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Hare Krsna, To set the context of the conversation between Lord Kapiladeva and Mother Devahuti so far, Mother Devahuti asked Kapiladeva about bhakti, jnana and yoga (in SB 3.25.28-29). Lord Kapiladeva explained about bhakti (SB 3.25.31-44). In this chapter, Lord Kapiladeva will discusss about Jnana – the second question asked by His mother. In theContinue reading “Meditations on the First 4 Verses of SB3.26”

Hare Krsna, The essence of the verses of BG Chapter 12 and Lord Kapila’s verses is that one should fix one’s mind on the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This fixing of one’s mind should be one-pointed focus without distraction to anything else (such as desire for heavenly happiness, the five kindsContinue reading “Meditation on SB 3.25.44 and BG Chapter 12”

Hare Krsna, SB 3.25.43: The yogīs, equipped with transcendental knowledge and renunciation and engaged in devotional service for their eternal benefit, take shelter of My lotus feet, and since I am the Lord, they are thus eligible to enter into the kingdom of Godhead without fear. SB 1.2.7: By rendering devotional service unto the PersonalityContinue reading “Mediations on SB 1.2.7 and SB 3.25.43”

Hare Krsna, The preceding verses leading to SB 3.25.42 repeatedly teach us unto whom and why we should surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna. In BG 18.66, Krsna declares that one must give up all so-called religions and just surrender unto Him. He will deliver us from everything and there is no causeContinue reading “Meditations on SB 3.25.42”

Hare Krsna, Due to our bodily consciousness spanning many lifetimes, there is a fear of impending death. Unless one is spiritually realized, it is hard to accept death of one’s own body and everything related to it – family, friends, relatives, worldly respect, fame, property, wealth, etc. It is hard to imagine that there isContinue reading “Meditations on Impending Death and Surrender in SB 3.25.41”

Hare Krsna, In BG 18.66, Lord Krsna famously declares ‘Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.’ The deeper meaning of ‘Do not fear’ can be seen in these teachings of Lord Kapiladeva. Here the Supreme Lord is giving assurance to allContinue reading “Meditation on SB 3.25.39-40 and BG 12.6-7”

Links to Srila Prabhupada’s purport and lecture on BG 2.40 and SB 3.25.38: https://vedabase.io/en/library/bg/2/40/ https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/3/25/38/ https://prabhupadavani.org/transcriptions/741207sbbom/ Hare Krsna, BG 2.40: In this endeavor there is no loss or diminution, and a little advancement on this path can protect one from the most dangerous type of fear. SB 3.25.38: The Lord continued: My dear mother, devoteesContinue reading “Meditations on BG 2.40 and SB 3.25.38”

Links to Srila Prabhupada’s purport and lecture on SB 3.25.36: https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/3/25/37/ https://prabhupadavani.org/transcriptions/741206sbbom/ Hare Krsna, Since we are reviewing verses SB 3.25.32-37, it is important to revisit Mother Devahuti’s question to Lord Kapila that led him to cite these verses in response. Mother Devahuti asked, “What kind of devotional service is worth developing and practicing toContinue reading “Meditations on SB 3.25.37”

Links to Srila Prabhupada’s purport and lecture on SB 3.25.36: https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/3/25/36/ https://prabhupadavani.org/transcriptions/741205sbbom/ Hare Krsna, SB 3.25.36: Upon seeing the charming forms of the Lord, smiling and attractive, and hearing His very pleasing words, the pure devotee almost loses all other consciousness. His senses are freed from all other engagements, and he becomes absorbed in devotional service.Continue reading “Meditations on SB 3.25.36”

Link to Srila Prabhupada’s lecture on these verses:https://prabhupadavani.org/transcriptions/741204sbbom/ Hare Krsna, SB 3.25.35: O My mother, My devotees always see the smiling face of My form, with eyes like the rising morning sun. They like to see My various transcendental forms, which are all benevolent, and they also talk favorably with Me. My realization of thisContinue reading “Meditations on SB 3.25.35”