Moral Values (Sanskar)
Sanskrit “Matru devo bhava, Pitru devo bhava, Acharya devo bhava, Atithi devo bhava” (Taittiriya Upanishad) English Translation "Mother, father, Acharya [practicing teachers] and stranger [or guest] should be served and honored as God". Explanation Acharya are Gurus (Teachers) who teach what they themselves practice and they set good examples for [Read More]
The Most Important Qualities to Develop
Truthfulness - Speak the truth, stand up for the truth, never break vows, and never betray anyone. Compassion - Consider the well-being of others. Do something for the benefit of others. Cleanliness - Look clean, dress cleanly, behave cleanly, and keep the areas you use clean. Charity - By giving [Read More]
The Divine and Demoniac Natures
The Main Divine Qualities Truthfulness - Always speak the truth, never break vows, never mislead anyone, never betray anyone, and support those who are truthful. Compassionate - Treat everyone fairly, be kind and serve everyone. Cleanliness - Take bath at least once daily, brush teeth at least twice daily; keep [Read More]
Not Original Vrindavan
Is the Vrindavan of today the same as when Lord Krishna was present? Absolutely not. The truth must be stated and accepted. Consciousness of People in Vrindavan There is no difference in the consciousness of people living in Vrindavan and those outside it. Consciousness is manifested in the behavior of [Read More]
External and Internal Purity
External Purity Not eating onions, garlic, and meat; fasting, going to temples, performing rituals and pujas, and visiting holy places. These are some of the external purities which are basically shows or displays to make others think one is religious and pure. Internal Purity Being truthful, compassionate to everyone, charitable, [Read More]
Never be Self Centered
The worst contaminant which affects our consciousness in the most negative way is being self-centered. "Therefore it is his own self that is most dear to every embodied living being, and it is simply for the satisfaction of this self that the whole material creation of moving and nonmoving entities [Read More]