Gita 10.36 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Bg 10.36 dyūtaṁ chalayatām asmi [...]
Attachment is the inability to say no, whatever the cost
Attachment is the inability to say no whatever the cost No matter how challenging a situation may seem, there’s always good to be found. Discover [...]
Gita 10.07 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Bg 10.7 etāṁ vibhūtiṁ yogaṁ [...]
To make people suffer for the sake of making them suffer is the very essence of evil
To make people suffer for the sake of making them suffer is the very essence of evil Suppose we accidentally step on someone’s foot. We’ll [...]
With God, everyone is accepted, but everything isn’t acceptable
With God everyone is accepted but everything isn’t acceptable Some people ask, “If God is all-loving, why does he prescribe so many do’s and don’ts? [...]
When we make God our friend, we become our own friend
When we make God our friend we become our own friend We are often our worst enemies. When we get some lucky breaks, we let [...]
Even if we can’t understand Krishna we can still stand under Krishna
Even if we can’t understand Krishna we can still stand under Krishna Life sometimes assaults us with devastating adversities that cripple us materially and spiritually. [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]