Instructions

Vrindavan Meditations – In Memory of Those Fallen on the Field of Battle

“Even if one fully engaged in the devotional service of the Lord is sometimes found engaged in abominable activities, these activities should be considered to be like the spots that resemble the mark of a rabbit on the moon. Such spots do not become an impediment to the diffusion of moonlight. Similarly, the accidental falldown [...]

Temporary Nature of the Material World

"The spiritual master’s duty is to cause his disciples to lose their faith in the material existence and to awaken their faith in Krsna and the process of devotional service."

Sadhu means Cutting

Sadhu means one who cuts our material attachments. He does not speak to flatter the audience but rather speaks the truth which may be painful but is for the ultimate benefit.

In Due Course of Time

An instructive letter to a disciple’s inquiry on how to deal with the inevitable departure of one’s spiritual master. My dear Disciple, Please accept my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Thank you for your letter. I can appreciate your concern that one day I will depart this world. But remember that I will be [...]

Permission to Worship Deities

My dear disciple, Please accept my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Thank you for your letter. You are too young in the process of devotional service to begin worshipping personal deities. Deity worship is part of our sadhana. However, our main sadhana should be focusing on the chanting of the Holy Names. When you [...]

How to Chant Japa

Meditations While On My Retreat: “The devotee should make it a regular practice to spend a little time alone in a quiet place and concentrate deeply on the holy name. He should utter and hear the name distinctly. It is impossible for the jiva to singlehandedly avoid and overcome the illusion of distraction. By the [...]

Deity – God in Person

“Just as milk pervades the body of a cow, but is only available to us from her udder, so God is everywhere but makes Himself available to us as the Deity.” A Kularnava-tantra sloka written on the wall of Sri Sri Radha Madana-mohana temple in Karoli, Rajasthan.

Proper use of Facebook

Another important quote to remind us that we should use Facebook for Krsna consciousness association – not prajalpa: “The installing of telex communications for our main temples is not required. Then they will gossip more through the telex.” -Srila Prabhupada, letter to Gurudasa, February 7, 1977

Austerity of speech

“In order to pass one’s life without sin, one should not speak anything more than whatever little is necessary. One need discuss only what is auspicious for oneself and others.” Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

Letter to a Seriously ill Disciple

In my Facebook notes I share a letter written to a disciple who is very sick and may soon leave his body. I pray it will be of some inspiration to others faced with similar circumstances now – or in the future. Dear Bhaja Govinda dasa, Please accept my blessings. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. [...]