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- 22:39, 29 December 2025 Characteristics And Activities Of Liberated Souls (hist | edit) [9,945 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "A liberated soul is not a mythical figure but a practical reality of spiritual perfection described extensively in Vedic literature. Such a person has severed the knot of material attachment and is situated in their original constitutional position as an eternal servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. While appearing to be within the material world, a liberated soul is untouched by the dualities of happiness and distress, seeing everything in relation to the Absol...")
- 22:26, 29 December 2025 Tasting Kṛṣṇa's Prasādam as the Beginning of Devotional Service (hist | edit) [8,023 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the path to spiritual perfection is described as both sublime and practical. The article explores the fundamental instruction that devotional service begins with the tongue. Rather than imposing dry renunciation, the process utilizes the natural functions of the tongue—speaking and tasting—to connect the soul with the Supreme Lord through the chanting of the Holy Names and the honoring of ''kṛṣṇa-prasādam''. <div c...")
- 22:13, 29 December 2025 Engage The Tongue To Chant And Take Prasādam (hist | edit) [8,874 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the path to spiritual perfection is not achieved through severe austerities or dry philosophical speculation, but through the joyful engagement of the senses. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently highlights that the process of ''bhakti-yoga'' begins with the tongue. By engaging this organ in two specific activities—chanting the holy names of God and tasting sanctified food known as ''prasādam''—a practitioner can easily transce...")
- 22:02, 29 December 2025 Chanting And Prasādam Distribution As The Recommended Yajña For This Age (hist | edit) [10,211 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is founded on the dynamic principles established by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, primarily the chanting of the Holy Names and the distribution of sanctified food, known as ''prasādam''. This article explores Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings on how these two activities form the essential tracks of the preaching mission, offering a practical and joyful means for the conditioned souls to re-establish their relationship with...")
- 21:44, 29 December 2025 Significance of Honoring and Distributing Prasādam (hist | edit) [10,686 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "This article explores the profound spiritual science behind ''prasādam'', the sanctified remnants of food offered to Lord Kṛṣṇa. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that honoring ''prasādam'' is not a ritual of eating but a process of purification that controls the senses, cures material attachment, and liberates all living entities. Through the extensive distribution of this mercy, the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement seeks to spiritually uplift society, proving th...")
- 21:40, 29 December 2025 Vaishnava Custom of Offering Prasādam to Devotees of God (hist | edit) [8,910 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "<div class="toc-right">__TOC__</div> The custom of offering ''prasādam'' to the devotees of God is a cornerstone of Vaiṣṇava culture, embodying the principles of humility, service, and spiritual association. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that this practice is not just about feeding the body but is a transcendental transaction that purifies the consciousness and solidifies the bonds of affection within the spiritual community. From the personal example of Śrī Cai...")
- 21:35, 29 December 2025 Conquering The Tongue With Nice Prasādam (hist | edit) [8,604 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the practice of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the tongue is considered the most critical sense to control, as it directs the other senses towards material engagement. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that one cannot suppress the tongue's desire for enjoyment through artificial austerity; instead, one must engage it in tasting ''kṛṣṇa-prasādam''—foodstuff that has been sanctified by being offered to the Lord. By honoring nice ''prasādam'', a devotee not only conquers...")
- 21:30, 29 December 2025 Transcendental Nature Of Mahā-prasādam (hist | edit) [8,006 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "Mahā-prasādam, the remnants of food offered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is not merely a ritualistic substance but the Lord Himself appearing in the form of mercy. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that understanding the absolute nature of these remnants is crucial for spiritual advancement, as they are completely distinct from ordinary material food. By honoring mahā-prasādam with faith and devotion, one purifies their existence and directly associates with t...")
- 21:23, 29 December 2025 Controlling The Tongue With Kṛṣṇa's Prasādam (hist | edit) [8,482 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the science of ''bhakti-yoga'', the tongue is identified as the most voracious and difficult sense to conquer, yet it holds the key to spiritual perfection. Śrīla Prabhupāda consistently teaches that by engaging the tongue in the service of the Lord—specifically by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa ''mantra'' and eating only ''kṛṣṇa-prasādam''—one can easily control the mind and other senses. This article explores the philosophy behind spiritualized eating,...")
- 21:19, 29 December 2025 Controlling Senses By Accepting God's Prasādam (hist | edit) [7,510 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the process of controlling the senses does not begin with repression but with positive engagement, specifically starting with the tongue. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that the tongue is the most difficult sense to control, yet it is the gateway to spiritual realization. By restricting the tongue to vibrating the holy name and accepting only ''prasādam''—food offered to the Supreme Personality of Godhead—the devotee spir...")
- 21:16, 29 December 2025 Eating Prasādam As Essential Devotional Service To God (hist | edit) [10,337 bytes] Manik Gupta (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In the science of Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the activity of eating is elevated from a mere bodily function to a sublime spiritual exchange known as honoring ''prasādam''. Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasizes that spiritual realization does not require abrupt renunciation of the world, but rather the dovetailed engagement of the senses in the service of the Lord. Among all the senses, the tongue is considered the most voracious and difficult to control; yet, it holds the key...")