Which is More Dangerous – Gross or Subtle Sex?
Of the two, which is more dangerous? A sword and a gun both are meant to kill!! Understanding the intricacies of gross and subtle sex and the implications of both.
Living a Life of Prayer
Some thoughts on prayer, an essential aspect of the practice and perfection of devotional service to the Lord. Published in the International Back to Godhead Magazine in January 2024. Copyrights @ BBT
Sentiments, Sensitivity & Sentimentalism
Honoring human sentiments have a deep significance in the bhakti tradition. Human sensitivity is to respond aptly with empathy, care and compassion. An insensitive person lacks sentiments. Any excess of undue emotions is termed as sentimentalism. One has to avoid the pendulum of sentiments going to the extremes of insensitivity and sentimentalism.
Subscribing to Krishna’s Insta Channel
Worldly fame and beauty are fleeting, whereas Krishna’s pastimes are eternal. Therefore, instead of being captivated by temporary sports and celebrities, one must immerse in Krishna’s divine krida. His eternal beauty and fame offer true, lasting fulfillment beyond the temporary happiness of this material world.
The Sweet Surrender
In spirituality, surrender (saranagati) is not about fear or loss, but it is an elevated expression of love. Shrila Prabhupada’s life exemplifies this sweet surrender, where giving our very best opens the door to divine grace and inner fulfillment.
From Indriya-Tarpana to Poshana
Reflections on observing a child and mother. Mother is focused on giving nourishment to the child, and child’s focus is sense gratification! Many things to learn from everything in this world.
What to Expect (and Not) from Krishna?
While practicing Bhakti, what should we expect, and what should we not? The right expectations can help us get the maximum benefit, and wrong expectations can make us question the very purpose we have come to spiritual life.