Familiarity is not understanding

The Bhagavad-gita (4.9) describes that the result of understanding Krishna – his divine birth and his sublime activities – is liberation and reinstatement in his kingdom. This extraordinary result underscores the difference between familiarity and...

Are we spending quality time with Krishna?

The various rituals that comprise spiritual life – chanting, praying, worshipping and meditating – are opportunities to spend time with Krishna. If we forget or neglect this core purpose of the rituals, then they become hollow shells; their performance...

The Gita guarantees ultimate success

The Bhagavad-gita (18.78) concludes with the proclamation that success is guaranteed for those who harmonize their human will with the divine will. This proclamation is based on the understanding that success has two dimensions: internal and external. According to...

From “Is God with me?” to “Am I with God?”

The Bhagavad-gita (18.73) expresses the summit of humanity’s faith in divinity when Arjuna declares to Krishna, “I will do your will.” Our faith in God begins with the feeling that there exists a higher being who will help us if we petition him...

My message of love, Will you ban?

Gita Banning: Krishna’s side of the story In the backdrop of the present sad controversy over the banning of the Bhagavad-gita in Russia, we present Lord Krishna’s side of the story. His take on the controversy is presented as a song based on poetic...