Those who don’t want to drown have to make waves
Making waves is a metaphorical way of saying that someone does things that are unusual, that attract attention, that create an impression. Some people like [...]
To bring out our best, we must beat down our worst
We all aspire to improve ourselves, to bring out our best and to make our best contributions. However, there exists some force within us that [...]
We are not just potentially spiritual; we are essentially spiritual
“We are potentially spiritual” means that we have the latent capacity to become spiritual. When we refer to our spirituality as our potentiality, the implication [...]
We don’t determine God’s job description – he determines ours
When we approach God, we often have certain expectations: for example, he should protect us and provide for us. If such expectations are not met, [...]
One soul inspired is better than a thousand souls impressed
When we apply the Bhagavad-gita and become positively transformed, we feel inspired to share its wisdom with others. But while sharing thus, we frequently find [...]
See God’s love not just in relief from problems, but also in relief amidst problems
When we face problems too big for us to manage on our own, we frequently seek divine help. However, the material world by its very [...]
Prepare for life’s bumps by slowing down
While driving, if we see a bump ahead, we slow down. However, instead of slowing down, if we accelerate, we may damage our vehicle or [...]
How uncritical we are about our mind is incredible
Suppose A suggests to B: “Buy this.” If B buys and then finds that the product is of poor quality, then if A recommends something [...]
Remembering Krishna is not a function of the memory – it is an inclination of the heart
We usually associate remembrance with memory – those with good memory can remember a lot of things, those with poor memory struggle to remember even [...]
Focus not on life’s specific problems – focus on life’s universal purpose
During life, we all face various specific problems – our health may go down, our relationships may run through rough patches, our workload may become [...]
Gita 09.21 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan so what happens for such [...]
If we don’t give up our attachments voluntarily, we will have to give them up involuntarily
At the start of the Bhagavad-gita (01.01), Dhritarashtra asks: What did the two armies assembled for fighting do? Herein, the unspoken query was: did his [...]
Battles are often lost or won outside the battlefield, inside the mind
The Bhagavad-gita’s dramatic battlefield setting demonstrates the power of the mind. Arjuna, the foremost archer of his times, is about to fight the greatest war [...]
Jollity that is a mile wide and a millimeter deep is not spirituality
When people hear that spirituality brings the supreme happiness, they may expect spiritual people to be constantly happy. And as their experience of happiness is [...]
Acknowledging the variables we can’t control doesn’t mean abandoning the variables we can
Suppose while doing a calculation using an equation, we get an undesirable result. By changing the variables in that equation, we may seek a better [...]
Focus not on the pain of failing – focus on the pleasure of learning
When we fail in something important for us, we naturally feel disheartened. If we don’t process this feeling intelligently, we may quit. Failure is an [...]
Let our life’s script be shaped by scripture
When we make decisions, we usually think that we are choosing freely. However, we decide not just by our conscious intentions but also by our [...]
Gita 09.16 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan So now look at Vishvarupa [...]
Resist the temptation to expect immediate resistance to temptation
When we start practicing spiritual life, we may resolve to give up sensual indulgence. But as our material attachments are deep-rooted, they frequently overpower us. [...]
The Absolute’s oneness is not in non-differentiation, but in non-disconnection
The Absolute Truth is one. This intuition has dawned on many thinkers worldwide who have sought first principles, the foundational reality underlying all things. Moreover, [...]
Suspension of the natural order alone is not miraculous – the natural order itself is miraculous too
Some people consider as miraculous phenomena that involve the suspension of natural order – phenomena such as walking on water or lifting a hill. Such [...]