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Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)February 12, 2023107Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Without being self-controlled, without being disciplined and without being fully obedient, no one can become successful in following the instructions of the spiritual master and without doing so, no one is able to go back to godhead.” – Srila Prabhupada (Shrimad Bhagavatam purport, 1.5.24) Journaling improves Self-Awareness Right now are you aware of the room…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)February 8, 2023126Views 0Likes 0Comments

My inspiration to write regular journals is the following quote of Srila Prabhupada: “Realization means you should write, every one of you, what is your realization. What for this Back to Godhead is? You write your realization, what you have realized about Krishna. That is required. It is not passive. Always you should be active.…

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 3

Diving Deep (2023)February 5, 2023104Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Real yoga practise entails meeting the Lord in the heart and then following His dictation.” – Srila Prabhupada (Purport, Bhagavad Gita 6.6) The logic is simple: When you stretch your body and perform herculean physical exercises, you also relax your muscles and rest your body sufficiently. This ensures you get the six pack you seek.…

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)February 1, 2023108Views 0Likes 0Comments

“I see all people rushing full speed into Your mouths, as moths dash to destruction in a blazing fire.” – Bhagavad Gita (11.29) My close shave and the subsequent epiphany taught me a sacred lesson. ‘Slow’ gives spiritual insight If I hadn’t slowed down, I’d have likely carried the fearful experience with me for the…

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)January 29, 2023108Views 0Likes 0Comments

“By the slow process of devotional service, under the guidance of the bonafide spiritual master, one can attain the highest stage, being freed from all material attachment, from the fearfulness… from the frustrations... Then one can ultimately attain to the abode of the Supreme Lord.” - Srila Prabhupada (Purport, Bhagavad Gita 4.10) The sword…

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 3

Diving Deep (2023)January 26, 2023135Views 0Likes 0Comments

“If you simply chant Hare Krishna, you will be directly associating with the Supreme Lord. You will be directly associating.” – Srila Prabhupada (lecture on Bhagavad Gita, New York, May 25, 1966) One day I was chanting intensely in the temple hall – shaking my head vigorously and vibrating my body. It was more of…

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)January 22, 2023106Views 0Likes 0Comments

“We must chant with the proper service attitude – not demanding love of God, but chanting for Krishna's pleasure.” – Radhanath Swami Krishna dasa does the needful on his various roles, and then sits to chant. For him, chanting is important but not the first thing in the morning. He confessed that during his initial…

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)January 18, 2023109Views 0Likes 0Comments

“I have no devotion, nor do I have any knowledge, but I have strong faith in the Holy Name of Krishna.” - Srila Prabhupada, on board the ship Jaladuta, Commonwealth Pier, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. (dated 18th of September, 1965) Two sincere spiritual practitioners – Rama dasa and Krishna dasa (names changed) are chanting Hare Krishna for…

From mind’s vicious grasp to Krishna’s loving arms – Part 3

Diving Deep (2023)January 15, 202390Views 0Likes 0Comments

Journal with Krishna Many people journal regularly but stay stuck in their negative beliefs. That’s because they are unable to access the deep, spiritual layers within themselves. Usually we write about what’s happening in our lives. We improve awareness of our own inner state; we dive deep into our experiences; and we express gratitude for…

From mind’s vicious grasp to Krishna’s loving arms – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)January 11, 2023101Views 0Likes 0Comments

However, when I spend time with Krishna, mind’s crafty schemes are not necessarily checkmated. He is biding his time, and would pounce on me at the least expected moment. He is determined to keep me in the external world, and he does that with myriad thoughts. But the more attentive I am in my Krishna…

From mind’s vicious grasp to Krishna’s loving arms – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)January 8, 202399Views 0Likes 0Comments

“…..After capturing animals, a cunning hunter does not put faith in them, for they might run away. Similarly, those who are advanced in spiritual life do not put faith in the mind. Indeed, they always remain vigilant and watch the mind's action.” – Shrimad Bhagavatam (5.6.2) Just as a lover feels unloved in a relationship,…

Let’s transcend time – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)January 4, 202394Views 0Likes 0Comments

“The key is not in spending time, but in investing it.” - Steven Covey Don’t look at the watch when you meditate. Relax and slow down. To reduce the influence of Time, look at Time, and not at the watch! Acknowledge Time’s presence in your life and observe without judgement. Reduce your activity for some…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 2

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 1

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 3

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 2

Connecting with God – SLOWLY – Part 1

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 3

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 2

Why do you chant Hare Krishna? – A case study – Part 1

From mind’s vicious grasp to Krishna’s loving arms – Part 3

From mind’s vicious grasp to Krishna’s loving arms – Part 2

From mind’s vicious grasp to Krishna’s loving arms – Part 1

Let’s transcend time – Part 2

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