No God, No Knowledge; Know God, Know Knowledge
If God exists and is all-loving, why do we experience suffering?
Suffering arises when we forget our eternal relationship with Krishna and act independently of His will. Srila Prabhupada explained that suffering in the material world is a result of our misuse of free will and our entanglement in material desires.
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What is karma, and how does it affect our lives?
Karma refers to the law of cause and effect, where every action has a corresponding reaction. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the law of karma governs the material world, binding us to the cycle of birth and death based on our deeds.
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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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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Theists often put a lot of energy into crafting arguments for God’s existence—cosmological, teleological, moral—like they’re building a logical fortress brick by brick. But here’s the twist: the strongest argument for God isn’t built *with* logic—it’s logic itself.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
In the contemplative journey of epistemology, doubt serves not merely as a cognitive disturbance but as a profound engagement with the metaphysical inquiry into truth. In this presentation my aim is to explore doubt within the framework of Vaisnava presuppositionalism, thereby enriching both philosophical dialogue and spiritual insight. From the Vaisnava perspective, the process of doubting inexorably leads back to the Supreme Reality, Lord Krishna. This discourse explores how the act of doubting fundamental truths, such as the existence of God, paradoxically affirms His existence through the indispensable elements of truth, logic, and the uniformity of nature—all of which are manifestations of Krishna’s divine essence.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Recently, I ran into someone who came up with this excuse to ditch his faith in Vaisnava philosophy:
“God is acintya, meaning inconceivable. He transcends logic—as evidenced by His being both impersonal and personal. Therefore it is impossible for us to truly know God. Therefore I’m now an acintya-vedantist!“
My response:
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
You’ve got to hand it to vegans—most of them really care. They see the pain animals go through, they feel something deep inside, and they’re moved to action. That kind of empathy is rare in a world where people are often too distracted to care about anything but their own Netflix queue. From a Vaisnava perspective, this impulse to protect animals is beautiful. It’s a spark of the divine, a sign that there’s something deeper going on. But then, things start to unravel—big time—when atheism crashes the party. When you try to mix that compassion with atheism, things go sideways fast. It’s not going to work.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Below is an educational conversation between myself and AI. I’ve asked the AI to play the role of an intellectual and honest atheist who’s willing to admit his or her mistakes.
Agnostic Atheist:
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Srila Prabhupada often employed traditional Indian logic and analogies in his preaching to help his audience grasp profound philosophical concepts. One such analogy he used is the Aja-gala-stana-nyaya, or the logic of the nipples on the neck of a goat. In Sanskrit, “aja” means “goat,” “gala” means “neck,” and “stana” refers to “nipples.” This analogy points out the uselessness of something that appears functional but serves no real purpose, like the nipples on a goat’s neck, which do not provide milk.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Srila Prabhupada held a balanced view on the use of logic in Krishna consciousness, recognizing both its value and its limitations. He believed that logic can serve as a useful tool in preaching and understanding spiritual truths, but cautioned against relying on it exclusively or misusing it in ways that could hinder one’s spiritual progress. His stance can be understood by examining both the positive role of logic and the pitfalls of illogical thinking, as well as the dangers of over-reliance on logic.
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