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.
The Poetic Irony of Bhagavad-gita 2.5 – 2.8 and 2.11
The Dangers of So-called Neutrality in Preaching
By Ajit Krishna Dasa
The Danger of Adopting an Atheistic Approach
In preaching, I often see devotees of Krishna unknowingly abandon our Vaisnava worldview in favor of an atheistic epistemology. This tends to happen when we engage with atheists or those who rely solely on sense perception and logic—what the Vedic teachings call the aroha-pantha (the ascending path). In such discussions, devotees sometimes concede to the atheistic claim that their aroha-pantha approach is neutral and, therefore, scripture cannot be accepted as proof.
Continue reading “The Dangers of So-called Neutrality in Preaching”Atheists Observe Life but Fail to Account for 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.
Continue reading “Atheists Observe Life but Fail to Account for It”Atheists Assume Their Senses and Mind Are Reliable Without Proof
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.
Continue reading “Atheists Assume Their Senses and Mind Are Reliable Without Proof”Atheism is a Rebellion Against God, Not an Honest Inquiry
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.
Continue reading “Atheism is a Rebellion Against God, Not an Honest Inquiry”The Fundamental Flaw of Atheism
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.
Continue reading “The Fundamental Flaw of Atheism”What Happens After Death?
The Wisdom of Srila Prabhupada: Lesson 10
Question:
What happens to the soul after the death of the body?
Answer:
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.
Continue reading “What Happens After Death?”What Is the Nature of the Soul?
The Wisdom of Srila Prabhupada: Lesson 9
Question:
What is the soul, and how is it different from the body?
Answer:
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.
Continue reading “What Is the Nature of the Soul?”What Is the Role of a Guru in Spiritual Life?
The Wisdom of Srila Prabhupada: Lesson 8:
Question:
Why is a guru necessary for spiritual advancement?
Answer:
A bona fide guru acts as a spiritual guide, leading the disciple on the path of self-realization. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasized that without the guidance of a guru, it is impossible to understand the teachings of the scriptures or achieve genuine spiritual progress.
Continue reading “What Is the Role of a Guru in Spiritual Life?”Why Is Chanting the Hare Krishna Mantra So Important?
The Wisdom of Srila Prabhupada: Lesson 7
Question:
Why is chanting the Hare Krishna mantra emphasized so much in bhakti-yoga?
Answer:
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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