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Wisdom from Sastras

Churned Wisdom from Vedic Scriptures to help one go closer to guru, sadhu and sastra.

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Back to Godhead, or Lifetime after Lifetime Service??
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1 week ago1 week ago

Back to Godhead, or Lifetime after Lifetime Service??

Srila Prabhupada said that by the practice of Krishna Consciousness, we can go back to Godhead in one life. Lord Caitanya aspires to serve lifetime and lifetime in Krishna’s service. What should we exactly desire?

Am I Moonlighting for Maya?
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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Am I Moonlighting for Maya?

Updating Our Resume: From Māyā’s Intern to the Ultimate Return: Trading Temporary Bonuses for an Eternal Retirement Plan

The Greatest Spiritual Trap: Wealth, Followers, or Beauty?
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2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

The Greatest Spiritual Trap: Wealth, Followers, or Beauty?

Amongst dhanam, janam and sundarim, which is the most dangerous? Some reflections.

Disconnect to Connect to Contribute
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6 months ago6 months ago

Disconnect to Connect to Contribute

When we disconect from the world to connect ourselves to Krishna, then our contribution to this world becomes profound.

Which Character Do I Represent from Srimad Bhagavatam?
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7 months ago7 months ago

Which Character Do I Represent from Srimad Bhagavatam?

The journey of our spiritual life may not always be a smooth ride. Srimad Bhagavatam gives a detailed description of spiritual personalities, both in their struggle as well as in their perfection phase. Where are we in our spiritual journey as of now? Which character do we represent?

Am I Carrying My Swords?
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10 months ago10 months ago

Am I Carrying My Swords?

Our stay in this material world results in the formation of different kinds of knots. What should be done with these knots? Which all swords do we need to cut these knots? How to sharpen these swords?

Mistakes are Good?!
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1 year ago1 year ago

Mistakes are Good?!

To err is human. Are mistakes good or bad? Can mistakes be transformed into something highly positive in our life?

When Does Krishna Reveal Himself?
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1 year ago1 year ago

When Does Krishna Reveal Himself?

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.

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