Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! During one of our discussions, a devotee asked a wonderful question: How can we develop faith in the process of chanting the holy name? The answer, as explained through the teachings of our acharyas, is that faith (Sraddha) cannot be awaken […]
Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Merry Christmas! On this auspicious occasion of Christmas, let us reflect on the universal teachings of love, compassion, and selfless service that connect all spiritual traditions. Lord Jesus Christ was a great personality—the Son of God, spiritual master and a true […]
Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! I would like to share a beautiful verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam that illustrates the great power of pure bhakti; pure devotional service. śruto ’nupaṭhito dhyāta ādṛto vānumoditaḥ sadyaḥ punāti sad-dharmo deva-viśva-druho ’pi hi Pure devotional service rendered to the Supreme Lord is spiritually […]
Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Happy Thanksgiving! On this Thanksgiving Day, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and admiration to all the volunteers who have come together throughout the year to render various services to the temple. Your efforts, inspired by a sincere desire […]
Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! In a recent discussion with devotees, we explored the tangible benefits of practicing Bhakti, or Krishna consciousness, sincerely and consistently. These benefits include: Without these four, life becomes challenging. For Example: Therefore, by engaging in bhakti practices like chanting the holy […]
Hare Krishna Prabhus and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! During a discussion this morning, a devotee asked a wonderful question: At what stage of bhakti does Krishna come under the control of His devotee? Is it in the stage of Prema Bhakti? My answer, based on the teachings of our […]
Hare Krishna Prabhus and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Yesterday, we had a discussion about how devotees make choices in life, and we referred to the beautiful Damodar pastime of Krishna and Mother Yashoda. In this pastime, we find a profound example of how pure love for the Lord unfolds […]
Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! A Western philosophy student learning Bhakti yoga asked, “What is Krishna consciousness, what is Vaishnavism, and when did it start?” I’d like to share my written response to him with all of you, as we touched on some points during our […]
Hare Krishna Prabhus and Matajis, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Wishing you all a Happy and Wonderful Sri Govardhan Puja! May Sri Giriraj Govardhan bestow upon us pure devotional service to Sri Sri Sri Radha Krishna! Here are a few beautiful slokas glorifying Sri Govardhan Hill for our meditation: Of […]
Hare Krishna Prabhujis and Matajis,Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Let us contemplate the essence of life as taught in the sastras: it is not just about receiving, but equally about giving. We are truly fortunate to possess wealth, knowledge, love, and respect. However, if we do not share these gifts, […]
