Impurity In All Of Us
Everyone says – "Chant these rounds, do this service, it's for your purification." What's the impurity? The impurity is our independence – not accepting that we are meant to serve Lord Krishna.
Sastras – The Gateway of Lila
Sastras are the gateway of lila, we should not just stand at the gate, open the door and enter deep, get absorbed – enter Vrndavana, enter Navadvipa.
Enthusiasm to Serve
A karmi (non-devotee) who is eager to climb the ladder of success is very enthusiastic to please his boss. Same principle applies in devotional service. Enthusiasm to serve is impossible without eagerness to please.
Controlling The Tongue
It is said when you control your tongue, you can become the master of the world. What world? That unlimited world that lies between your ears which is full of unlimited undesirables – thoughts, aspirations and misconception. First become a master of your internal world, then see what happens…
Experiencing The Sweetness
The more we experience the sweetness of the Lord of love in His holy name the less we will be attracted to the Lord of lust inviting us to enjoy this world.
Maya – An Ideal Task Master
Maya is an ideal task master. She is engaging everyone 24/7 very nicely. Everyone is working so hard, day and night, putting extra time into their work, developing their businesses, expanding their empires. Akhanda karma. During festival seasons like Diwali, Christmas, Holi, etc, shops are open day and night. People are rushing everywhere – buying, giving & taking gifts, working…But if you ask anyone to do akhanda harinama sankirtana, or akhanda ekadasi jagran for the pleasure of Krsna, it is impossible. Noone has any time. No one can find ways or means to. Nowadays even a five year old kid is so busy and has so much on the agenda that he has no time for God.
Sincerity
Sincerity is our greatest guide. What is sincerity? Sincerity means trying with all our energy, thoughts and love to please our spiritual master.
Ego
Independent ego produces death and ego surrendered at the feet of guru gives liberation.
Mutual Happiness
Mutual happiness is rarely found in this material world. For one to win here, many have to lose. A true win-win situation is impossible in this world. Mutual happiness is only possible when a jiva connects with God. Then God becomes happy with his loving service and the devotee becomes happy with Krsna’s loving reciprocation. Ye yatha mam prapadyante…
Reason Why Sankirtana Is So Powerful
Harinama sankirtana means blending of the loving feelings of many devotees chanting in harmony. When devotees get together and chant Krsna’s holy names full of humility, attachment and love, everyone in that sankirtana party can absorb the various bhavas of one another. This is why sankirtana is so powerful.