Comprehension of scripture comes by absorption, not projection
The Bhagavad-gita, being a widely respected book, is often misappropriated by people with their own agendas. Such people cherry-pick the Gita’s verses to suit their [...]
Set targets not so much to meet them as to meet Krishna through them
Few things are as empowering in casting off lethargy as setting targets – they infuse our work with urgency and intensity. Of course, there’s a [...]
God is not one cause among many causes – he is the one cause underlying the many causes
When we cook something, say, sweet rice, we use ingredients such as rice, sugar, milk, camphor – and God. No, God is not one of [...]
We resolve conflicts best when we resolve the inner conflict first
The Bhagavad-gita is a book of conflict resolution. It was spoken when the territorial conflict between the cousins the Pandavas and the Kauravas was about [...]
The cure for pride is not suppression of talent but purification of intent
As pride is a major pitfall on the spiritual path, we may think, “By not expressing my talent and keeping a low profile, I will [...]
We need mountains to conquer ourselves – and bhakti offers us the best mountains
Seasoned mountaineers know that successful mountaineering is about much more than the achievement of conquering the mountain – it’s about the fulfillment of conquering themselves. [...]
After we win the battle, our real battle begins
Life regularly forces us to fight battles – battles to thrive and even battles to survive. When we start practicing spiritual life, we want to [...]
We are never too small to do a big service and never too big to do a small service
“I am not qualified to do that service.” Such thoughts may hold us back when the opportunity to render a significant service presents itself. It [...]
Divine empowerment makes mission impossible mission unstoppable
In the Bhagavad-gita (11.33), Krishna assures Arjuna of success in his battle against formidable ungodly forces, provided he just becomes determined to assist in the [...]