What Will it Take for Me to Surrender?
Which example of surrender do I wish to follow from Ramayana – Sugriva, Vibhisana, Ocean God, Valmiki, Kaikeyi or Ravana? Reflections during the South India Yatra.
Does Maryādā-Puruṣottama really have Maryādā? SI Yatra Reflections – 2
Lord Rama may observe strict decorum and boundaries in His personal conduct, but there is no boundary when it comes to His compassion.
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.
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?
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?
Surrendering without Reservations – Part 2
Why does surrendering without any reservations seem so difficult? What holds us back? Can we achieve complete surrender in this life itself?
Surrendering “Without Reservations” – Part 1
The only result of surrendering to maya without reservations is MISERY. Why not surrender wholesale unto Krishna, who alone has the capacity to award us eternal bliss?
The Sweet Surrender
In spirituality, surrender (saranagati) is not about fear or loss, but it is an elevated expression of love. Shrila Prabhupada’s life exemplifies this sweet surrender, where giving our very best opens the door to divine grace and inner fulfillment.
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