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?
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.
Am I a Devotee in Disguise?
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?
Rūpa Gosvāmī and the Holy Name
How much attraction did Rupa Gosvami have for chanting the Holy Name of Krishna?
Is Bhakti Personal or Meant to Be Shared?
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?
Closer to Krishna – Through Krishna or Devotees?
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?
Every Saint Has a Past, Every Sinner a Future – What about a Sādhaka?
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?
