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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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Who or what is God? How can we understand Him?
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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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Am I this body, or is there something more to my identity?
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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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Why do we exist? Is there a higher purpose to life, or is everything just random?
Life is not a product of chance or a meaningless series of events. As Srila Prabhupada explains in his teachings on the Bhagavad-gita, the purpose of life is to understand that we are not these material bodies but eternal spiritual souls, part and parcel of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Human life is especially meant for this realization, without which one misses the higher potential of human life.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Recently, “ISKCON”*-affiliated devotees launched a search engine, HareKrishnaSearch.com, ostensibly to provide followers with curated access to information about Krishna consciousness. While this effort might appear superficially noble to some, it reeks of condescension and intellectual infantilization. This initiative is a blatant attempt to micromanage the intellectual and spiritual lives of devotees, reflecting the long-standing deviations of “ISKCON’s” leadership from Srila Prabhupada’s original vision.
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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
In his teachings, Srila Prabhupada sometimes invoked the andha-pangu-nyaya, or “the logic of the blind and the lame,” to illustrate how two limited parties can achieve success by cooperating. Through this metaphor, he conveyed the power of synergy, where limitations become strengths when aligned with Krishna consciousness. Here’s how Srila Prabhupada used this analogy and why it is a valuable tool in preaching Krishna consciousness.
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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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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder-acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), often used simple yet profound analogies to convey deep philosophical truths. One such analogy is that of the frog in the well, which illustrates the limitations of a narrow, materialistic perspective. In his teachings, Srila Prabhupada used this story to critique the pride and narrow-mindedness of those who try to understand the vastness of existence without acknowledging the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna. The analogy challenges the assumptions of secular science and emphasizes that true knowledge begins with accepting God as the ultimate foundation of all reality.
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By Ajit Krishna Dasa
Modern science has highlighted many similarities between humans and animals, such as the capacity for emotions, complex social behaviors, and even certain forms of intelligence. These findings have led some to conclude that humans are “merely” animals, suggesting there is nothing particularly special or unique about human existence compared to that of other species. This view tends to reduce human life to the same biological drives shared with animals—such as the pursuit of food, shelter, and reproduction—overlooking the profound differences that set us apart. From a Vedic perspective, while acknowledging these similarities, there remains a significant distinction: the human capacity for spiritual inquiry and self-realization.
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