When contemplating our mistakes helps and when it doesn’t …
Humility, which is lauded as a prime virtue in the Bhagavad-gita (13.08), is often misunderstood. One such misunderstanding centers on how it can be developed: [...]
How to be detached in our relationships
We are social creatures who need relationships to be emotionally nourished. Yet many traditions emphasize detachment as a primary requirement for spiritual growth. For example, [...]
Beyond pragmatic reasons for tolerance (Religious tolerance series 1)
Religious tolerance is a much discussed and desired value in today's world, especially among visionary leaders and reflective followers of the world's many living-faith traditions. [...]
Gita 13.14 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan In subsequent verse is talking [...]
What does Krishna’s description of divine omnipresence mean for Arjuna
In the Bhagavad-gita’s thirteenth chapter (13.14), Krishna talks about divine omnipresence in remarkably personal terms: everywhere are his hands, legs, eyes, heads, faces and ears. [...]
What does Krishna’s characterization of knowledge mean for Arjuna
In the Bhagavad-gita (13.08-12), Krishna characterizes knowledge in terms of twenty virtues that indicate the overall direction of one’s heart. Such characterization implies that the [...]
When Krishna demonstrates how to apply his Gita teachings
In the Bhagavad-gita’s thirteenth chapter, Krishna lists twenty characteristics of those in knowledge. And one characteristic is detachment, specifically detachment from children, wife, home and [...]
Gita 13.26 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Bg 13.26 anye tv evam [...]
Gita 13.01-02 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan We are in 13th chapter [...]
What does the complex philosophy of the Gita’s thirteenth chapter mean for Arjuna?
The Bhagavad gita thirteenth chapter is its most philosophically dense chapter. How is all this philosophy relevant to Arjuna on the battlefield? What does the [...]
Where does Arjuna’s question at the start of the thirteenth chapter come from?
At the start of the thirteenth chapter (13.01), Arjuna asks about six specific terms that Krishna hasn’t referred to as a group anywhere earlier. To [...]
Two stages in valuing knowledge (From ignorance to knowledge series 4)
Two stages in valuing knowledge - Suppose we have a map for finding our way through a complex terrain. That map will be a valuable [...]
Knowledge & value (From ignorance to knowledge series 3)
Knowledge & value- Value knowledge: It’s easy to value property, possessions or other visible forms of wealth. It’s easy also to value other tangible things [...]
The mysterious door to knowledge (From ignorance to knowledge series 2)
The mysterious door to knowledge - Suppose we see a majestic palace and notice a low door to enter into it. Intrigued, we bend ourselves, [...]
Gita 13.22 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Krishna will explain bhoktṛtve in [...]
Gita 13.29 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Next verse Krishna says what [...]
When philosophy seems pessimistic …
When philosophy seems pessimistic -Philosophy centers on asking big questions: such as where we came from, where we are meant to go (if anywhere) and [...]
Are we living in a hall of mirrors?
Are we living in a hall of mirrors? - Suppose we were in a hall filled with mirrors, most of which are deliberately designed to [...]
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 thinking about negative truths can stimulate positive thoughts
How thinking about negative truths can stimulate positive thoughts - Our mind often keeps us dissatisfied by looking at those who have more than us. [...]
Why champions of good causes are sometimes so intolerant (Thoughts on cancel culture)
Why champions of good causes are sometimes so intolerant - Suppose someone champions a good cause such as making society more equitable. Yet if anyone [...]