by kṛṣṇadaasa | Jul 31, 2024 | Blog, Lectures
The Buddha’s Transformative Path of Meditation and Enlightenment: Today, we explore the life and teachings of the Buddha, one of history’s most influential figures. In this lecture, we’ll delve into his groundbreaking approach to mindfulness and the...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | May 12, 2024 | Blog, Lectures
The Hidden Dangers of Gifts: A Guide to Spiritual Discernment Introduction In the pursuit of spiritual growth, it is essential to recognize that not all gifts are created equal. Just as the adage says, “not everything that glitters is gold,” the presents...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Apr 20, 2024 | Blog, Lectures
The core essence of Advaita Vedanta Let us explore the core principles of Advaita Vedanta, a non-dualistic spiritual philosophy emphasizing the oneness of the individual self (Atman) with the ultimate reality (Brahman). It explains that our sense of separation from...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Apr 12, 2024 | Blog, Lectures
You can get an good introduction to the Bhagavad Gita over here The term “Sruti” in Hindu philosophy refers to ‘that which is heard’, implying a divine origin. Here’s an overview of the Sruti literature: The Vedas The Vedas are the foundational...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Dec 4, 2023 | Bhagavad Gita Live Sessions, Blog, Lectures
Dhyana Yoga: Shlokas 24 to 30 If you have not already done so, I would request you to review the Chapter 5, Karma Sanyasa Yoga before studying chapter 6 as that would help set the right context. You can find the explanation of the previous set of shlokas, 18 to 23 of...
by kṛṣṇadaasa | Sep 3, 2023 | Bhagavad Gita Live Sessions, Blog, Lectures
Karma Sanyasa Yoga: Importance of Bhava: Shlokas 5 to 9 If you have not already done so, I would request you to review the Chapter 4, Jnana Karma Sanyasa Yoga before studying chapter 5 as that would help set the right context. You can find the explanation of the...
