From your place, at your pace, access the grace
From your place at your pace access the grace Suppose a wealthy person gives charity abundantly. Still, to receive that charity, we would have to [...]
The Gita’s purpose is not to proclaim God’s position but to transform man’s disposition
The Gita’s purpose is not to proclaim God’s position but to transform man's disposition The Bhagavad-gita concludes with a proclamation: “Wherever there is Krishna and [...]
Intelligence is seen not just through aptitude but also through activity
Intelligence is seen not just through aptitude but also through activity Nowadays, if we want to know how intelligent someone is, we often check their [...]
To treat our emotions as the only reality is to live in unreality
To treat our emotions as the only reality is to live in unreality Suppose we are driving a car, and suddenly the car lurches. We [...]
Don’t give up because of illusion – give up to come out of illusion
Don't give up because of illusion – give up to come out of illusion Some people adopt renunciation because of frustration. They want some worldly [...]
Don’t just be forceful – first be resourceful
Don't just be forceful – first be resourceful When we are in a responsible position where we need to get things done, we may have [...]
Freedom is not just an opportunity – it is also a responsibility
Freedom is not just an opportunity – it is also a responsibility Our culture celebrates freedom, yet it doesn’t give the freedom to drive to [...]
Sensual pleasure feels fine but it comes with a fine
Sensual pleasure feels fine but it comes with a fine Youths often like to drive their bikes superfast, way above the speed limit. They get [...]
Renunciation is an expensive business
Renunciation is an expensive business Some people think that renunciation is a cheap business: just as even those without much capital can start a cheap [...]
Protecting cows protects the cow protectors from greed
Protecting cows protects the cow protectors from greed Some people ask, “Why does bhakti culture stress cow protection?” Multiple reasons. The cow is a gentle [...]
Even if we lose hope with ourselves Krishna doesn’t
Even if we lose hope with ourselves Krishna doesn't We often face difficulties because of outer conditions or inner conditionings or both. If these difficulties [...]
Unconditional love doesn’t mean that whatever we do is loved; it means that whatever we do, we are loved
Unconditional love doesn't mean that whatever we do is loved; it means that whatever we do we are loved Some people say, “If God loves [...]
Don’t mess every new day with yesterday
Don't mess every new day with yesterday Suppose we are driving through an intersection. If at a previous intersection, someone had suddenly cut across us. [...]
Determination means to place our intention above our emotion
Determination means to place our intention above our emotion We all want to be determined, at least about some things that are important to us. [...]
Krishna has faith in our potential – let’s have faith in his potency
Krishna has faith in our potential – let’s have faith in his potency Suppose a celebrated sports coach has faith in the potential of an [...]
Wrongdoing is not just the wrong we do but also the right we don’t do
Wrongdoing is not just the wrong we do but also the right we don’t do Suppose a thief robs someone – that’s a wrongdoing. Additionally, [...]
Krishna transforms our brokenness into wholeness when we surrender
Krishna transforms our brokenness into wholeness when we surrender Suppose an accident has broken our bones. To function properly, we need to first become healthy [...]
Surrender makes us not just peaceful but also purposeful
Surrender makes us not just peaceful but also purposeful When we are disturbed, we often approach God through prayer and surrender, hoping to become peaceful. [...]
Our mistakes are not Krishna’s plan but Krishna’s plan accommodates our mistakes
Our mistakes are not Krishna's plan but Krishna's plan accommodates our mistakes Some people say, “Everything is God’s plan.” Is it really? Are our mistakes [...]
Intelligence may not be a decisive weapon but it is an incisive weapon
Intelligence may not be a decisive weapon but it is an incisive weapon Some seekers on the devotional path downplay the intelligence: “We just need [...]
Humility paves the way from perplexity to clarity
Humility paves the way from perplexity to clarity Suppose we are driving along an unfamiliar road and can’t figure out our route. We need to [...]