The trans-logical logic of love

The Bhagavad-gita (7.26) states initially that no one can know Krishna, but eventually it (18.55) states that we can know Krishna by devotion. How do we make sense of these contradictory statements? Gita wisdom indicates that these statements are not contradictory but...

The amazing nature of Krishna’s love

The Bhagavad-gita (04.09) makes the remarkable claim that when we understand Krishna’s appearance and activities in truth, we will attain liberation. Central to understanding this claim is the key word in this verse: tattvatah, in truth. Many of the people who...

Loving as much as our heart longs

The Bhagavad-gita (12.13) indicates that a devotee who loves Krishna expands his love to the fullest potential by loving all living beings – as does Krishna himself (5.29). Our heart’s love constantly longs to rush forth to an object worthy for our love....

When lewdness is rationalized as “boldness”

“This movie is filled with bold scenes.” Sentences like these are common in movie reviews. It is now standard to use “boldness” as a rationalization of lewdness, of blatant obscenity and strident sexuality. The Bhagavad-gita (18.32) indicates...

Dwell, Desire, Decide, Degrade – No! Discriminate

The Gita (2.62)(02.63) outlines the path along which illusion tempts us. This fall from virtue happens through a sequence of four d’s: we dwell, we desire, we decide, we degrade. Let’s see how: Dwell (Stage of thoughts): All temptations begin with...

Pride (P + Ride) takes us on a Perilous Ride

The Bhagavad-gita (16.04) states that pride is a characteristic of the ungodly.  Pride originates in the misconception that we permanently own the things that we only temporarily possess: talents and abilities, positions and possessions. Pride infatuates us with...