Illusions of Enjoyment by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
The nature of the self is to be joyful. Why do our attempts to secure happiness often result in misery? sri-prahrada uvaca matir na krsne paratah svato va mitho 'bhipadyeta grha-vratanam adanta-gobhir visatam tamisram punah punas carvita-carvananam "Prahlada... read more
First We Must Understand What God Is by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Only then can we begin to understand our intimate relationship with Him. Devotee: [Reads Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.1.1] "O my Lord, Sri Krsna, son of Vasudeva, O all-pervading Personality of Godhead. I offer my respectful obeisances unto You. I... read more
Why God Descends by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Without favoring one religion over another, Lord Krsna appears among us to teach the essence of all religion. yada yada hi dharmasya glanir bhavati bharata abhyutthanam adharmasya tadatmanam srjamy aham "Whenever and wherever there is a decline in religious... read more
The Varieties of Happiness by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Vedic literature describes the various levels of enjoyment. Life's goal is to find the highest level. Devotee [Reads from The Nectar of Devotion]: "There are three kinds of happiness: material, spiritual, and devotional. Devotional service and... read more