No God, No Knowledge; Know God, Know Knowledge
By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Who truly owns anything?
This is not a rhetorical question, nor a speculative indulgence. It is a question as ancient as civilization itself—one that emerges whenever land is claimed, borders are drawn, or wealth is distributed. Beneath every assertion of ‘mine’ lies an ontological mystery: what does it mean to own, and what legitimizes that claim?
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My wife has made a wonderful analysis of the Sanskrit grammar and meters of some of the verses from Bhagavad-gita’s second chapter.
I bet you never heard about this before. Please enjoy it.
By Ajit Krishna Dasa
One of the greatest failures of atheistic thought is that while atheists observe life all around them, they are unable to account for its origin in a coherent and consistent way. They assume life must have emerged from matter, yet they cannot demonstrate how or why this would happen. Their worldview fails to provide a foundation for explaining life itself. Materialistic scientists propose that life arises from non-life through random chemical reactions, but this claim remains speculative and unsupported by observable evidence. Srila Prabhupada repeatedly challenged this notion, emphasizing that life comes from life, not from dead matter.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Atheists place great faith in their senses and mind, believing that their perceptions are accurate. However, the conditioned soul, being covered by ignorance, mistakes illusion for reality and builds his entire worldview on this shaky foundation.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Atheism does not arise from superior intelligence or deeper understanding of reality. Rather, it is a rebellion against the Supreme Lord. The conditioned soul, bewildered by material illusion, refuses to submit to the authority of Krishna and instead manufactures various philosophies to deny Him. Srila Prabhupada repeatedly emphasized that atheism is not based on logic or evidence but on the desire to be free from divine authority.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Atheism has always been present in human society, but it is simply a sign of ignorance. The foolish conditioned soul thinks he is independent, but he does not realize that his very ability to think is controlled by the Supreme Lord. This book, 108 Problems with Atheism – According to Srila Prabhupada, will systematically expose the defects of atheistic philosophy using the divine knowledge of the Vedic scriptures.
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What happens to the soul after the death of the body?
At the time of death, the soul leaves the body and takes on a new body according to its karma and desires. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this cycle of birth and death, known as samsāra, continues until the soul becomes liberated through devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.
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What is the soul, and how is it different from the body?
The soul, or ātma, is eternal, unchanging, and distinct from the temporary material body. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the soul is the source of consciousness and the true identity of every living being.
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Why is chanting the Hare Krishna mantra emphasized so much in bhakti-yoga?
Chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra is the most effective means of spiritual realization in this age of Kali. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the mantra directly connects us with Kṛṣṇa, purifying the heart and awakening our natural love for Him.
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What is bhakti-yoga, and how does it differ from other paths of spiritual practice?
Bhakti-yoga, the yoga of devotion, is the process of reconnecting with Kṛṣṇa through loving service. Śrīla Prabhupāda describes bhakti-yoga as the highest and most direct path to self-realization because it is based on developing a personal, loving relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
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