User contributions for Navakishora Mukunda

15 January 2026

• 15:0715:07, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,979‎ N 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..."
• 15:0215:02, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,333‎ N 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..."
• 14:0614:06, 15 January 2026 diff hist 0‎ m How Motivated Prayers Lead to Becoming an Atheist ‎ Navakishora Mukunda moved page How Motivated Prayer Leads to Becoming an Atheist to How Motivated Prayers Lead to Becoming an Atheist
• 14:0214:02, 15 January 2026 diff hist 0‎ m Vedic Secret to Become an Authority Is Simply to Follow ‎ Navakishora Mukunda 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
• 13:2413:24, 15 January 2026 diff hist +5,083‎ N Vedic Secret to Become an Authority Is Simply to Follow ‎ 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..."
• 13:1813:18, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4,883‎ N How Motivated Prayers Lead 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..."
• 13:0713:07, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,644‎ N 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..."
• 13:0013:00, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,180‎ N 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..."
• 12:5312:53, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,084‎ N 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..."
• 12:3812:38, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,348‎ N 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,..."
• 12:2612:26, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,453‎ N 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..."
• 12:2012:20, 15 January 2026 diff hist −7‎ "Everything Is God, Yet God Is Not Everything" – The Paradox of Acintya-bhedābheda-tattva ‎No edit summary
• 12:1912:19, 15 January 2026 diff hist +18‎ "Spiritual Suicide" - The Consequences of the "I Am God" Mentality ‎No edit summary
• 12:1912:19, 15 January 2026 diff hist +20‎ "Only by Association" – The Secret to Becoming a Pure Devotee ‎No edit summary
• 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..."