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There is always a class of philosophers, almost akin to the Buddhists, who do not believe in the separate existence of the soul beyond the body. When Lord Krsna spoke the  Bhagavad-gita,  it appears that such philosophers existed, and they were known as the  Lokayatikas  and  Vaibhasikas.  These philosophers maintained that life symptoms, or soul, takes place at a cer...

This verse more clearly explains the real nature of the soul, which is spread all over the body. Anyone can understand what is spread all over the body: it is consciousness. Everyone is conscious of the pains and pleasures of the body in part or as a whole. This spreading of consciousness is limited within one's own body. The pains and pleasures of one body are unknown to another. Therefore, each...

Spiritual Knowledge is not meant for worldly praise, but to please the Supreme Lord Krishna.

Material compassion, lamentation and tears are all signs of ignorance of the real self. Compassion for the eternal soul is self-realization. The word "Madhusudana" is significant in this verse. Lord Krsna killed the demon Madhu, and now Arjuna wanted Krsna to kill the demon of misunderstanding that had overtaken him in the discharge of his duty. No one knows where compassion should be applied. Com...

The four orders of human society, combined with family welfare activities as they are set forth by the institution of the  sanatana-dharma  or  varnasrama-dharma,  are designed to enable the human being to attain his ultimate salvation. Therefore, the breaking of the  sanatana-dharma  tradition by irresponsible leaders of society brings about chaos in that society, an...

According to Vedic injunctions there are six kinds of aggressors: 1) a poison giver, 2) one who sets fire to the house, 3) one who attacks with deadly weapons, 4) one who plunders riches, 5) one who occupies another's land, and 6) one who kidnaps a wife. Such aggressors are at once to be killed, and no sin is incurred by killing such aggressors. Such killing of aggressors is quite befitting for an...

Any man who has genuine devotion to the Lord has all the good qualities which are found in godly persons or in the demigods, whereas the nondevotee, however advanced he may be in material qualifications by education and culture, lacks in godly qualities. As such, Arjuna, just after seeing his kinsmen, friends and relatives on the battlefield, was at once overwhelmed by compassion for them who had...

Although Lord Krsna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, out of His causeless mercy He was engaged in the service of His friend. He never fails in His affection for His devotees, and thus He is addressed herein as infallible. As charioteer, He had to carry out the orders of Arjuna, and since He did not hesitate to do so, He is addressed as infallible. Although He had accepted the position of a c...

In contrast with the conchshell blown by Bhismadeva, the conchshells in the hands of Krsna and Arjuna are described as transcendental. The sounding of the transcendental conchshells indicated that there was no hope of victory for the other side because Krsna was on the side of the Pandavas.  Jayas tu pandu-putranam yesam pakse janardanah.  Victory is always with persons like the sons of...

As far as the others are concerned—like Jayadratha, Krtavarma, Salya, etc.—all are determined to lay down their lives for Duryodhana's sake. In other words, it is already concluded that all of them would die in the Battle of Kuruksetra for joining the party of the sinful Duryodhana. Duryodhana was, of course, confident of his victory on account of the above-mentioned combined strength of his frien...

There is a very simple and sure solution recommended to overcome fault-finding tendency -- deliberately cultivate the opposite habit! Search out and heartily appreciate the genuine good qualities in others, particularly in relation to how these qualities are the gift of spiritual master and God, to be used in their service. You can begin by making a very deliberate & conscious effort, as a dai...

This is a thought-provoking article which talks about the four regulative principles that can provide real freedom for people. When I saw this picture, portraying people aspiring for freedom moving from one cage to another cage, I just wanted to share my views. How many of you remember this? Good old days… isn’t it? Today rarely people use this, once famous model… we are not constrained… we have S...

Duryodhana, a great diplomat, wanted to point out the defects of Dronacarya, the great  brahmana  commander-in-chief. Dronacarya had some political quarrel with King Drupada, the father of Draupadi, who was Arjuna's wife. As a result of this quarrel, Drupada performed a great sacrifice, by which he received the benediction of having a son who would be able to kill Dronacarya. Dronacarya...

The main purpose of this session is to distinguish the Vedic method of knowledge from other methods. Humanity has different methods of knowledge available to it. I hold that only through Vedic knowledge can we grade the validity of these methods. This session examines four such methods: empiricism, skepticism, rationalism and authoritative testimony. I hold that Western science isn't capable of co...

Change your Mindset about being able to Indulge just a Bit! It is not surprising that most people pursue their supreme sobriety for a variety of reasons and their reasons can be either professional or personal. The winter holidays serve as the starting point for a new beginning and one of the good news is to remain sober in creating your New Year’s resolution. The main goal of most people during t...

Angriness may be an issue in your every day life if you let it be. Not only does it interrupt your work and play, but it may hurt you when you least anticipate it. Anger has an underhanded way of making itself known in the rarest of situations, and most you do not have any control over. Some of the times individuals don’t even know that they're angry till something occurs to touch off the sudden a...

Bhagavad-gita is the widely read theistic science summarized in the Gita-mahatmya (Glorification of the Gita). There it says that one should read Bhagavad-gita very scrutinizingly with the help of a person who is a devotee of Sri Krsna and try to understand it without personally motivated interpretations. The example of clear understanding is there in the Bhagavad-gita itself, in the way the teach...

The Bhagavad-gita is universally renowned as the jewel of India's spiritual wisdom. Spoken by Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead to His intimate disciple Arjuna, the Gita's seven hundred concise verses provide a definitive guide to the science of self realization. No other philosophical or religious work reveals, in such a lucid and profound way, the nature of consciousness, the self...

Learning the principles of adventure through an adventurous story!!!

Discussing the meaning of yoga and different types of yoga systems mentioned in the vedic scriptures for different cosmic ages. Mantra meditation is the recommended yoga for modern times. Listen and get to know the power of sound meditation. Join me on Telegram to receive positive messages daily: https://t.me/rasajnadas

Attention is a resource, use it wisely. Discussing the various distractions which reduce our productivity and drift us from reality. Also listen to the 5 principles to be ultra focused in life. Join me on Telegram to receive positive messages daily: https://t.me/rasajnadas

This is a brief introduction to the Vedas. Veda means knowledge. Listen NOW!

Discussing the causes, consequences and solutions to overcome Greed. God's creation is complete to fulfill everyone's need, but not everyone's Greed! Listen NOW!

This discussion on Stress has 4 objectives: 1. Defining Stress 2. Causes of Stress 3. Types of Stress 4. Solutions for Stress Stress Management and not Stress Elimination. Listen and explore more!

Discussing the Nature of Human Mind! Everything within you is not you. Listen now to know more!