User contributions for Navakishora Mukunda
15 January 2026
- 12:1812:18, 15 January 2026 diff hist +17 "God is Not Cheap" - Exposing the Fallacy of the "I Am God" Philosophy No edit summary
- 12:1812:18, 15 January 2026 diff hist +18 "Everything Is God, Yet God Is Not Everything" – The Paradox of Acintya-bhedābheda-tattva No edit summary
- 12:1712:17, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4 Dangers of Prematurely Becoming an Ācārya No edit summary
- 12:1612:16, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Dangers of Prematurely Becoming an Ācārya No edit summary
- 12:1512:15, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Critical Importance of Becoming Absorbed in Kṛṣṇa No edit summary
- 12:1412:14, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Easy Path to Becoming a First-Class Yogi No edit summary
- 12:1212:12, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Senses and Māyā No edit summary
- 11:5111:51, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Why Becoming a Vegetarian Is Not Enough No edit summary
- 11:5011:50, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4 Why Becoming a Vegetarian Is Not Enough No edit summary
- 11:5011:50, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Universal Eligibility for Becoming a Vaiṣṇava No edit summary
- 11:4911:49, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Heavy Cost of Shamelessness - Becoming a Tree No edit summary
- 11:4711:47, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Essential Qualifications for Becoming a Teacher No edit summary
- 11:4611:46, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 From Becoming a Servant of the Senses to Becoming a Master No edit summary
- 11:4511:45, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Servant of God or Servant of Dog? – The Choice of Becoming a Servant of Kṛṣṇa No edit summary
- 11:4211:42, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Becoming a Servant of God's Servants - The Highest Perfection Is the Lowest Position No edit summary
- 11:4111:41, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 More Than Saffron Cloth – The Real Meaning of Becoming a Sannyāsī No edit summary
- 11:4011:40, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 "Only by Association" – The Secret to Becoming a Pure Devotee No edit summary
- 11:3911:39, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Topmost Perfection - Becoming a Pure Devotee of God No edit summary
- 11:3811:38, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Not Scholarship but Enthusiasm - How to Become an Empowered Preacher No edit summary
- 11:3611:36, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Defeat in All Activities - The Consequence of Ignoring Ātma-tattva No edit summary
- 11:3411:34, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Guiding the Determined Soul - How Sunīti, Nārada, and Manu Advised Dhruva No edit summary
- 11:3211:32, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 "Everything Is God, Yet God Is Not Everything" – The Paradox of Acintya-bhedābheda-tattva No edit summary
- 11:3011:30, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 Simultaneously One and Different - Understanding Acintya-bhedābheda-tattva No edit summary
- 11:3011:30, 15 January 2026 diff hist +2 Simultaneously One and Different - Understanding Acintya-bhedābheda-tattva No edit summary
- 11:2911:29, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 "Spiritual Suicide" - The Consequences of the "I Am God" Mentality No edit summary
- 11:2611:26, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18 "God is Not Cheap" - Exposing the Fallacy of the "I Am God" Philosophy No edit summary
- 11:2411:24, 15 January 2026 diff hist +5,679 N Dangers of Prematurely Becoming an Ācārya Created page with "The position of an ''ācārya'' is the highest in Vedic culture, representing the transparent medium between the conditioned soul and God. Because of this exalted status, it can become a target for material ambition. Śrīla Prabhupāda issues severe warnings to those who artificially aspire for this post without the requisite purity and authorization. This article examines the spiritual perils of trying to become a master before one has fully perfected the role of a ser..."
- 11:1811:18, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,232 N Critical Importance of Becoming Absorbed in Kṛṣṇa Created page with "The mind is the central pivot of the living entity's existence. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently cites the Vedic principle that whatever the mind is absorbed in at the time of death determines the soul's next body. This psychological law makes the practice of controlling the mind a matter of life and death. This article explores the consequences of material versus spiritual absorption, illustrating how fixing the mind on the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the only path..."
- 11:0711:07, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4 Easy Path to Becoming a First-Class Yogi No edit summary
- 11:0611:06, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,294 N Easy Path to Becoming a First-Class Yogi Created page with "In the modern world, ''yoga'' is often misunderstood as a regimen of physical postures and breathing exercises for health or relaxation. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the actual purpose of becoming a ''yogi'' is far more profound: it is to re-establish our eternal relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead. While the ancient mechanical systems of ''yoga'' are difficult to practice in this age, the path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness offers a simple,..."
- 11:0011:00, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,739 N How to Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Senses and Māyā Created page with "The material world is often compared to a vast ocean of danger where the waves of ''māyā'' (illusion) are constantly trying to drag the living entity down. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently reminds his students that the material energy is extremely strong and difficult to overcome. Even great personalities who are well-versed in Vedic knowledge or established in asceticism can suddenly become victims of their own senses. This article explores the nature of these pitfalls..."
- 10:5410:54, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,302 N Why Becoming a Vegetarian Is Not Enough Created page with "A common misunderstanding about spiritual life is equating it solely with dietary restrictions. While it is true that a devotee of Kṛṣṇa does not eat meat, fish, or eggs, Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that simply refraining from animal flesh is not a high spiritual qualification. Even animals like pigeons and monkeys are vegetarians. This article explores why a meat-free diet, while ethically superior, is insufficient for spiritual perfection without the added eleme..."
- 10:4910:49, 15 January 2026 diff hist −4 Universal Eligibility for Becoming a Vaiṣṇava No edit summary
- 10:4710:47, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,602 N Universal Eligibility for Becoming a Vaiṣṇava Created page with "The term ''Vaiṣṇava'' refers to a devotee of Lord Viṣṇu or Kṛṣṇa. According to Vedic social structures, the ''brāhmaṇa'' is considered the highest class, but Śrīla Prabhupāda consistently teaches that a ''Vaiṣṇava'' is transcendental even to the ''brāhmaṇa''. This article explores the open nature of this supreme qualification, illustrating how the process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness allows anyone—regardless of birth, caste, or past misdeeds..."
- 10:4210:42, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,290 N Heavy Cost of Shamelessness - Becoming a Tree Created page with "The laws of nature are stringent and impartial. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently reminds his audience that the human form of life is not a permanent guarantee; it is a crossroads where one can elevate oneself to the spiritual world or degrade into lower species. Among the various destinations of the soul, the punishment of becoming a tree is highlighted as a specific reaction to dullness, voidism, and notably, the modern propensity for shamelessness. This article explores..."
- 10:3810:38, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,077 N Essential Qualifications for Becoming a Teacher Created page with "In modern society, teaching is often viewed merely as a profession or a means of livelihood. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda elevates the concept of a teacher to a position of supreme responsibility. He strictly warns that without genuine spiritual qualification, anyone who attempts to instruct others is not actually a teacher but a cheater. This article examines the rigorous standards required to become a bona fide guide in human society, distinguishing between those who m..."
- 10:3410:34, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,457 N From Becoming a Servant of the Senses to Becoming a Master Created page with "A central theme in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s teachings is the analysis of who is actually in control: the living entity or their senses. In the material conception of life, although one may claim independence, one is actually dragged by the dictations of sight, taste, and touch. This article explores the distinction between the ''go-dāsa'' (servant of the senses) and the ''gosvāmī'' (master of the senses), explaining how one can regain their spiritual autonomy through d..."
- 10:2910:29, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,096 N Servant of God or Servant of Dog? – The Choice of Becoming a Servant of Kṛṣṇa Created page with "Modern society is driven by the desire for freedom and lordship. Everyone wants to be the master—of their destiny, their environment, and others. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda presents a challenging reality: no one is actually a master. By constitution, every living being is a servant. The only free will we possess is the choice of whom to serve. This article explores the stark choice presented by Vaiṣṇava philosophy: the path of becoming a servant of Kṛṣṇa,..."
- 10:2210:22, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,024 N Becoming a Servant of God's Servants - The Highest Perfection Is the Lowest Position Created page with "In the material world, everyone is competing to be the master. We want to be the boss, the leader, the controller. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda reveals that the spiritual world operates on the exact opposite principle. To advance in spiritual life, one must abandon the desire to be a master and instead cultivate the desire to be a servant. But the philosophy of Lord Caitanya goes deeper: the goal is not just to serve God directly, but to become the servant of God's serv..."
- 10:1510:15, 15 January 2026 diff hist +5,811 N More Than Saffron Cloth – The Real Meaning of Becoming a Sannyāsī Created page with "In the Vedic social system, the final stage of life is ''sannyāsa'', the renounced order. To the common eye, becoming a ''sannyāsī'' is identified by the saffron dress and the carrying of a staff (''daṇḍa''). However, Śrīla Prabhupāda warns against a superficial understanding of this grave responsibility. He argues that if one simply changes dress to live by begging or to gain cheap respect, one destroys the sanctity of Vedic culture. True ''sannyāsa'' is not..."
- 10:0610:06, 15 January 2026 diff hist +5,327 N "Only by Association" – The Secret to Becoming a Pure Devotee Created page with "How does an ordinary person, filled with material desires and habits, transform into a pure devotee of God? Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that this transformation is not a result of personal ability or intellectual prowess. It is a result of infection. Just as one catches a disease by associating with an infected person, one "catches" the quality of pure devotion by associating with a pure devotee. This article explores the essential role of association (''sat-saṅga'')..."
- 09:5909:59, 15 January 2026 diff hist +5,314 N Topmost Perfection - Becoming a Pure Devotee of God Created page with "The Vedic scriptures describe many goals of life: religiosity (''dharma''), economic development (''artha''), sense gratification (''kāma''), and liberation (''mokṣa''). However, Śrīla Prabhupāda points to a stage beyond all these, known as the "topmost perfection" of religious principles: becoming a '''pure devotee''' of the Supreme Lord. While many people approach God for material benefits, a pure devotee seeks nothing but the opportunity to serve. This article..."
- 09:5309:53, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,490 N Not Scholarship but Enthusiasm - How to Become an Empowered Preacher Created page with "In worldly institutions, a teacher or preacher is often judged by their academic degrees, their command of grammar, or their rhetorical flourishes. Śrīla Prabhupāda, however, established a completely different standard for the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. He declared that to become a preacher, one does not need to be a learned scholar; one needs to be alive with spiritual emotion. "A dead man cannot become a preacher," he asserted. The qualification is enthusia..."
- 09:4609:46, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,917 N Defeat in All Activities - The Consequence of Ignoring Ātma-tattva Created page with "In the modern world, activity is often mistaken for progress. People are busy with careers, politics, family, and technology, believing they are advancing. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda issues a stark warning based on the Vedic scriptures: if one performs all these activities without understanding '''''ātma-tattva''''' (the science of the self), one is simply courting defeat. Human life is meant for a specific inquiry—"Who am I?"—and ignoring this question renders a..."
- 09:3909:39, 15 January 2026 diff hist −49 Guiding the Determined Soul - How Sunīti, Nārada, and Manu Advised Dhruva No edit summary
- 09:3809:38, 15 January 2026 diff hist +5,921 N Guiding the Determined Soul - How Sunīti, Nārada, and Manu Advised Dhruva Created page with "'''Advising Dhruva on the Path to Perfection''' The story of Dhruva Mahārāja is a testament to the power of determination guided by proper authority. Dhruva left home as a five-year-old boy, stung by his stepmother's insults and burning with a desire for revenge and material opulence. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that his journey was not a solitary one. At critical junctures, he received specific advice from superior authorities—his mother, his ''guru'', an..."
- 09:3309:33, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,302 N "Everything Is God, Yet God Is Not Everything" – The Paradox of Acintya-bhedābheda-tattva Created page with "One of the greatest theological puzzles is the relationship between the Creator and the creation. If God created the world out of His own energy, is He then distributed everywhere? Is the world God? Or is God completely separate? Śrīla Prabhupāda uses the philosophy of ''acintya-bhedābheda-tattva'' to explain this paradox. The conclusion is a subtle yet powerful maxim: "Everything is God, but God is not everything." This article explores how God can be simultaneousl..."
- 09:0709:07, 15 January 2026 diff hist +5,899 N Simultaneously One and Different - Understanding Acintya-bhedābheda-tattva Created page with "For centuries, philosophers have debated the nature of the relationship between the soul and God. Monists argue that they are one and the same, while dualists insist they are completely different. Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu resolved this conflict with the philosophy of ''acintya-bhedābheda-tattva'': inconceivable simultaneous oneness and difference. Śrīla Prabhupāda describes this as the "perfect philosophy" of the Absolute Truth, supported by the ''Bhagavad-g..."
- 09:0109:01, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,931 N "Spiritual Suicide" - The Consequences of the "I Am God" Mentality Created page with "In the pursuit of spiritual perfection, there is a trap so subtle and dangerous that Śrīla Prabhupāda warned it could lead to "spiritual suicide." This is the "I am God" mentality. While often presented in modern spiritual circles as a high realization, Śrīla Prabhupāda diagnosed it as the "last snare of ''māyā''"—the final desperate attempt of the ego to maintain supremacy. Instead of liberating the soul, this misconception binds it tighter, preventing the ve..."
- 08:5208:52, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4 "God is Not Cheap" - Exposing the Fallacy of the "I Am God" Philosophy No edit summary