explained
So after this let us go to next section on BG 1-10: KY is better than JY 10-16: If you are not qualified even for [...]
To be compassionate, be both caring and careful
To be compassionate be both caring and careful Suppose a doctor is asked to travel to an epidemic zone to treat patients. To take up [...]
Gita 02.45 explained
Arjuna raises a question, saying, 'You are presenting all these teachings, but they are all derived from the Vedas. Even though you view them [...]
Gita 02.50 explained
Now in next verse 50th Krishna will give another definition of Yoga: BG 2.50 buddhi-yukto jahatiha ubhe sukrita-dushkrite tasmad yogaya yujyasva yogah karmasu kausalam [...]
Mind your mind to know when it is in order, when on the border and when out of order
Mind your mind to know when it is in order when on the border and when out of order Suppose we use a laptop for [...]
Don’t use others to feel better about yourself learn from others how to become better
Don’t use others to feel better about yourself learn from others how to become better When we are distressed, we often need someone to unburden [...]
Gita 08.09 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan 9-13: Remembrance by yoga-mishra [...]