Tap the power of negative thinking
Tap the power of negative thinking - Yes, you read that right. We are discussing the power of negative thinking, not positive thinking. Every time [...]
If saving lives means something more than delaying death then we all have the opportunity to save lives
If saving lives means something more than delaying death then we all have the opportunity to save lives During a pandemic, the medical care providers [...]
Use circumstantial suffering as an impetus to address existential plight
Suppose we are in an ocean. We might be floating on a raft that may be jeopardized by small waves. Or we might be on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Even if we fare well in life, we still have to say farewell to life
Even if we fare well in life we still have to say farewell to life We all wish to fare well in life; we seek [...]
To forget that the world is a hurtful place is to place ourselves on a path full of hurts
To forget that the world is a hurtful place is to place ourselves on a path full of hurts Suppose we walk out on a [...]
We are like birds on a branch — our wings need to grow before the branch breaks
We are like birds on a branch — our wings need to grow before the branch breaks Suppose a bird is perched on a branch. [...]
Our belief system doesn’t just shape our perception of reality – it becomes our reality
Our belief system doesn’t just shape our perception of reality - it becomes our reality What we believe, that we perceive. This is a well-known [...]
Meditation is not the antithesis of action, it is the basis of action
Meditation is not the antithesis of action it is the basis of action Some people consider meditation to be a scandalous waste of time. They [...]
Our deepest desires should direct us from within, not disappear within
Our deepest desires should direct us from within not disappear within Suppose we have something precious that we are afraid of losing. We may keep [...]
When life is uncomfortable thank God that it is not unbearable
When life is uncomfortable thank God that it is not unbearable We all experience discomfort at times. The discomfort may be because of loneliness, boredom, [...]
We can’t avoid being pushed by time but we can choose where we are pushed by time
We can’t avoid being pushed by time but we can choose where we are pushed by time Just as leaves fallen in an ocean are [...]
Just because pain is circumstantially beneficial doesn’t mean it is intrinsically desirable
Just because pain is circumstantially beneficial doesn’t mean it is intrinsically desirable Some people try to make sense of life’s difficulties by saying, “Pain helps [...]
For God no problem is too big – or too small
For God no problem is too big – or too small When we face big problems that we can’t solve on our own, we seek [...]
Gita 08.22 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 how [...]
Devotion is expressed through intention and attention not just emotion and action
Devotion is expressed through intention and attention not just emotion and action People often equate devotion with feel-good emotions or ritualistic actions. If they feel [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
We may have a great vehicle but we won’t get anywhere unless we get into it
We may have a great vehicle but we won’t get anywhere unless we get into it Suppose we want to go to a particular destination [...]