As long as we revolve around sense objects we can’t evolve towards Krishna
As long as we revolve around sense objects we can’t evolve towards Krishna We all want to be happy. Happiness is best found by evolving [...]
Even if we can’t succeed in Krishna consciousness we can fail in Krishna consciousness – not fail out of Krishna consciousness
Even if we can’t succeed in Krishna consciousness we can fail in Krishna consciousness – not fail out of Krishna consciousness When we practice bhakti [...]
Everyone is equal in God’s eyes but God is not equal in everyone’s eyes
Everyone is equal in God's eyes but God is not equal in everyone’s eyes When we approach God we may have a concern, “Does God [...]
Gita 09.13 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Now after describing Mavavadis in [...]
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 [...]
We may be infinite steps away from purity, but we just need to take one step now
We may be infinite steps away from purity but we just need to take one step now If we have to walk on a long [...]
Devotion is expressed through intention and attention not just emotion and action
Devotion is expressed through intention and attention not just emotion and action People often equate devotion with feel-good emotions or ritualistic actions. If they feel [...]
Associate with the saintly to upload their spiritual positivity not download our mental negativity
Associate with the saintly to upload their spiritual positivity not download our mental negativity When things go wrong, our mind often gets filled with negativity. [...]
Gita 10.34 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan Bg 10.34 mṛtyuḥ sarva-haraś cāham [...]
Immigration to the spiritual world happens not by infiltration but by invitation
Immigration to the spiritual world happens not by infiltration but by invitation When two countries have huge economic disparities, people from the poorer country often [...]
As long as we are bound by desire we will be bound to fear
As long as we are bound by desire we will be bound to fear Suppose an alcoholic is in a de-addiction center. Driven by desire [...]
When the Infinite is discovered, the infinitesimal is uncovered
When the Infinite is discovered the infinitesimal is uncovered Love is our innate need – we all long to love and be loved. However, in [...]
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 [...]
When the supreme soul is glorified the small soul is purified
When the supreme soul is glorified the small soul is purified When we hear the Bhagavad-gita’s recommendation to practice bhakti-yoga, which centers on glorifying the [...]
When we do karma-yoga for Krishna Krishna takes the karma and gives us the yoga
When we do karma-yoga for Krishna Krishna takes the karma and gives us the yoga For succeeding or even surviving in the world, we need [...]
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 [...]
Humility is the pathway to Krishna not the password to position in a power structure
Humility is the pathway to Krishna not the password to position in a power structure Some people are humble and submissive in front of their [...]
Don’t be oblivious to your weaknesses but don’t be obsessed with them either
Don’t be oblivious to your weaknesses but don’t be obsessed with them either We all have strengths and weaknesses. To be oblivious to our weaknesses [...]
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 [...]
Devotion transforms backbenchers into toppers
Devotion transforms backbenchers into toppers In every classroom, some students are perpetual backbenchers – they don’t like to study; they attend classes just because they [...]
Devotion is not just emotion – it is conscious continuous cultivation
Devotion is not just emotion – it is conscious continuous cultivation Many people conceive of devotion as a pleasant, pious emotion that they experience occasionally. [...]