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Three sacred principles of spiritual life

Mind and Holy NameMarch 2, 2021114Views 0Likes 0Comments

Three sacred principles of spiritual life Three principles that define the life of a Hare Krishna devotee are: sankirtan, service mood, and avoiding criticism of other devotees. Srila Prabhupada often said that he didn’t introduce the chanting of Hare Krishna. He often quoted the scriptures to explain that the Holy Names of God are declared to be the panacea for…

Three sacred principles of spiritual life

Mind and Holy NameMarch 2, 2021279Views 0Likes 0Comments

Three principles that define the life of a Hare Krishna devotee are: sankirtan, service mood, and avoiding criticism of other devotees. Srila Prabhupada often said that he didn’t introduce the chanting of Hare Krishna. He often quoted the scriptures to explain that the Holy Names of God are declared to be the panacea for this day…

Four Principles of Positive Thinking – Part 2

Mind and Holy NameMay 29, 2020268Views 0Likes 0Comments

However bad the situation is, there’s always a silver lining. We need to look for the possible good outcome of an apparently tragic or negative event. W. Clement said, ‘There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it’s positive…

Four Principles of Positive thinking – Part 1

Mind and Holy NameMay 28, 2020185Views 0Likes 0Comments

A few years ago, I went through a serious crisis. I’d been hearing bad rumours about someone I respected and was disturbed by the news. Moreover, my relationships with people I knew closely had soured. I was distressed and began to feel strong negative emotions engulfing my consciousness. I had a chance to meet my…

The Four P’s of Mind Management – Part 2

Mind and Holy NameMay 20, 2020182Views 0Likes 0Comments

3) Preach to the mind One of my teachers, Sachinandan Swami, once shared with me this amazing tool to manage the mind—a five-minute sermon to the mind to cooperate with your plan of action. Close your eyes and instruct to your mind the same way the sixteen-year-old Pi did in Yann Martel’s fantasy novel, Life…

The Four P’s of Mind Management – Part 1

Mind and Holy NameMay 19, 2020169Views 0Likes 0Comments

‘One must deliver himself with the help of his mind, and not degrade himself. The mind is the friend of the soul, and his enemy as well.’—Bhagavadgita (6.5) Have you ever been so stressed at work that you felt your mind could explode any moment? Last-minute deadlines, rushing from one meeting to another, constant travel…