Sanatana, Touchstone, and My Heart
Today is the disappearance day of Śrīla Sanātana Gosvāmī, and it is also celebrated as Guru Purṇimā. What did Sanātana value as the greatest thing in his life?
Chanting: For Service in This Life and Beyond
Srila Prabhupada gave a very beautiful definition of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra. He said that while chanting, we are begging Radha and Krishna to engage us in Their service. Why can’t we only serve if we have chanted enough? Why should we chant more and more if service is the ultimate goal?
Holy Name is UNIVERSAL
ISKCON began with faith in the Holy Name. Its progress is sustained by that same faith. And the spiritual advancement of each ISKCON member also depends on that faith. Holy Name is not limited to any caste, creed, color, ethnicity, or religion. Prabhupada proved it through his magnetic preaching, and his faith on the Holy Name.
One More Day Lost to Inattentive Chanting
How does maya cheat us on a day-to-day basis, in the midst of our chanting? She has tailormade distractions for us, enough to last for this lifetime, and beyond.
Grace Beyond Time, Qualification, and Space
The mercy of the Holy Name transcends all material qualifications. It can bestow the greatest gift with a minimal effort.
Prioritizing Japa Over Distractions
Many will agree that it is during japa that the mind becomes especially restless. Attachments begin to drizzle and rain. Anarthas and petty distractions start taking over. How can we prioritize japa over distractions? Learning from the episode of Srila Haridasa Thakura, who is our Namacarya. He is the authority to follow for deepening our affection for the Holy Name.
Operation Sindoor – A Devotee’s Daily Mission
India aptly responded to Pakistan’s terror attacks by launching a symbolic operation ‘Sindoor’. The very name speaks volumes about women’s dignity, protection, and the rich heritage of Indian culture. Just as the Government launched Operation ‘Sindoor’, a devotee must undertake his or her own Operation ‘Sindoor’ every single day. What is that in a devotee’s life?