Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
How can our faith grow from initial interest to full conviction
Initial faith (Sraddha),
Association with pure devotees (Sadhu Sanga),
Performance of regulated devotional practices (Bhajana Kriya),
Freedom from material attachment (Anartha Nivritti) ,
Steadiness in self-realization (Nista),
A taste for Krsna Conscious activities (Ruchi),
Deepening attachment to Krsna (asakti),
Spiritual ecstasy (bhava), and
Finally prema (prema),
the highest perfection in love of God.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Conversations - Who is the Greatest
On one occasion, Narada went to Lord Narayana. In the course of their conversation, Narayana asked Narada, "You move around the three worlds, what news have you brought for Me from your wanderings? Have you seen anything great in My creation?" "What can be greater than You in the three worlds!" replied Narada. On hearing this, Narayana said, "I am asking you about My creation and not about Myself."
Puzzled by the Lord's reply, Narada said, "I do not understand the question." Sensing Narada's confusion, Narayana then asked him, "There are the Panchabhuthas (five basic elements). Which is the greatest among them?" "The earth is the biggest , Narada replied. But not satisfied with the reply, Narayana asked, "But in the earth, is not three-fourths of the area occupied by water?"
On hearing this, Narada agreed that water was indeed greater than the earth. But Narayana observed, "But since all the water in the oceans was drunk by the sage Agasthya in one gulp, who do you think is greater, water or Agasthya?" Narayana obviously had something in his mind. Narada had to but agree that Agasthya was greater. Afterall the person who could drink all of the ocean's water in one gulp had to be greater than water! But Narayana had more in store. After Narada was convinced that Sage Agasthya was the greatest, Narayana quipped, Agasthya is but a star in the sky. In the vast firmament, Agasthya is merely twinkling as a small star! Is not the firmament greater than the star then?"
Again, Narada had to agree with Narayana. He was now convinced that the firmament was greater than Agasthya. Narayana then said, In My Avatar as Vaamana I had covered the entire earth and sky with just one foot of Mine. So is the firmament greater or My foot?
Narada replied, 'Your Foot, Lord. That is greater. Narayana then asked, "If My foot itself is so great, am I not greater than My foot?" Narada was beginning to get the Lord's point. He nodded in agreement. Narayana then observed, "Although I am great, I am confined in the hearts of My devotees. So, dear Narada, My devotees are greater than Myself. And therefore, wherever My devotees sing My Name I am there".
Puzzled by the Lord's reply, Narada said, "I do not understand the question." Sensing Narada's confusion, Narayana then asked him, "There are the Panchabhuthas (five basic elements). Which is the greatest among them?" "The earth is the biggest , Narada replied. But not satisfied with the reply, Narayana asked, "But in the earth, is not three-fourths of the area occupied by water?"
On hearing this, Narada agreed that water was indeed greater than the earth. But Narayana observed, "But since all the water in the oceans was drunk by the sage Agasthya in one gulp, who do you think is greater, water or Agasthya?" Narayana obviously had something in his mind. Narada had to but agree that Agasthya was greater. Afterall the person who could drink all of the ocean's water in one gulp had to be greater than water! But Narayana had more in store. After Narada was convinced that Sage Agasthya was the greatest, Narayana quipped, Agasthya is but a star in the sky. In the vast firmament, Agasthya is merely twinkling as a small star! Is not the firmament greater than the star then?"
Again, Narada had to agree with Narayana. He was now convinced that the firmament was greater than Agasthya. Narayana then said, In My Avatar as Vaamana I had covered the entire earth and sky with just one foot of Mine. So is the firmament greater or My foot?
Narada replied, 'Your Foot, Lord. That is greater. Narayana then asked, "If My foot itself is so great, am I not greater than My foot?" Narada was beginning to get the Lord's point. He nodded in agreement. Narayana then observed, "Although I am great, I am confined in the hearts of My devotees. So, dear Narada, My devotees are greater than Myself. And therefore, wherever My devotees sing My Name I am there".
Friday, December 25, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
The renunciation of work and work in devotion

"The renunciation of work and work in devotion are both good for liberation. But, of the two, work in devotional service is better than renunciation of work."
"One who neither hates nor desires the fruits of his activities is known to be always renounced. Such a person, free from all dualities, easily overcomes material bondage and is completely liberated, O mighty-armed Arjuna."
B. G. Chapter 5, Verse 2-3.
"One who acts to serve Krishna with his body, mind, intelligence and words is a liberated person, even within this material world."
His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Bhakti Rasaamrutha Sindhu 1.2.187.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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