Scripture is meant to be not just mapped but also mined
Scripture is meant to be not just mapped but also mined Suppose we are in a territory rich with buried treasures. We may need to [...]
Exploiting others’ weaknesses doesn’t make us strong – overcoming our own weaknesses does
Exploiting others’ weaknesses doesn’t make us strong – overcoming our own weaknesses does Some people see the world primarily in terms of power struggles. They [...]
Intelligence means to know which thoughts are to be pinned and which to be binned
Intelligence means to know which thoughts are to be pinned and which to be binned Suppose we regularly use sticky notes. If too many notes [...]
Krishna is just one thought away from us – always
Krishna is just one thought away from us – always When we practice spiritual life, we may feel forlorn: “I am trapped in this material [...]
Don’t just work on our conditionings – work with our conditionings
Don’t just work on our conditionings – work with our conditionings Suppose someone has a condition with no easy cure, such as blindness. Though they [...]
Don’t let our desire to use something for Krishna become greater than our desire for Krishna
Don’t let our desire to use something for Krishna become greater than our desire for Krishna Suppose we are driving to meet someone dear to [...]
The mind is restless, reasonless, ruthless, relentless
The mind is restless reasonless ruthless relentless Why is controlling the mind so difficult? The Bhagavad-gita (06.34) explains using four describers, which can be summarized [...]
Love becomes blind when lust becomes the blindfold
Love becomes blind when lust becomes the blindfold Love is the heart’s deepest aspiration; we all want to love and be loved. Through love, we [...]
When a danger is less visible, it leaves us more vulnerable
When a danger is less visible it leaves us more vulnerable If we are afflicted by some disease with visible symptoms such as TB, we [...]
The desire that the dark be darker defines a dark mind
The desire that the dark be darker defines a dark mind Suppose we know that someone is short-tempered. Suppose further we hear through the grapevine [...]
Impulse may run over intelligence but don’t let it take over intelligence
Impulse may run over intelligence but don’t let it take over intelligence Suppose some invaders attack a fort suddenly. The defenders, being caught unawares, are [...]
Make judgments but don’t be judgmental
Make judgments but don’t be judgmental When doing anything responsible, we need to make judgments: we need to evaluate who is suitable for doing what [...]
To respect Krishna respect the time we have carved out for Krishna
To respect Krishna respect the time we have carved out for Krishna Suppose we are to meet someone who says they respect us profusely. But [...]
Intelligence is the last defense against indulgence – and also the first defense
Intelligence is the last defense against indulgence – and also the first defense An important fort usually has multiple layers of defense. The best security [...]
Learn to be comfortable with feeling uncomfortable
Learn to be comfortable with feeling uncomfortable Life often makes us uncomfortable, through stress, boredom, overwork, loneliness, sickness and so forth. On facing such discomfort, [...]
To put something behind us, we need to put something ahead of us
To put something behind us we need to put something ahead of us When some misfortune befalls us, our mind tends to keep replaying that [...]
When the mind takes charge the only thing that works is we: hard
When the mind takes charge the only thing that works is we: hard Suppose a competent leader takes charge of a project. They ensure that [...]
Even if our worldview stays out of view it shapes our every view
Even if our worldview stays out of view it shapes our every view Suppose a beautiful bird is seen in the sky. A nature lover [...]
We don’t know the future but neither does our mind – its fears don’t forecast the future
We don’t know the future but neither does our mind - its fears don’t forecast the future Our mind often fills us with fears about [...]
To have fixity in purpose we need flexibility in pace
To have fixity in purpose we need flexibility in pace Suppose we are driving to a distant place for some important work. If the road [...]
The mind stops us not just from achieving our dreams, but also from pursuing them
The mind stops us not just from achieving our dreams but also from pursuing them People on the deathbed often have many regrets. The greatest [...]