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Hare Krsna, SB 3.25.33-34: Bhakti, devotional service, dissolves the subtle body of the living entity without separate effort, just as fire in the stomach digests all that we eat. A pure devotee, who is attached to the activities of devotional service and who always engages in the service of My lotus feet, never desires toContinue reading “Meditations on SB 3.25.33-34”

Hare Krsna, https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/3/25/32/ https://prabhupadavani.org/transcriptions/741202sbbom/ This verse (SB 3.25.32) is one of the most profound verses I have encountered because it places bhakti higher than liberation. Because of my Indian background, I am familiar with the prevailing understanding of the four purusarthas in India – dharma (religion), artha (economic development), kama (sense gratification), moksha (liberation). Usually,Continue reading “SB 3.25.32: Meditations on this verse”

Hare Krsna, SB 3.25.25: satāṁ prasaṅgān mama vīrya-saṁvidobhavanti hṛt-karṇa-rasāyanāḥ kathāḥtaj-joṣaṇād āśv apavarga-vartmaniśraddhā ratir bhaktir anukramiṣyati In the association of pure devotees, discussion of the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is very pleasing and satisfying to the ear and the heart. By cultivating such knowledge one gradually becomes advanced on the pathContinue reading “SB 3.25.25-31: Meditations on SB 3.25.25”

Hare Krsna, In the context of the discussion between Mother Devahuti and Lord Kapiladeva, I am reminded of a verse that Mother Devahuti spoke to Kardama Muni (her husband) that shows the value she knew of the power of association with devotees. She said: “Association for sense gratification is certainly the path of bondage. ButContinue reading “SB 3.25.19-24: Association With and Qualities of Sādhus”

[Note to readers: Since we are entering into the most instructive lessons of Lord Kapiladeva, my forum posts are likely to be longer than usual because I am trying to get deeper into His teachings by citing references from other scriptures of Srila Prabhupada. It is my honest endeavor to enhance my own understanding andContinue reading “SB 3.25.11-18: Meditations on My Eternal Self in Relation to the Lord”

Hare Krsna, The final instruction of Lord Krsna to Arjuna in Bhagavad Gita is to abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Him (BG 18.66). A materialist and non-devotee may cringe at the word surrender because in material parlance surrender has a negative connotation. The word surrender does not usually conjure good imagesContinue reading “SB 3.25.1-10: Meditations on Surrender and Love”

Hare Krsna, The topic of renunciation is extensively elaborated in the 18th Chapter of Bhagavad Gita. The chapter is aptly titled ‘Conclusion – The Perfection of Renunciation’. At the beginning of the chapter, Arjuna asks Krsna to explain the difference between renunciation and the renounced order of life. In response, the Lord replies that givingContinue reading “BG 3.24.41-47: Meditation on Renunciation”

Hare Krsna, As with any material things, knowledge also gets lost, hidden or covered from time to time. In case of transcendental knowledge pertaining to Krsna consciousness, such knowledge is sometimes deliberately hidden or covered so that unqualified people do not have access to it. Just as a physician prescribes medication to the patients accordingContinue reading “SB 3.24.35-40: How Knowledge is Lost in Due Course of Time”

Hare Krsna, It is an important point to consider why Kardama Muni desired to leave home to seek self-realization rather than stay at home and associate with His son Kapiladeva directly. It is clear that devotional service has different flavors and moods. While I am not competent to understand what went into the mind ofContinue reading “SB 3.24.26-34: Kardama’s Muni’s Options in Devotional Service”

Hare Krsna, Good parents always desire to produce good progeny. They want to provide a good upbringing to the children through proper education and values. They are pleased if the children are respectful and obedient to them. Just like Lord Brahma is pleased with Kardama Muni’s attitude of following his instructions, the parents are alsoContinue reading “SB 3.24.10-25: The Blossoming of Universal Affairs at the Beginning of the Universe”