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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”

Hare Krsna, In Bhagavad Gita 4.9, Lord Krsna states that “One who knows the transcendental nature of My appearance and activities does not, upon leaving the body, take his birth again in this material world, but attains My eternal abode, O Arjuna.” Since we are asked to meditate on the appearance of Lord Kapiladeva, itContinue reading “SB 3.23.51-57 & 3.24.1-9: Meditations on the Appearance of Lord Kapiladeva”

Hare Krsna, After hearing about the multiple incarnations of the Supreme Lord, I could see a simple pattern. It is my own realization; I could be wrong. The appearance of the Supreme Lord almost always has two aspects – internal reason and external reason. In the appearance of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the internal reasonsContinue reading “SB 3.23.36-50: Prelude to the Appearance of Lord Kapiladeva”

Hare Krsna, Narada Muni once narrated an allegorical story to King Pracinabarhi. King Prachinabarhi wanted to gain the pure wisdom through which he can be freed from the bonds of karma. The story is mentioned in Canto 4 of Srimad Bhagavatam. I am paraphrasing the story below: Once upon a time, there was a kingContinue reading “SB 3.23.9-35: Vedic Instructions for Humanity in all Times, Places, and Circumstances”

Hare Krsna, The qualities and characters of Mother Devahuti should be inspiration for all practitioners of bhakti yoga who are sincerely trying to attain the platform of pure love of Godhead. In Bhagavad Gita 13.8-12, Lord Krsna lists twenty qualities that He declares is knowledge. Everything besides them is ignorance. “Humility; pridelessness; nonviolence; tolerance; simplicity;Continue reading “SB 3.23.1-8: Meditations on the Qualities and Character of Devahūti”

Hare Krsna, The qualities of demoniac people (and kings) are perfectly enunciated by Lord Krsna in BG Chapter 16. The whole chapter deals with the divine and demoniac natures. In BG 16.13-15, Lord Krsna tells Arjuna, “The demoniac person thinks: “So much wealth do I have today, and I will gain more according to myContinue reading “SB 3.22.21-39: The Necessity of a Qualified King in Human Society”

Hare Krsna, The conversation between Svayambhuva Manu and Kardama Muni is deep, profound, and full of instructive lessons for us. There are quite a few things that stood out for me. “”My daughter is the sister of Priyavrata and Uttānapāda. She is seeking a suitable husband in terms of age, character, and good qualities.” (SBContinue reading “SB 3.22.8-20: Conversation Between Svāyambhuva Manu & Kardama Muni about Marriage”