If we want to acquire anything for our enjoyment in this material world, we have to overcome many obstacles. So, we have to have patience and determination to reach our… Continue reading Patience and Determination Required for our Spiritual Goals
Author: Gopinath
Maha-mantra to Overcome Our Material Problems
Please keep in mind that whenever we are in trouble spiritually, due to the influence of illusory energy (maya), we will face many material problems. Chanting the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra… Continue reading Maha-mantra to Overcome Our Material Problems
Material Problems will be Solved Automatically
We should not ask our spiritual master to solve our material problems. The actual fact is that, when we are able to succeed in our spiritual practice, our material problems… Continue reading Material Problems will be Solved Automatically
Real Spiritual Progress
If, instead of fanatically promote only our initiating spiritual master, we develop that same enthusiasm for promoting all of our previous acharyas, that is, Srila Prabhupada Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura, Srila… Continue reading Real Spiritual Progress
Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.18
caturdaśaṁ nārasiṁhaṁ bibhrad daityendram ūrjitam dadāra karajair ūrāv erakāṁ kaṭa-kṛd yathā In the fourteenth incarnation, the Lord came in the form of half-man, half-lion and bifurcated the strong body of… Continue reading Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.18
Guru-Tattva is not about an Individual Personality
According to our previous acharyas, guru-tattva is not about an individual personality. Guru represents Krishna and the entire lineage, the guru parampara. But, due to a lack of understanding about… Continue reading Guru-Tattva is not about an Individual Personality
Genuine Spiritual Benefit of Hari-Katha
In order to get genuine spiritual benefit of Hari-katha, we should always remember the perfect example of speaking and hearing Harikatha by Sukadeva Goswami and Maharaja Pariksit, 5000 years ago… Continue reading Genuine Spiritual Benefit of Hari-Katha
Material Attachment is Increasing Why?
Although we engage in hearing Harikatha, we may not feel we are improving spiritually, or decreasing our material attachment. Rather, we may find that our material attachment is increasing and… Continue reading Material Attachment is Increasing Why?
Most Important Practice
We have heard from spiritual authorities that to increase our spiritual attachment and to simultaneously decrease our material attachment, the most important practice in the beginning is to hear ‘Hari-katha’… Continue reading Most Important Practice
Association of a Pure Devotee
Society guided by a pure devotee is the most beneficial place for us. Places where the Lord is present should be blissful & peaceful. If our ultimate goal of life… Continue reading Association of a Pure Devotee