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• 15:07, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page Mindless and Senseless – The Psychology and Flaw of Becoming an Impersonalist (Created page with "One of the most common pitfalls on the path of transcendence is the desire to merge into the Absolute, denying the personality of God and the individuality of the soul. Śrīla Prabhupāda rigorously analyzes the psychology behind becoming an impersonalist. He argues that this desire is not a sign of high spiritual advancement, but rather a reaction to material frustration. Unable to use their senses for the satisfaction of the Lord, and tired of the suffering caused by...")
• 15:02, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page Imitating the Lord - The False Desire to Become an Enjoyer (Created page with "Why are we here? According to Śrīla Prabhupāda, the existence of the material world can be traced back to a single, rebellious desire: the living entity's wish to imitate God. Instead of remaining in their constitutional position as the servant (the enjoyed), the soul desires to become the master (the enjoyer). This attempt to usurp the position of Kṛṣṇa is the seed of material life, leading to the development of false ego and the complex web of karma. <div cl...")
• 14:07, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page How Motivated Prayer Leads to Becoming an Atheist (content was: "#REDIRECT How Motivated Prayers Lead to Becoming an Atheist", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 14:06, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page How Motivated Prayer Leads to Becoming an Atheist to How Motivated Prayers Lead to Becoming an Atheist
• 14:02, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page To Become Authority is Simply to Follow – The Vedic Secret of Becoming an Authority (content was: "#REDIRECT Vedic Secret to Become an Authority Is Simply to Follow", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 14:02, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page To Become Authority is Simply to Follow – The Vedic Secret of Becoming an Authority to Vedic Secret to Become an Authority Is Simply to Follow
• 13:24, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page To Become Authority is Simply to Follow – The Vedic Secret of Becoming an Authority (Created page with "In modern culture, becoming an authority is often associated with originality, innovation, and independence. A person is considered an authority if they discover something new or assert a unique perspective. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda presents a radically different definition based on Vedic epistemology. To become an authority in spiritual science does not require one to be an inventor; it requires one to be a faithful carrier. Just as a wire becomes an authority on e...")
• 13:18, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page How Motivated Prayer Leads to Becoming an Atheist (Created page with "Why do people who consider themselves religious suddenly lose their faith? Śrīla Prabhupāda offers a profound psychological insight into the phenomenon of becoming an atheist. He explains that for many, belief in God is transactional: "I give devotion, You give protection/wealth." When this material motivation is frustrated—when tragedy strikes despite prayer—the fragile foundation of their faith crumbles. This article examines the danger of treating the Supreme...")
• 13:07, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page Choice Between Becoming a God or an Animal Like Dog (Created page with "According to Vedic science, the human form of life is a junction where the soul makes a choice between elevation and degradation. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently contrasts the potential of the human being to become a "god" (a godly person or demigod) with the risk of becoming a "dog" (an animal). This article explores the mechanics of this choice, warning against the animalistic trends of modern society while offering the sublime alternative of becoming a surrendered serv...")
• 13:00, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page From Becoming Agitated by Lust to Becoming Agitated by Ecstasy (Created page with "The mind is naturally restless and flickering. In the material world, this restlessness manifests as agitation due to sense objects. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that the most powerful source of this agitation is the attraction between man and woman. However, the process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not meant to kill the active nature of the soul. Rather, it is meant to purify it. This article traces the journey from the dangerous agitation of material lust to the subl...")
• 12:53, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page Why Everyone is Becoming Afraid in the Material World (Created page with "Fear is a constant companion of the conditioned soul. In Sanskrit, it is known as ''bhaya''. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that just as eating, sleeping, and mating are demands of the body, "becoming afraid" is a fundamental symptom of material existence. From the small ant to the King of Heaven, everyone is anxious about protecting their position. This article explores the root causes of this universal fear and how it can be transformed from a source of suffering into an...")
• 12:38, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page From Becoming Affected by Matter to Becoming Affected by Spirit (Created page with "In the material world, to be "affected" usually implies falling under the influence of something external. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the conditioned soul is constantly being affected by the three modes of material nature—goodness, passion, and ignorance. However, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa, is unique because He never falls under this influence. This article explores the distinction between the fallible living entity and the infallible Lord,...")
• 12:26, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page From Material Addiction to Becoming Addicted to Kṛṣṇa (Created page with "The word "addiction" usually carries a negative connotation, bringing to mind dependency on drugs, alcohol, or illicit behaviors. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the propensity to be addicted is an inherent characteristic of the soul. We are pleasure-seeking entities, and we inevitably become attached to whatever gives us pleasure. This article explores the dynamic of shifting this natural propensity from the destructive habits of material life to the liberati...")
• 11:24, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 11:18, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 11:06, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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,...")
• 11:00, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 10:54, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 10:47, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 10:42, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 10:38, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 10:34, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 10:29, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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,...")
• 10:22, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 10:15, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 10:06, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page "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'')...")
• 09:59, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:53, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:46, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:38, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:33, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page "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...")
• 09:07, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page 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...")
• 09:01, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page "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...")
• 08:48, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page "God is Not Cheap" - Exposing the Fallacy of the "I Am God" Philosophy (Created page with "In the marketplace of spiritual ideas, the concept that "I am God" has become a fashionable commodity. Various gurus and philosophers proclaim that every being is the Supreme Lord, merely temporarily covered by ignorance. Śrīla Prabhupāda confronted this philosophy with uncompromising logic and scriptural authority. He labeled the "I am God" mentality as the "last snare of māyā"—the ultimate illusion that traps the soul in the material world under the guise of lib...")
• 08:27, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page A Devotee is as Good as the Book (content was: "#REDIRECT A Devotee Is as Good as the Book", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 08:27, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page A Devotee is as Good as the Book to A Devotee Is as Good as the Book
• 08:26, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page A Great Misnomer - Why So-Called Economic Development is a Trap (content was: "#REDIRECT A Great Misnomer - Why So-Called Economic Development Is a Trap", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 08:26, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page A Great Misnomer - Why So-Called Economic Development is a Trap to A Great Misnomer - Why So-Called Economic Development Is a Trap
• 07:56, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page Soul's Journey Through Boyhood (content was: "#REDIRECT Soul's Journey through Boyhood", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 07:56, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page Soul's Journey Through Boyhood to Soul's Journey through Boyhood
• 04:58, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page Perfection Through Acting for Kṛṣṇa (content was: "#REDIRECT Perfection through Acting for Kṛṣṇa", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 04:58, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page Perfection Through Acting for Kṛṣṇa to Perfection through Acting for Kṛṣṇa
• 09:42, 12 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page God Is Free From Material Contamination - The Transcendental Nature of the Supreme (content was: "#REDIRECT God Is Free from Material Contamination - The Transcendental Nature of the Supreme", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 09:42, 12 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page God Is Free From Material Contamination - The Transcendental Nature of the Supreme to God Is Free from Material Contamination - The Transcendental Nature of the Supreme
• 08:33, 12 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page Accepting Knowledge From The Infallible Vedic Authority (content was: "#REDIRECT Accepting Knowledge from the Infallible Vedic Authority", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 08:32, 12 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page Accepting Knowledge From The Infallible Vedic Authority to Accepting Knowledge from the Infallible Vedic Authority
• 15:01, 11 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs deleted page More Than a Religion - The Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Is A Cultural Movement (content was: "#REDIRECT More Than a Religion - The Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Is a Cultural Movement", and the only contributor was "Navakishora Mukunda" (talk))
• 15:00, 11 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs moved page More Than a Religion - The Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Is A Cultural Movement to More Than a Religion - The Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Is a Cultural Movement
• 14:59, 11 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page More Than a Religion - The Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Is A Cultural Movement (Created page with "In the modern world, "religion" is often viewed as a private matter of faith or sentiment, something one does on Sunday or Friday. Śrīla Prabhupāda, however, presented the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement as something far more comprehensive. He described it as a cultural movement—a complete system of education, behavior, philosophy, and science intended to uplift the entire human society. Unlike sectarian religions that often divide people, this culture is design...")
• 14:53, 11 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page What the Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Movement Has Established and Achieved (Created page with "In a remarkably short span of time, the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement transformed from the vision of a solitary monk into a global spiritual powerhouse. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently reflected on what the movement "has" done—its establishment, its mission, and its rapid expansion. He described these achievements not as personal triumphs, but as evidence of Kṛṣṇa's ''acintya-śakti'' (inconceivable potency). This article summarizes what the Kṛṣṇa consc...")