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• 15:45, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page "Like Water in Autumn" – Becoming Clear through Kṛṣṇa Consciousness (Created page with "In our material condition, our consciousness is often described as "hazy" or "muddy." We are confused about our identity, our duty, and the ultimate goal of life. This confusion arises from the pollution of material desires. Śrīla Prabhupāda offers a beautiful natural metaphor to explain how this confusion is removed. He compares the process of becoming clear to the arrival of the autumn season. During the monsoon rains, the rivers become muddy and agitated, resembli...")
• 15:40, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page We Are Already Brahman – The Illusion of Becoming Brahman (Created page with "A common misunderstanding in spiritual circles is the idea that one must practice sadhana to transform from a material being into a spiritual being, or to "become Brahman." Śrīla Prabhupāda corrects this notion with a simple yet profound truth: we are already Brahman. The living entity is eternally spiritual by nature. There is no question of becoming something we already are. The problem is not a lack of spiritual substance, but a lack of memory. We have forgotten o...")
• 15:35, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page Prasannātmā – The Joy of Becoming Brahma-bhūta (Created page with "In the material world, happiness is often defined as the satisfaction of desire. However, Vedic philosophy presents a radically different standard. True happiness begins only when material hankering ends. This state is called the ''brahma-bhūta'' platform. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that '''becoming ''brahma-bhūta''''' is the preliminary goal of human life—to realize "I am not this body, I am spirit soul." The primary symptom of this realization is not a display o...")
• 15:28, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page Secret of Becoming Beautiful in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness (Created page with "In modern society, billions of dollars are spent on cosmetics, plastic surgery, and fashion in an attempt to become beautiful. Yet, Śrīla Prabhupāda observed a unique phenomenon: when young people joined the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement and gave up illicit habits, they naturally became "bright-faced." Their beauty was not artificial; it was a symptom of spiritual health. This article explores the Vedic secret of becoming beautiful: not by applying external layer...")
• 15:24, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page "Lump of Flesh" or Lotus Feet? – The Choice of Becoming Attracted (Created page with "The nature of the eyes is to see beauty, and the nature of the mind is to be captivated by it. Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that we cannot stop becoming attracted; we can only choose the object of our attraction. At every moment, the living entity stands at a crossroads: to be captivated by the temporary, flickering beauty of the material world, or to be drawn to the eternal, all-attractive beauty of Śrī Kṛṣṇa. This choice determines whether we remain bound in th...")
• 15:19, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page From Māyā to Kṛṣṇa - The Science of Becoming Attached (Created page with "In many spiritual traditions, attachment is viewed as the enemy. Seekers are told to detach, to become desireless, or to make the mind void. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda offers a more practical and psychologically sound perspective. He explains that the living entity is active by nature, and the mind cannot be made zero. We must be attached to something. Therefore, the science of becoming attached to Kṛṣṇa is the only effective way to become detached from the mate...")
• 15:13, 15 January 2026 Navakishora Mukunda talk contribs created page From Lust to Rage - The Psychology of Becoming Angry (Created page with "Anger is one of the most destructive forces in human relationships, yet few understand its true origin. We often believe we become angry because of external circumstances—someone insulted us, a plan failed, or an injustice occurred. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda traces the root of anger back to a single internal cause: lust (''kāma''). In the material world, anger is simply the transformation of unfulfilled desire. This article explores the psychology behind becoming...")
• 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))