Truthfulness
Truthfulness is the first pillar of Sanatan-Dharma. Truthfulness is the first step of Bhakti (devotional service unto Lord Krishna). Truthfulness is the most important quality that a Brahmin (priest) must have. Mother earth can tolerate carrying any heavy object, but she cannot tolerate carrying the load of one liar. Truthfulness [Read More]
World Religious Scriptures
World religious scriptures claimed to be from God. This shows the scripture name, number of verses, and timing. Click here - world-scriptures-chart
First Bhakti Item
Bhakti means performing devotional service unto Lord Krishna or utilizing one's energy for Lord Krishna. The purpose of bhakti is to attain love of God or please Him. Bhakti is also known as Krishna prem or prem marg (love of Krishna path). The very first bhakti item is truthfulness. We [Read More]
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]