One of the most powerful helpers in your sadhana (spiritual practice) is kirtans. Filled with a variety of prayers, meditations, and devotional sentiments, these kirtans are replete with material for contemplation and reflection upon God. The Bhakti Rasamrit Sindhu defines kirtan as – singing the names, forms, qualities, pastimes, abodes, and...
The Vedas explain that the goal of every living being is God-realization or the attainment of God. Despite our best efforts, we seem far from achieving this goal. Deluded by ignorance and draped in mental impurities, our consciousness has turned away from God, preventing us from reaching our goal. How...
If you struggle to keep afloat between your work, home, and social responsibilities, you are not alone; it is a common problem that many face. This balancing act can be hectic, and keeps the mind constantly engaged, bouncing it from one thought to another, usually without rest. This can lead...
Duty and devotion are not mutually exclusive. Some people think that they will do their best when they are completely focused on the results, and only the results. They think, I have to be 100% committed to the results. Only when I can see the prize, can I give my...
Swamiji recites in his touching voice, a daily prayer that cries out to the Divine Beloved for causeless mercy and humbly begs for the gift of Divine Love that is needed to accomplish the goal of human life, namely serving God. God is attained, not through personal efforts in spiritual...
Swamiji inspires us through delightful Hanuman Leelas from the Sunderkand portion of the Ram Katha, to perfect our devotion and service to God. Hanuman ji enthusiastically and skillfully serves Lord Ram overcoming any obstacles that lie in his path of devotion and service. He has a fondness for hearing Ram...
Swamiji describes in words drenched with devotion, the Ram Sita Milan or the first meeting of Lord Ram and Sita ji. Their sweet meeting takes place during the sojourn of Ram and Lakshman along with Sage Vishwamitra to the land of Mithila, where preparations are underway for the Sita Swayamvar....
Swamiji reveals to us that success is achieved through vigorous effort. He reminds us through a personal story that we need to eliminate laziness from the inside. This is especially true of the spiritual journey which is fraught with many challenges and not immediately fruitful. Apply Vigorous Effort Despite Challenges...
Swamiji explains how we can win over our one true love this Valentine’s Day. The qualities we usually admire in our partner – beauty, love, wisdom, kindness, compassion, loyalty, respect – have their source in Shri Krishna. That makes him our true Valentine. One True Love – Soul of our Soul He...