It is said that one may or may not garner success in material life because success in material life is dependent on so many factors. Some of them are karma (past actions and their impending results), Religious merit (non-bhakti aspects especially the aspects of dharma, artha, Kama and moksha Continue reading “Success in Bhajana”
Month: July 2016
Mood of Service
Bhakti and mood of service are inseparable. If someone is in Bhakti it alternatively means that that person has service attitude. It is however necessary to understand the nature of service of the Bhakta as compared to the layman’s idea of service. The two, namely, the devotee’s servitude mood and that of Continue reading “Mood of Service”
Radha Kunda Tilaka
Tilaka applied on the body at twelve places is one of the most important and indispensible aspects of Vaishnavism. Especially in the Gaudiya way of living applying tilaka on the body is of paramount importance. It becomes compulsory for a person who has atleast taken Hari Nama Samskaar to wear tilaka on 12 parts of the body. The tilaka Continue reading “Radha Kunda Tilaka”
Food, Consciousness and Nishtha
Food is an important aspect in the process of Bhakti. There is a direct relationship between Food consumed and the consciousness of the person who consumes the food. In fact it is not an exaggeration to state that food is the most important and the single-most decider in determining the quality of devotional activity a person may perform. Continue reading “Food, Consciousness and Nishtha”
Colouring Consciousness
As we live through life we see that our mind is filled with thoughts both suitable and deplorable. Yet even for a split second we cannot remain free of emotions, thoughts, introspection and reflection. We are constantly churning in and out a heap of information. The mind uses memory to process information and at the same time it is all the time bathing with information which is bombarded Continue reading “Colouring Consciousness”
In Pursuit – Part Five
By giving Deeksha, the spiritual master will save the disciple from the recurring impetus of birth and death. He opens the deluded physical eyes of his dear disciple that are by their own nature unable to perceive Krishna and make them qualified to perceive spiritual things. Continue reading “In Pursuit – Part Five”
Spiritual Identity
The path enjoined by Sriman Mahaprabhu is intensely special. A living entity that undertakes the Raganuga path of Bhakti under the benign guidance of a Sadhguru in that line and takes Hari Nama and Deeksha from such a guru is most fortunate. In that process one develops within oneself a spiritual vehicle that will allow one entry into the transcendental pastimes of Sri Sri Radha and Krishna. Continue reading “Spiritual Identity”
Bhajana Rasika
Bhajana is for people who are serious in attaining the eternal service of the Lord. Eternal service in the context of our material life represents the consciousness with which we attend to the needs of the material life and the quality of consciousness that is applied for service of the divine couple with the mind. Continue reading “Bhajana Rasika”
Bhakti Tattva – Part Twelve
The Lord considered the two brothers’ statement and thought that it is indeed inappropriate to enter Sri Vrindavana Dham with so many devotees. Nowadays it has become fashionable for world renowned spiritual leaders to enter Dhama in large numbers. Although the intention is genuine, Continue reading “Bhakti Tattva – Part Twelve”
Deeksha Insights – Part Two
A person properly surrendered to Guru after Deeksha performs the Abhideya or process following which ultimately one will live with Krishna in an eternal body. It is not that one will only become qualified to exist that way after one leaves the body. If the qualification were to appear after leaving the body, Continue reading “Deeksha Insights – Part Two”
Charan Pahari 