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The saintly king Yudhisthira maharaj said, “Oh Supreme Lord, I have heard from You the glories of fasting on Deva-sayani Ekadasi, which occurs during the light fortnight of the month of Ashadha. Now I would like to hear from You the glories of the Ekadasi that occurs during the dark fortnight (krishna paksha) of theContinue reading “Kamika Ekadasi”

Kamika Ekadasi is observed during the waning phase of moon in the month July or early August. In 2015, the date of Kamika Ekadasi is August 10. The importance of thisEkadashi was narrated by Lord Krishna to Yudhisthira and is found in the Brahmavaivarta Purana. Originally, it was narrated by Lord Brahma to Narada Maharishi.Continue reading “Kamika Ekadashi”

SB 10.14.25 — A person who mistakes a rope for a snake becomes fearful, but he then gives up his fear upon realizing that the so-called snake does not exist. Similarly, for those who fail to recognize You as the Supreme Soul of all souls, the expansive illusory material existence arises, but knowledge of You at onceContinue reading “Teaching for the day – overcoming fear”

When the mind is tired every single action requires great effort.

SB 10.14.24 — Those who have received the clear vision of knowledge from the sunlike spiritual master can see You in this way, as the very Soul of all souls, the Supersoul of everyone’s own self. Thus understanding Your original personality, they are able to cross over the ocean of illusory material existence.

Create powerful thoughts of happiness and your body and mind will always remain happy.

SB 10.14.19 — To persons ignorant of Your actual transcendental position, You appear as part of the material world, manifesting Yourself by the expansion of Your inconceivable energy. Thus for the creation of the universe You appear as me [Brahmā], for its maintenance You appear as Yourself [Viṣṇu], and for its annihilation You appear as Lord TrinetraContinue reading “Teaching for the day – Lord Vishnu”

Peace is not a passive attitude; it is an active state. It requires having constant attention in order to live and to respond as a peaceful being to any upset in life.

We are just like a small spark in the presence of a great fire – the lord is the fire and we are the spark of that fire….

You are a special soul who easily destroys obstacles with the generosity of your overflowing heart.