Poison for a short while, Nectar afterwardSpiritual practitioners of all kinds often go through a process (sadhana) to achieve a goal (sadhya). In Bhakti Yoga, the sadhana is to…Sep 22, 2022Sep 22, 2022
Devotional principles to tolerate insults and neglectThe following are a few reflections on verse 4.2.8 of Srimad Bhagavatam. The context is that in a great yajna, Daksha Prajapati was being…Jun 9, 2022Jun 9, 2022
The Disease of Forgetfulness — Sections from Srimad Bhagavatam 3.31.8–3.31.11“If a grown man were put into such a condition as the child within the abdomen, completely entangled in all respects, it would be…May 9, 2022May 9, 2022
Being a true wellwisher — Reflections on Srimad Bhagavatam 3.27.4In the purport to this verse, Srila Prabhupad opens our eyes through these words of wisdom —Mar 27, 2022Mar 27, 2022
Rich man, poor man — Reflections on Srimad Bhagavatam 3.26.32Srimad Bhagavatam is amala-Puran, the spotless Puran, which kicks out all principles and aspirations which are below the standard of pure…Mar 21, 2022Mar 21, 2022
“The fortune of the deprived” — Notes for Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.28, 1.5.19Srila Prabhupad highlights the conception of spiritual quality in Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.28. This is the equality in Krishna Consciousness…Mar 12, 2022Mar 12, 2022
“Spiritual and Material attachments” — Reflections on Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.20Translation by HDG A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada: “Every learned man knows very well that attachment for the material is the…Mar 8, 2022Mar 8, 2022
Spiritual foundation for sustainable relationshipsWhen a child is born, he has only one relationship — with the mother. This relationship is extremely deep, the child has no other shelter…Apr 17, 2021Apr 17, 2021
The road not takenOften in life, we come across crossroads — situations where we’ve two or more options to choose from. More often than not, we either tend…Jan 24, 20213Jan 24, 20213