Krsna's Teachings

The truth about truth.  I solemnly swear that I will be telling the truth and nothing but the truth.  You have heard the words before from numerous people. I swear by so and so that I am telling you the truth!  And do you believe in those words?  Do you believe in the words of a confirmed thief that he hasn't robbed someone?  Do you believe in the words of a politician when he swears by a holy book?  Would you trust a husband when he says he is truthful to his wife when his name was found on the recently leaked dating website? Would you trust your son who was found with his hand in the cookie jar? Would you trust your eyes when you go for a magic show?  At all times the answer is no!  Then why does a person say I trust you? When they know very well that there isn't anyone in this world who can be trusted.  We always tend to give the benefit of doubt to others. But we are not even sure whether they are telling the truth or not.  In a sens...

"Why is it important to be with the Guru? Is physical presence so very important?"asked Ramakrishnaji.  Now the purport of the question was to know if there are any important reasons for being in close proximity to the Guru. Wouldn't it be easier to just think about Him and mentally worship Him?  Surely, you can do it that way. But the truth of the matter is how much would you be able to focus or get spiritual ken that way? Being a material worldly person always till you happen to meet your preceptor, the sadhak needs to be under the complete guidance of the Master, otherwise it would be very easy to slip down the mundane life path.  The material worldly life is full of pitfalls and every moment the great Maya is constantly egging you onwards towards a desire filled existence.  When you surrender to the Master, it is His job to take care of all your basic needs. You will never be falling short of your day to day existence. But when you strive in the material world wi...

On Krsna Janmastami, I would love to wish all my devotees and disciples a very happy and joyous occasion.  Love has been an integral part of Krsna's life journey. Love defined His association with every individual He interacted with, when on earth. Some people hated Him but His love never waned for that hating individual.  When we see the puranas or Krsna Leelas we will come to understand that even when someone exuded hatred, Krsna only oozed love for that person. In the Sriram avatar, He finally absorbed Ravana. Similarly in Krsna avatar, He did the same to Jarasandha and Shishupal. Dying at the hands of Krsna, Kamsa achieved the highest heavens.  Whether it is Chanda Munda, Jay Vijay, Ravana Kumbhakarna, Hiranyakashyapa Hiranyaksha, Jarasandha Shishupal, Krsna never for once showed enmity. On the contrary He fought with them with compassion finally killing them and absorbing them in His being.  Now a lesson in why they hate Krsna. It happens too innocuously and unk...