Hare Krsna, In my personal bhakti journey, I have gone through all the three categories of devotional service. Phase 1: Devotional service in the mode of goodness Before I came into the association of devotees in ISKCON, I had the good fortune of receiving Bhagavad Gita As It Is from a sankirtana devotee here inContinue reading “SB 3.29.1-10: Categories of Devotional Service, From Pure Devotion to Devotion in the Mode of Ignorance”
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SB 3.28.39-44: Conquering the Insurmountable Spell of Māyā
Hare Krsna, Having gone through a few chapters of Lord Kapiladeva’s teachings to His mother Devahuti, I could see a pattern in His instructions on detachment and devotional service to the Supreme Lord. He arrives at the path of liberation from material bondage and bhakti through different angles. In chapter 25 (The Glories of DevotionalContinue reading “SB 3.28.39-44: Conquering the Insurmountable Spell of Māyā”
SB 3.28.30-38: Meditation on the workings of the mind
Hare Krsna, One of the beautiful things of studying Srimad Bhagavatam regularly and scrutinizingly, especially in the association of like-minded devotees and under the guidance of our experienced teachers, is that it inspires me to revisit some of the fundamental concepts of Krsna consciousness philosophy from time to time. This lesson provided one such instanceContinue reading “SB 3.28.30-38: Meditation on the workings of the mind”
SB 3.28.20-29: Meditation of Krsna’s Lotus Feet
Hare Krsna, Since it is strongly recommended that our meditation should start with the lotus feet of the Lord, I would like to stick to the lotus feet for my forum meditation (considering my neophyte status). CC Madhya 8.252: Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu asked, “What should all living entities constantly remember?” Rāmānanda Rāya replied, “The chiefContinue reading “SB 3.28.20-29: Meditation of Krsna’s Lotus Feet”
SB 3.28.8-19: Teachings of Lord Kapila Compared to Teachings of Lord Caitanya
Hare Krsna, In Bhakti-Rasamrta Sindhu (BRS 1.2.4), Srila Rupa Goswami has summarized the whole essence of Krsna consciousness in the following verse – Yena kena prakarena manah Krsna nivesayet “Somehow or other just engage your mind in Krsna.” Also, in Padma Purana there is a famous verse, smartavyaḥ satataṁ viṣṇurvismartavyo na jātucitsarve vidhi-niṣedhāḥ syuretayor evaContinue reading “SB 3.28.8-19: Teachings of Lord Kapila Compared to Teachings of Lord Caitanya”
SB 3.27.26-30 & 3.28.1-7: Attaining Krsna’s Mercy for Perfection in Bhakti Yoga
Hare Krsna, Hearing Lord Kapila’s various yoga practices in SB 3.28 sounds overwhelming and makes me quite discouraged. Hearing Him speak about concentrating the mind, performing prescribed duties, being satisfied with gain achieved by the grace of the Lord, being frugal in eating, living a secluded life, practicing nonviolence and truthfulness, abstaining from sex life,Continue reading “SB 3.27.26-30 & 3.28.1-7: Attaining Krsna’s Mercy for Perfection in Bhakti Yoga”
SB 3.27.17-25: Being Serious and Dedicated in Our Devotional Activities
Hare Krsna, It is conclusively established in the scriptures that one can get liberation from the bondage of material nature ONLY by performing pure devotional service unto the Supreme Lord. BG 7.14: This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered untoContinue reading “SB 3.27.17-25: Being Serious and Dedicated in Our Devotional Activities”
SB 3.27.10-16: The Goal of Becoming a Liberated Soul
Hare Krsna, Studying Srimad Bhagavatam regularly removes our misconceptions about lot of things. I used to have some misunderstanding about the concept of liberation. I used to think that liberation is possible only when one is free from this material world. As long as one is in this material world, one is considered conditioned. OfContinue reading “SB 3.27.10-16: The Goal of Becoming a Liberated Soul”
SB 3.17.1-9: Implementing the Practice of Hearing & Chanting in One’s Life
Hare Krsna, So far, we have learned that all the material elements have originated from the Lord’s external energy and entangle the soul (jiva) who wishes to enjoy independent of the Lord. Lord Kapiladev explained the manifestation and the characteristics of the material elements such as earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, intelligence, ego, senses,Continue reading “SB 3.17.1-9: Implementing the Practice of Hearing & Chanting in One’s Life”
SB 3.26.50-72: Summary of the Sankhya Philosophical System
Hare Krsna, While considering what to write for this forum topic, I was trying to meditate on the difference between the sankhya philosophy and bhakti yoga philosophy. My research led me to couple of wonderful sections in the 5th chapter of The Bhagavad Gita. Verses 4-5 states: “Only the ignorant speak of devotional service [karma-yoga] asContinue reading “SB 3.26.50-72: Summary of the Sankhya Philosophical System”