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From the Temporary to Eternity – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)April 9, 2023102Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Living like an animal, not understanding the goal of life, one foolishly thinks that there is no eternity and that his life span of fifty, sixty, or, at the most, one hundred years, is everything. This is the greatest foolishness.” - Srila Prabhupada (Purport, Shrimad Bhagavatam 6.5.19) In our inner world, we have a natural attraction…

How to become strong internally? – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)April 5, 2023117Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Therefore, any comfort of life or any material happiness which does not warrant an eternal life is but an illusion for the eternal living being. One who factually understands this is learned, and such a learned person can sacrifice any amount of material happiness to achieve the desired goal known as brahma-sukham, or absolute happiness.…

How to become strong internally? – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)April 2, 2023104Views 0Likes 0Comments

“One whose happiness is within, who is active within, who rejoices within and is illumined within, is actually the perfect mystic. He is liberated in the Supreme, and ultimately he attains the Supreme.” (Bhagavad Gita 5.24) Although our external lives are important, it can’t be at the cost of our inner growth. We may analyse…

Empower Yourself

Diving Deep (2023)March 29, 2023125Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Spiritual strength means sincerity and sincerity means spiritual strength.” – Srila Prabhupada (May 14, 1975, Perth) A song from the 1954 award winning Bollywood film Boot Polish, graphically explains how empowered we are: John, a bootlegger teaches little children self-respect and asks - nane munne bacche teri mutti mein kya hai? – ‘Oh dear children,…

Are you a soldier or a beggar? – Part 4

Diving Deep (2023)March 22, 202394Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Only if a living entity gives up the false conception that the body is the self and always thinks himself an eternal servant of Krishna and the Vaishnavas can he surpass the influence of Maya.” - (Srila Prabhupada purport to Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya 3. 251) The final test The Lord in great happiness asked him…

Are you a soldier or a beggar? – Part 2

Diving Deep (2023)March 15, 2023136Views 0Likes 0Comments

“If one is fortunate enough to beg from the Lord this Hare Krishna Maha Mantra, his life is successful.” – Srila Prabhupada (Chaitanya Charitamrita, Adi 9.36, Purport) He fights harder, struggles to perform more austerities, takes up more responsibilities, busies with day long services – hoping that he’d get so busy that he’d have no…

Are you a soldier or a beggar? – Part 1

Diving Deep (2023)March 12, 2023103Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Devotional service is more or less a declaration of war against the illusory energy.” – Srila Prabhupada (Bhagavad Gita 9.30, Purport) A young warrior brandishing an AK 47, and with adrenaline pumping, marches confidently to battle. His seniors and comrades encourage him to fight the enemy called ‘Maya’. He is confident and roars at the…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 9

Diving Deep (2023)March 8, 2023104Views 0Likes 0Comments

“When one is intelligent enough, one tries to find out the supreme cause of all causes—within and without.” – Srila Prabhupada (in Science of Self-Realization) A friend of mine was surprised when I organized a high profile event and a lunch programme that featured some of the senior most leaders of our community, including the…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 8

Diving Deep (2023)March 5, 2023113Views 0Likes 0Comments

“He thus makes all things complicated, and he is always in trouble.” – Srila Prabhupada (Purport to Bhagavad Gita 15.5) The first step though is to get more awareness. But we can’t stay stuck there. When Journal writing is clubbed with good association and studying wisdom literature with an open heart, self-awareness leads to a…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 7

Diving Deep (2023)March 1, 202399Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Krishna consciousness movement is meant to save human society from spiritual death.” – Srila Prabhupada 6. Experience journal Since the last time you wrote a journal, what was the most touching experience you went through? I once saw a badly mashed vehicle, and an ambulance taking the accident victims away. I soon got busy and…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 6

Diving Deep (2023)February 26, 2023102Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Every living entity, especially persons in the human race, must feel grateful for the benedictions offered by the grace of the Supreme Lord.” - Srila Prabhupada (purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 3.19.36) 4. Gratitude journal A one week experiment would reveal to you the incredible power of gratitude journal. Write your inner most desires and don’t…

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 5

Diving Deep (2023)February 22, 2023124Views 0Likes 0Comments

“Satisfaction of the soul can only be obtained by questions and answers on the subject of Krishna.” – Srila Prabhupada (Shrimad Bhagavatam Purport, 1.2.5) 3. Question Answer writing This is a thirty day experiment that would reveal to you your evolution – you wouldn’t need others to certify that you are growing emotionally and spiritually.…

From the Temporary to Eternity – Part 1

How to become strong internally? – Part 2

How to become strong internally? – Part 1

Empower Yourself

Are you a soldier or a beggar? – Part 4

Are you a soldier or a beggar? – Part 2

Are you a soldier or a beggar? – Part 1

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 9

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 8

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 7

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 6

Practical benefits and techniques of Journaling – Part 5

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