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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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The Parampara of Giving Credits
  • Vaishnava Sadachara
2 years ago2 years ago

The Parampara of Giving Credits

Should we desire Credits for our own work, or should we desire Krishna? Does a Vaishnava take any credit for himself or herself?

When even a LITTLE FORTUNE is a GREAT FORTUNE
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2 years ago2 years ago

When even a LITTLE FORTUNE is a GREAT FORTUNE

What is the greatest fortune in bhakti? When we learn the same from devotees in Srimad Bhagavatam, we can truly understand. By our own mind and senses, we may consider fortune to be misfortune and misfortune to be fortune. The exalted devotees of the Lord help us understand when can we truly consider ourselves fortunate.

Vaishnava Darshan – Part 3
  • Wisdom from Sastras
2 years ago2 years ago

Vaishnava Darshan – Part 3

As our material infection reduces, to that degree we are able to see the greatness in a Vaishnava. Following a Vaishnava is not just subscribing him, but to really understand what is in his or heart. That requires grace of the Lord.

What is Krishna’s Grace?
  • Wisdom from Sastras
2 years ago2 years ago

What is Krishna’s Grace?

In your life, what will you consider as God’s grace? Is it when he fills your home with all riches? Or when you get your desired match? Or when he makes you a famous person? Or when He answers your prayers to make your children successful in their careers?

Vaishnava Darshan – Part 2
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2 years ago2 years ago

Vaishnava Darshan – Part 2

Devotees glance can infuse spiritual desires in our hearts, it can enthuse us to go on in Krishna Consciousness, and even if due to limitations of material world we are not able to receive their merciful glance, even their darsana can help us advance in bhakti.

Vaishnava Darshan – Part 1
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2 years ago2 years ago

Vaishnava Darshan – Part 1

Darsana of a devotee is Glorious – Darsane pavitra koro ei tomara guna – Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura says. How should we take darsana of devotees?

The DIVINITY of the Absolute
  • Wisdom from Sastras
3 years ago3 years ago

The DIVINITY of the Absolute

Kṛṣṇa, untouched by material nature, is moved only by love. Understanding His supreme position grants unwavering faith, guiding practitioners fearlessly on the path of devotional service.

Tatah kim Tatah kim Tatah kim
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3 years ago3 years ago

Tatah kim Tatah kim Tatah kim

Removing the negatives in our life is definitely essential. But more essential is holding on to the positives in life. A reflection on Sankaracarya’s Gurvashtakam and Vishwanatha Chakravarti Thakura’s Gurvashtakam.

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