Articles in philosophy
Viewing the Himalayas from a distance you can see many things, but as much as you approach, you will find specific parts, but with more clarity. As you approach Krishna from afar he is infinite, but as you approach him you will find a particular position. There you will engage in whatever service is required of you, and from there you will draw the fullest satisfaction of your nature.
The Supreme Godhead delivers his instructions about the absolute truth only through a disciplic succession.
Krishna asked the girls to wear only their smile as they came out of the water. Similarly, we should never begrudge one who asks us to bare our soul.
Some people worship the right person for the wrong thing, others the wrong person for the right thing. However, If we worship Krishna for any reason, we will ultimately attain love of Krishna.
Hearing King Prataparudra recite the gopis’ glorification of Krishna kirtan, Sri Caitanya awoke from his trance as if answering to a trumpet. “Go on reciting! Go on reciting!” he cried to the king.
An excerpt from Richard Tarnas’ award-winning Passion of the Western Mind explores the contradictory existential state of modern consciousness.
Today it is not uncommon for some to promote faith and fidelity to Srila Prabhupada in the stead of faith and fidelity to one’s own diksa guru. But is such a discipleship spiritually vital, or is it merely a shadow (abhasa) of guru bhakti?
Being unable to obtain the association of Gauranga Mahaprabhu accompanied by his associates, Narottama dasa simply weeps.
Under the guidance of a real acarya, whatever we do—whether it be cooking, looking after the cows, personal service, or so many other duties—that will have more value than my independent reading of Srimad-Bhagavatam.
Prabhupada turned to me a third time and said, “Did you see it?” This time I replied, “Yes, I saw it.” And I thought, “I’m seeing you, and this is Vrindavana. Wherever you are, that is Vrindavana.”
