Author: Chaitanya Charan

Gita 18.19 The Gita’s flow verses make its question-directed discussion more accessible

We can’t delete our memories, but we can choose what we remember

Gita 18.18 Analysis of the components of action is meant to direct towards non-reactive action

Bhagavatam study 94 1.17.31-36 Adharama-bandhu Kali can’t be allowed to live in the kingdom of Dharma-raja pautra

Gita 18.17 When we act without false ego, we stay free of reactions

Bhagavatam study 93 1.17.24-30 Avoid both extremes of taking everything in scripture only literally or only metaphorically

Bhagavatam study 92 1.17.18-23 The cause of suffering is sometimes incomprehensible

Gita 18.16 To think that we are the sole doers is to have deluded intelligence

Gita 18.15 Spiritual consciousness ensures that our actions give a favorable result

Bhagavatam study 91 1.17.13-17 Act honorably to protect the honor of those whom we represent

Daksha-Shiva conflict 3 – How our mind makes us sectarian – Hindi

Gita 18.14 God is the fifth factor as well as the foundation of all factors

Bhagavatam study 90 1.17.7-12 – When in a position of material responsibility, act responsibly

Awareness, Aspiration, Action – From standard of living to standard of loving

Bhagavatam study 89 1.17.1-6 Outrage on seeing atrocity is healthy

Gita 18.13 The journey from illusion to illumination requires philosophical education

Bhagavatam study 88 1.16.31-36 The earth and dharma’s devotion for Krishna

Gita 18.12 Intelligence sees consequence and fosters detachment

Daksha-Shiva conflict 2 – The proud consider others proud – Hindi

Parikshit M – Dharma discussion – Don’t blame 3 – How to deal with troubling people – Hindi

Parikshit M – Dharma discussion – Don’t blame 2 – If why has no answer focus on how – Hindi

Parikshit M – Dharma discussion – Don’t blame 1 – See beyond the immediate cause – Hindi

Role of determination and association in devotion – Hindi

Bhagavatam study 87 1.16.25-30 Krishna is the shelter of dharma and dharmic qualities

Gita 18.11 To pursue liberation, give up the idea of giving up action

Were past sages more spiritually advanced that they could live in seclusion whereas we need relationships to grow spiritually?

Gita 18.10 Take the route that takes us to the destination, not the route that looks the easiest

Bhagavatam study 86 1.16.19-24 Understanding what all things cause distress to the earth

Should we never take sides when two devotees are in conflict?

If someone can memorize a lot of verses, is that due to their determination or their memory?

Daksha-Shiva conflict 1 – How misconceptions give rise to conflicts – Hindi

Will Krishna be more pleased if we feed the hungry than offer opulent bhoga to the Deities?

Gita 18.09 Renunciation in goodness means to know that we as parts just need to do our parts

Bhagavatam study 85 1.17.13-18 Parikshit M delighted in his spiritual opulence, not his material opulence

Why does the Bhagavatam say that literature glorifying Krishna is imperfectly composed when such literature is meant to attract people to Krishna?

Snana-Yatra Meditation – Understanding how God can fall sick – Hindi

Why are great devotees sometimes subjected to baseless vicious accusations?

Gita 18.08 Desire for bodily pleasure and fear of bodily trouble both keep us in the cage of bodily consciousness

Bhagavatam study 84 1.16.7-12 Choose carefully what we hear

Why did Devaki suffer but Yashoda enjoyed Krishna’s association?

Gita 18.07 Renunciation done in illusion can’t take us out of illusion

What is the traditional meaning of yoga in the Yoga sutras?

Bhagavatam study 83 1.16.1-6 How Parikshit Maharaj manifested his predicated qualities

What is the difference between conscience and intelligence?

Spiritual lessons from world history 1 – Reflections on the Christian Reformation

If someone is suffering but is not open to spirituality, how to help them?

Gita 18.06 Karmic bondage is like emotional dependence – focus not just on the action but also on the motivation

When the mind starts misleading, does the Supersoul intervene?

Bhagavatam study 82 1.15.45-51 Our spirituality is our responsibility, not anyone else’s responsibility

Bhagavatam study 81 1.15.38-44 Responsibly hand over material responsibility to take up spiritual responsibility

Gita 18.05 To be mana-isha, we need not just a mana free from ishvara-bhava, but a mana fixed on ishvara

If many other people are good in the area we are good, should we still persevere in that area?

If someone is very pessimistic about themselves, how to help them?

Will using our talents for Krishna lead to pure devotion?

When serving Krishna through our profession, should we try to become the best in that profession?

Bhagavatam study 80 1.15.31-37 Life is a relay race – know when to hand over the torch

Gita 18.04 Just as indulgence can be indiscriminate, so can renunciation

Bhagavatam study 79 1.15.25-30 Remember Krishna in his absence by remembering his message

How can those in passion come to goodness to understand their nature?

Should we serve Krishna as we feel inspired or as we are instructed?

Gita 18.03 Gita 18.03 Appreciate others thoughtfulness even if it doesn’t lead to the best conclusion

Gita 18.02 Devotional attachment is the best way to avoid worldly attachment

Philosophically, are certain activities in certain modes – is fighting in passion or can it be in goodness?

Bhagavatam study 78 1.15.19-24 Krishna takes away everything that covers us before him

Should we serve according to our nature or try to transcend our nature?

If we keep whimsically repeating a mistake, what to do?

Gita 18.01 What is used to refer is not as important as what is being referred to

What are dynamic and static understandings of bhakti?

Bhagavatam study 77 1.15.13-18 Arjuna treasures his memories of Krishna

Gita 17.28 Having no faith in anything higher makes performance of religious activities unfruitful

Bhagavatam study 76 1.15.7-12 Devotees see their achievements as Krishna’s mercy

If our weaknesses make us lose perspective what can we do?

How do the soul mind intelligence and false ego interact with each other?

How do we know if we are doing a service for our ego or for Krishna?

We plan to do many services during vacations but end up in doing nothing – what to do?

Gita 17.27 Sat is not just a word for recitation – it is a conviction to cultivated and infused into action

Bhagavatam study 75 1.15.1-6 When we lose everything we gain the Lord of everything

How to balance between dependence on Krishna and diligence for Krishna?

If God could have stopped Hitler from killing innocent people why didn’t he do so?

Bhagavatam study 74 1.14.34-44 Questions about causes of distress reveal conceptions of distress

Gita 17.26 Any inclination to seek elevation of consciousness is praiseworthy

Appreciating the potency of online outreach

When terrorists kill people are those people killed because of their own karma?

How can we explain why bad things happen without seeming insensitive by bringing in karma?

Be creative in fixing the mind on Krishna – Hindi

Gita 17.25 Recitation of tad signifies and stimulates the pursuit of transcendence

Why do many people consider the soul and the Supersoul to be one?

Gita 17.24 The many meanings of the word “brahma” in the Gita

Gita 17.23 Everything is sustained by its connection with the Absolute

What is the role of the intelligence in the metaphor of the mind as the software?

What is the difference between the material mind and the spiritual mind?

Should we appreciate the good qualities in nondevotees?

How does bhakti wisdom help us to become more tolerant?

Scripture glorifies association between seer and seeker – is association of equals also uplifting?

Is aversion always bad – isn’t Yamunacharya averse to sensual pleasure? (Vedic wisdom)

We may be hurt but we don’t have to stay hurt

If we have a million options to choose from how to decide?

What is the happiness that comes from inside?

What is the causal body or karana-sharira?

What does akarma mean – does akarma free us from past karma?