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Self-Deception and Vaisnava Theology: Understanding the Soul’s Will to Forget

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Why do we turn away from truths we already know deep inside? Vaiṣṇava theology describes self-deception not as innocent ignorance but as the soul’s conscious attempt to forget its eternal role as Kṛṣṇa’s servant. Out of envy and the desire for independence, we suppress reality, and māyā gently provides the illusions that make the lie livable. At our core, we still know Kṛṣṇa, yet on the surface we resist Him, creating contradictions—like atheists who rely on morality and reason that only make sense if God exists. This self-deception fuels saṁsāra, false philosophies, and even subtle ambition within spiritual life. But bhakti offers the cure: not gaining new knowledge, but removing the coverings that hide the truth we already carry. Through honesty, humility, and hearing from Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books, the soul’s real identity begins to shine again.

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Who or What is God?

The Wisdom of Srila Prabhupada: Lesson 3

Question:

Who or what is God? How can we understand Him?

Answer:

God is Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Srila Prabhupada explains that Krishna is not an abstract concept or impersonal force but the ultimate source of all energies, the original person, and the cause of all causes. To know Krishna is to know everything.

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Who Are You?

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Question:

Am I this body, or is there something more to my identity?

Answer:

You are not this body. According to Srila Prabhupada’s teachings in the Bhagavad-gita, you are an eternal spiritual soul (atma), distinct from the temporary material body. Understanding this is the first step toward self-realization and true happiness.

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The Ketchup Proof of God’s Existence

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

At your next vegetarian pizza party, as you reach for the ketchup to add that extra zest to your slice, consider the profound philosophical implications hidden in this simple act. Each squeeze of the bottle is not just an expectation of ketchup but a testament to the deep-seated, often unrecognized knowledge of God’s existence embedded within us. This seemingly trivial daily routine offers a compelling proof of God, rooted in the principles of Vaisnava presuppositional apologetics. Let’s delve into how this ordinary action reveals our innate awareness of a divine order governing the universe.

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A Vaisnava Critique of Hip Hop and Rap: Pride, False Ego, and the Path to Self-Realization

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

From the perspective of a Vaisnava in the line of Srila Prabhupada, we must examine the culture of hip hop and rap with reference to the timeless teachings of the Vedic scriptures. In the Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam, and other sacred texts, the purpose of human life, the influence of the three modes of material nature, and the consequences of sinful activities are clearly outlined. When we look at hip hop and rap culture through this lens, we see many ways in which it conflicts with the goal of self-realization and spiritual advancement.

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The Foundation of Knowledge in a Vaishnava vs. Atheistic Worldview

By Ajit Krishna Dasa

Epistemology, the study of knowledge, grapples with fundamental questions about how we know what we know and whether our beliefs are justified. Throughout history, various philosophical systems have sought to provide answers to these questions, ranging from rationalism and empiricism to skepticism and postmodern relativism. However, underlying all these systems is a critical debate:

Can human beings build a coherent and reliable epistemology apart from a Supreme Godhead?

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How to Talk to Atheists: (Part 2: Positions in Relation to the Existence of God)

Written by Ajit Krishna Dasa

Positions in Relation to the Existence of God

In How to Talk to Atheists Part 1 I made the argument that we as devotees have to avoid using the definitions of atheism given by atheists, and other non-believers of Vedic theism, and instead go with the definitions given by our revealed Vedic scriptures. Here in Part 2 I will shed some light on the respective positions that are possible to hold in regard to the questions of God’s existence.

Before we get into each individual position, please note:

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How to Talk to Atheists (Part 1: Do Atheists Exist?)

Written by Ajit Krishna Dasa

How do we, as devotees of Krishna, figure out what an atheist – and what atheism – really is? 

-Do we search the internet? 

-Do we arm wrestle about it? 

-Do we just think really hard about it? 

-Do we consult a dictionary? 

-Do we ask an atheist? 

-Do we make an online survey? 

No, of course not. As devotees we look to sastra for an answer. Interestingly enough sastra says that there are no atheists! 

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