According to the modes in which we are situated, Krishna reveals Himself to that extent in our lives. Only in the state of śuddha-sattva, or pure goodness, can He be fully revealed. In all other modes, at best, one gains only a partial understanding of Him.
Demons take up various disguises to bewilder living entities and execute their nefarious plans. Devotees may also diguise themselves, sometimes for good reasons, and at other times, for not so good reasons. How can we give up our fake disguises?
How much attraction did Rupa Gosvami have for chanting the Holy Name of Krishna?
Many times, people say, “Bhakti is personal, so there’s no need to discuss your practice. Just keep it to yourself.” Can Krishna consciousness not be shared? Is it meant to be kept confidential?
Our goal is to come closer to Krishna. Can it happen without coming closer to devotees? Whose darshan, service and association is more accessible and worthier to us at this stage – Krishna or devotees?
Bhagavatam talks about only two kinds of people who are totally happy in this world. First, the lowest of fools, and seond, a person fully absorbed in transcendence. A saint has a past, a sinner a future – What all a sadhaka has to face in his or her spiritual life?
Bṛhad-bhāgavatāmṛta describes a fascinating story of Gopakumāra and his journey from the material world to the topmost abode of Goloka Vṛndāvana. He crosses different layers of enchantments to attain the Supreme Abode. Will we be able to do so?
