Three ways to deepen our immersion in Krishna
The Bhagavad Gita (9.13–14) describes the external and internal characteristics of those whose lives are totally devoted to Krishna. These characteristics, which can inspire us [...]
We may be constrained by our past, but we don’t have to be contained in our past
All of us are affected by our past to varying degrees. Some of us may have incurred wounds so deep that we feel permanently damaged, [...]
Hear to be here and be here to hear
The Bhagavad Gita concludes with Krishna asking Arjuna whether he was able to hear attentively and whether his illusions were thereby dispelled. This question points [...]
What is the difference between Lamentation and Grief?
Answer: It depends on how the terms are understood. However, if we consider the philosophical context of the wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita, then these two [...]
The Netflix series Adolescence: a Bhagavad Gita perspective
The Netflix series Adolescence: a Bhagavad Gita perspective The Netflix series Adolescence has gained attention for its depiction of the impact of the online world—especially [...]
Why running from our past doesn’t work
Running from our past doesn’t take us to a better future; it just makes our future a rerun of our past. We all carry scars [...]
How to stop wasting our pain
God will never waste our pain—provided we don’t waste it by feeling sorry for ourselves or feeling angry with God. Pain is one of life’s [...]
How God can use dead ends
What seems to be a dead end for us can simply be, for God, a means to show us that without him, we are dead—and [...]
Why exhaust ourselves by believing in our worries when we can energize ourselves by believing in God’s promises?
When we encounter challenging situations, our minds tend to focus on all the ways things might go wrong. This constant worrying can drain us, filling [...]
Developing Resilience by Changing Our Driving Question
We all need to develop resilience because life is hard—it will knock us down sooner or later. Resilience is largely determined by what goes on [...]
What kind of traveling companion is God?
God is not a reluctant or indifferent companion; he is a diligent and transcendent companion. Whenever we travel with someone, we seek to know what [...]
How faith and surrender can empower us to face challenges
Faith enables us to realize that God is on our side, while surrender enables us to put ourselves on God’s side. When we practice bhakti [...]
The dynamics of the human-divine partnership
Our business is to do what is possible; God's business is to do what, to us, seems impossible. Stop taking over God's business, and stop [...]
How devotional surrender brings enrichment not resentment
How devotional surrender brings enrichment not resentment Devotional surrender means that what our Lord speaks, our heart seeks. The notion of surrender often doesn’t [...]
Inability vs. unwillingness: Facing challenges and understanding ourselves
Inability vs. unwillingness: Facing challenges and understanding ourselves Whenever we face difficult situations—whether a work deadline or a family emergency requiring us to stretch beyond [...]
Planning: how to be firm yet flexible
Planning: how to be firm yet flexible Whenever we make plans, it’s essential to approach them in a balanced way. Plans can be compared to [...]
Why aligning aspiration with determination is vital
We all have various aspirations, and we often try to increase our determination to pursue our aspirations. However, when our aspiration is misguided, determination alone [...]
When living in the present is taken to an extreme
Let the present moment be the focus of our attention, not the substance of our aspiration Distraction often pulls us away from the present moment, [...]
Two things that we should never underestimate
Never underestimate two things: God's power to make things better and our power to make things worse. During our life, we may sometimes find ourselves [...]
How to help others use their freedom wisely
How to help others use their freedom wisely When we guide someone, such as a trainee or a child, it's essential to respect their need [...]
Whether a message is short is not as important as whether it is sufficient
The length of a talk is not as crucial as its completeness. A short talk can be insufficient, a long talk can be sufficient, and [...]