Krishna's Mercy

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Articles about bhakti yoga, devotion to God

Krishna's Mercy

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2021
Four Groups To Whom Krishna Is A Well-Wisher
“I envy no one, nor am I partial to anyone. I am equal to all. But whoever renders service unto Me in devotion is a friend, is in Me, and I am also a friend to him.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.29)
March 5, 2021
7 min
Isn’t It Unfortunate That We Can’t Remember Past Lives
“The Blessed Lord said: Many, many births both you and I have passed. I can remember all of them, but you cannot, O subduer of the enemy!” (Bhagavad-gita, 4.5)
March 4, 2021
5 min
What Is The Finish Line For Bhakti
“O Rama, for as long as You shall stand before me, even if it be for one hundred years, I will always remain Your servant. Therefore You should be the one to choose a beautiful and appropriate place for the cottage. After You have selected a spot, please then command me to start building.” (Lakshmana speaking to Lord Rama, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 15.7)
March 3, 2021
6 min
Five Smears A Political Campaign Could Have Employed Against The Pandavas
“Therefore get up and prepare to fight. After conquering your enemies you will enjoy a flourishing kingdom. They are already put to death by My arrangement, and you, O Savyasachin, can be but an instrument in the fight.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 11.33)
March 2, 2021
6 min
Three Questions About Yashoda's Joyous Occasion
“As soon as they heard that mother Yashoda had given birth to a child, all the cowherd women became overwhelmed with joy, and they also dressed themselves with various kinds of costly garments and ornaments and smeared scented cosmetics on their bodies.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 1, Ch 5)
March 1, 2021
6 min
What If We Could Go Without Eating
“There is no possibility of one's becoming a yogi, O Arjuna, if one eats too much, or eats too little, sleeps too much or does not sleep enough.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 6.16)
February 28, 2021
5 min
Doesn't Pride Indicate A Lack Of Intelligence
“Then I, resembling a cloud and having molten-golden earrings, made my way into Vishvamitra’s ashrama, for I was very proud of my strength due to the boon given to me by Lord Brahma. As soon as I entered, Rama quickly noticed me and raised His weapon. Though He saw me, Rama strung His bow without any fear.” (Maricha speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 38.16-17)
February 27, 2021
6 min
What Does It Mean That God Is The Best Cheater
“Neither the demigods nor any exalted personalities were there helping Rama, for He acted alone. You should not entertain any doubt on this matter. Indeed, Rama shot feathered arrows, plated with gold, which turned into five-headed serpents that devoured all the Rakshasas. The Rakshasas were oppressed with fear, and wherever they went and wherever they turned, they saw Rama in front of them. In this way, O spotless one, have your Rakshasas been destroyed in the forest of Janasthana by Rama.” (Akampana speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 31.18-19)
February 26, 2021
5 min
How Could Devaki Be So Forgiving
“When Devaki saw her brother so repentant, she also became pacified and forgot all his atrocious activities against her children. Vasudeva also, forgetting all past incidents, spoke smilingly with his brother-in-law.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 1, Ch 4)
February 25, 2021
5 min
How Was Kaikeyi Allowed To Stay In Ayodhya
“Being under the control of passion and lust, Rama’s father, Maharaja Dasharatha, wanted to fulfill Kaikeyi’s cherished desire, thus he did not go through with Rama’s installation ceremony.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 47.12)
February 24, 2021
6 min
The Ideal Way Of Living
“When your personal and supreme interests can be easily obtained from one place, it is not sensible for you in weakness to beg at the doors of others, O Tulsi.” (Dohavali, 54)
February 23, 2021
5 min
I Am Confused About The Order Supplier Viewpoint
“O best among the Bharatas [Arjuna], four kinds of pious men render devotional service unto Me—the distressed, the desirer of wealth, the inquisitive, and he who is searching for knowledge of the Absolute.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.16)
February 22, 2021
5 min
Three Reasons Bhagavan Can Recognize My Problems
“Everywhere are His hands and legs, His eyes and faces, and He hears everything. In this way the Supersoul exists.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 13.14)
February 21, 2021
5 min
How Could Betrayal Take Place Within Ayodhya
“Being under the control of passion and lust, Rama’s father, Maharaja Dasharatha, wanted to fulfill Kaikeyi’s cherished desire, thus he did not go through with Rama’s installation ceremony.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 47.12)
February 20, 2021
6 min
Bhagavan Is Also The Fastest
“Then I, resembling a cloud and having molten-golden earrings, made my way into Vishvamitra’s ashrama, for I was very proud of my strength due to the boon given to me by Lord Brahma. As soon as I entered, Rama quickly noticed me and raised His weapon. Though He saw me, Rama strung His bow without any fear.” (Maricha speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 38.16-17)
February 19, 2021
5 min
Five Characteristics Of Rama's Arrows
“Neither the demigods nor any exalted personalities were there helping Rama, for He acted alone. You should not entertain any doubt on this matter. Indeed, Rama shot feathered arrows, plated with gold, which turned into five-headed serpents that devoured all the Rakshasas. The Rakshasas were oppressed with fear, and wherever they went and wherever they turned, they saw Rama in front of them. In this way, O spotless one, have your Rakshasas been destroyed in the forest of Janasthana by Rama.” (Akampana speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 31.18-19)
February 19, 2021
7 min
Where Does Intuition Come From
“I am seated in everyone's heart, and from Me come remembrance, knowledge and forgetfulness. By all the Vedas am I to be known; indeed I am the compiler of Vedanta, and I am the knower of the Vedas.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 15.15)
February 18, 2021
6 min
Is The Dream Real
“For one who has taken his birth, death is certain; and for one who is dead, birth is certain. Therefore, in the unavoidable discharge of your duty, you should not lament.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 2.27)
February 17, 2021
5 min
Aren't Parents Justified in Being Afraid To Show The Vedas To Their Children
“Thus I have explained to you the most confidential of all knowledge. Deliberate on this fully, and then do what you wish to do.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.63)
February 16, 2021
5 min
How Could So Many Horrible Things Happen To Shri Rama
“Being under the control of passion and lust, Rama’s father, Maharaja Dasharatha, wanted to fulfill Kaikeyi’s cherished desire, thus he did not go through with Rama’s installation ceremony.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 47.12)
February 15, 2021
5 min

Krishna's Mercy

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Krishna's Mercy

Episodes

Four Groups To Whom Krishna Is A Well-Wisher

Isn’t It Unfortunate That We Can’t Remember Past Lives

What Is The Finish Line For Bhakti

Five Smears A Political Campaign Could Have Employed Against The Pandavas

Three Questions About Yashoda's Joyous Occasion

What If We Could Go Without Eating

Doesn't Pride Indicate A Lack Of Intelligence

What Does It Mean That God Is The Best Cheater

How Could Devaki Be So Forgiving

How Was Kaikeyi Allowed To Stay In Ayodhya

The Ideal Way Of Living

I Am Confused About The Order Supplier Viewpoint

Three Reasons Bhagavan Can Recognize My Problems

How Could Betrayal Take Place Within Ayodhya

Bhagavan Is Also The Fastest

Five Characteristics Of Rama's Arrows

Where Does Intuition Come From

Is The Dream Real

Aren't Parents Justified in Being Afraid To Show The Vedas To Their Children

How Could So Many Horrible Things Happen To Shri Rama