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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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Do you Truly Want your Dependents to Advance? 
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7 months ago7 months ago

Do you Truly Want your Dependents to Advance? 

We wish our children, sub-ordinates, relatives, people whom we are caring for to grow in their lives, both materially and spiritually. What is the most powerful way to ensure Krishna’s grace upon them?

Three Glances of Lord Caitanya – Vaishnava Darshan: Part 11
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8 months ago8 months ago

Three Glances of Lord Caitanya – Vaishnava Darshan: Part 11

Three Effects by the Three Successive Glances of Lord Caitanya on Sanatana Goswami.

Consumed … by What ?
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8 months ago8 months ago

Consumed … by What ?

What do you wish to get consumed by? Our consumption defines our position and disposition, and ultimately, affects our destination.

Haranti (Drifting Away) v/s Taranti (Crossing Over)
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9 months ago9 months ago

Haranti (Drifting Away) v/s Taranti (Crossing Over)

A devotee of the Lord is always protected by the Lord, no matter to whatever extent he may get bewildered by maya. On the other hand, a non-devotee, or even a jnani bereft of Krishna’s lotus feet gets carried away no matter how intelligent or expert he may be in controlling the mind and senses.

Beyond Distraction & Only Devotion: Brahmā’s Other Life 
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9 months ago9 months ago

Beyond Distraction & Only Devotion: Brahmā’s Other Life 

The same Brahma appeared as Haridasa Thakura in Caitanya Lila. Haridasa Thakura’s life of exclusive devotion enabled him to go beyond distractions, to the extent of conquering Mayadevi herself. Extra-ordinary parallels from the life of Brahma and Srila Haridas Thakura.

Distraction & Devotion: An Insight into Brahmā’s Life
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9 months ago9 months ago

Distraction & Devotion: An Insight into Brahmā’s Life

Can a distraction-free environment help us? What can we learn from Brahmaji’s life, his experience with distractions, and his confidence on his own devotion?

Vaishnava Darshan – Part 9
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10 months ago10 months ago

Vaishnava Darshan – Part 9

A defining quality of a devotee is their unwavering aspiration, regardless of circumstances, to remain the servant of servant of the Lord’s servants.

Does Krishna Hear my Prayer?
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10 months ago10 months ago

Does Krishna Hear my Prayer?

With countless souls approaching the Lord with their desires, does He hear them all? Does the depth of our surrender make a difference?

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