Making Intelligence Firm Amidst Sensual Cravings
How to be free from ups and downs caused by sensual cravings? Two powerful solutions from the scriptures that can help us cross over the dangerous ocean of sense gratification.
Lessons on Curbing Enjoying Mentality from Prahlada
Prahlada’s realizations, which are a gift of his devotion to the Lord, surrender to his guru and live experience of his father’s insatiable lust are worthy to be read, remembered and applied in our lives. Prahlada speaks on many topics, one of which being the need to curb enjoying mentality.
The Lost Jewel
Srila Narottama Dasa Thakura’s song Gora Pahun highlights the error of not worshiping Lord Gauranga, equating it to losing a precious jewel of love for Krishna. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that real love is exclusive to Krishna, and despite past offenses or material desires, through sincere worship and association with devotees, one can reclaim this lost treasure and progress spiritually.
Sense Gratification to Sense Purification
Room Conversation, July 16, 1968 Montreal Pradyumna: What is that type of pleasure that is material pleasure, that a person feels engaged in material pursuit. He feel some kind of pleasure. It’s not very much pleasure, but it’s some pleasure. What is that pleasure made of? Because if he is enjoying sense gratification… Prabhupāda: That