Successful Life
"Just see these greatly fortunate trees, whose lives are completely dedicated to the benefit of others. Even while tolerating the wind, rain, heat and snow, they protect us from these elements. Just see how these trees are maintaining every living entity! Their birth is successful. Their behavior is just like [Read More]
Family Life is Base for Spiritual Life
Family life is base for spiritual life, because the material world is setup by God so that there is family life and within family life, there should be bhakti (devotional service unto God). This will lead to liberation for all family members. In the Shrimad-Bhagavatam, Canto 7 is titled 'The [Read More]
Become Pure
"Simply by associating with exalted devotees, anyone can attain perfection of knowledge and with the sword of knowledge can cut to pieces the illusory associations within this material world. Through the association of devotees, one can engage in the service of the Lord by hearing and chanting [śravaṇaṁ kīrtanam]. Thus [Read More]
Sat Sang
"Sat" means satyam or truth. "Sang" means association. "Sat Sang" means associating with truthful person(s) and listening to their advice or teachings. Who can be called truthful? One who always speaks the truth One who does not break vows One who does not make things up One who does not [Read More]
Be Aware of Bogus Gurus
There are many wolves in sheep clothing. It is very much true that there are many bogus gurus or swamis. "Uncultured men will accept charity on behalf of the Lord and will earn their livelihood by making a show of austerity and wearing a mendicant’s dress. Those who know nothing [Read More]
Answers to Life Questions
Here are the answers to the basic questions on life, which we all have. From the Bhagavad-Gita and Shrimad-Bhagavatam. It is very important to get a reference from the scriptures to support the answers to questions, because some gurus will make things up to deceive and mislead people. 01. Are [Read More]
Never Give Pain to Anyone
"The self-effulgent Vaikuṇṭha planets, by whose illumination alone all the illuminating planets within this material world give off reflected light, cannot be reached by those who are not merciful to other living entities. Only persons who constantly engage in welfare activities for other living entities can reach the Vaikuṇṭha planets." [Read More]