Fatalism or Pragmatism? by Caitanya Carana Dasa
By knowing what is within our control and what is not, we can follow the most balanced practical solution in any given situation Indian thought is sometimes deemed fatalistic, as holding that everything is destined by past karma, thereby leaving little room for human... read more
Bringing Good Out of Our Mistakes by Caitanya Carana Dasa
If we don't compound our mistakes by forgetting Krishna , He can use them to bring good out of the bad Sometimes when we commit mistakes, we may become embarrassed, irritated or enraged with ourselves. If we become excessively disturbed, that often becomes a... read more
Should We Hate the Mind ? by Caitanya Carana Dasa
Neither foolish acceptance nor rigid rejection of mind's demands will help in controlling the mind In our daily life, we are often misled by the mind. Under its spell, we do things that we regret later. When its schemes get us into trouble repeatedly, we may start... read more
Mind the Mind By Caitanya Carana Dasa
Being our closest companion, the mind needs to be constantly monitored, under the lens of divine intelligence The word mind, as used in common parlance, connotes many things including awareness, intellect, memory, attention, intention and determination. Despite its... read more