User contributions for Navakishora Mukunda

15 January 2026

• 17:4917:49, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4‎ Like a Silkworm in a Cocoon – How We Are Becoming Entangled ‎No edit summary
• 17:4817:48, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8,209‎ N Like a Silkworm in a Cocoon – How We Are Becoming Entangled ‎ Created page with "The material world is often compared to a vast forest or a complex network where every step can lead to further entrapment. A striking analogy used by Śrīla Prabhupāda is that of the silkworm. The silkworm works hard to secrete a thread, winding it around itself to create a cocoon. It thinks it is building a comfortable home, but in reality, it is building its own tomb. Similarly, the conditioned soul works tirelessly to create a life of comfort and security, only to..."
• 17:4217:42, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,672‎ N Injecting Life into a Dead Body – The Process of Becoming Enlivened ‎ Created page with "Matter is dull and lifeless. Spirit is conscious and active. Śrīla Prabhupāda uses a striking metaphor to describe the mission of his movement: he explains that the material world is essentially a "dead body." No amount of decoration can make a dead body beautiful or happy. However, when the soul is present, the body appears alive. Similarly, our modern civilization is dead without God, and the purpose of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is to inject spiritual life into it,..."
• 17:3617:36, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,923‎ N When Friends are Becoming Enemies - A Material and Spiritual Analysis ‎ Created page with "In the material world, trust is a fragile commodity. Śrīla Prabhupāda frequently points out that the so-called love and friendship found in human society is not eternal. It is based on mutual gratification, and as soon as that gratification is disturbed, relationships collapse. We see practically that a person who is a dear friend today is '''becoming an enemy''' tomorrow. This article analyzes the causes of this friction and contrasts it with the transcendental enmi..."
• 17:2817:28, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8,245‎ N How to Become Eligible to Return Home, Back to Godhead ‎ Created page with "The spiritual world is a realm of absolute purity. Unlike the material world, which accommodates envy, greed, and lust, the kingdom of God is reserved for those who have revived their original, spotless consciousness. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that just as one needs a visa to enter a foreign country, one must possess the necessary spiritual credentials to enter Vaikuṇṭha. We are currently disqualified due to our attachment to matter. The entire process of Kṛṣ..."
• 17:2317:23, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,982‎ N Karma, Knowledge, and Kṛṣṇa - How to Become Truly Educated ‎ Created page with "In modern society, education is often viewed as the ultimate ticket to success. Parents sacrifice everything to ensure their children earn degrees, believing this guarantees a bright future. Śrīla Prabhupāda offers a more nuanced perspective. While he acknowledges that '''becoming educated''' is a sign of good fortune, he warns that without spiritual direction, even the highest academic qualifications result in ultimate defeat. Real education is not just about learnin..."
• 17:1617:16, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,507‎ N Highest Religion - Becoming Ecstatic in Love of God ‎ Created page with "What is the ultimate goal of religion? Is it simply to follow moral codes, attend temple ceremonies, or believe in a scripture? According to Śrīla Prabhupāda and the Vedic conclusions, these are means to an end. The actual goal is to develop such intense love for the Supreme Personality of Godhead that one loses interest in the material world and naturally exhibits symptoms of spiritual bliss. This state of becoming ecstatic is the defining characteristic of the highe..."
• 17:1117:11, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,571‎ N Definition of Dhīra - How to Avoid Becoming Disturbed ‎ Created page with "The material world is a place of constant flux, compared to an ocean filled with waves. In such an environment, it is natural for the mind to be agitated. Śrīla Prabhupāda observes that modern man is perpetually '''becoming disturbed'''—by financial insecurity, by the demands of the senses, by family conflicts, and by the inevitable decline of the body. However, spiritual maturity is marked by the ability to remain stable amidst this turbulence. This quality is cal..."
• 17:0717:07, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8,194‎ N First Class Propaganda – Why We Must Become Disgusted with Material Life ‎ Created page with "In a world that constantly bombards us with advertisements promising happiness through consumption, the philosophy of Kṛṣṇa consciousness offers a radical counter-narrative: the necessity of '''becoming disgusted'''. Śrīla Prabhupāda boldly asserts that inducing disgust for material life is "first class propaganda." It serves as a hammer-blow to the proponents of materialism and atheism. This disgust is not a symptom of depression, but of sanity. It is the awake..."
• 17:0117:01, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,955‎ N When Life Is Becoming Difficult - Material Struggles and Spiritual Solutions ‎ Created page with "The material world is often described as ''duḥkhālayam''—a place of misery. In the current age, this reality is becoming increasingly palpable. Śrīla Prabhupāda notes that due to the "unauthorized plans" of modern civilization, life is '''becoming difficult''' for the common man. Prices are rising, relationships are fraying, and spiritual knowledge is being covered by the weeds of negligence. Yet, in the face of these formidable obstacles, the Vaiṣṇava philo..."
• 16:5016:50, 15 January 2026 diff hist +12‎ Process of Concentrating on God ‎No edit summary
• 16:4916:49, 15 January 2026 diff hist −14‎ Process of Concentrating on God ‎No edit summary
• 16:4816:48, 15 January 2026 diff hist −19‎ Philosophical Conclusion of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎No edit summary
• 16:4716:47, 15 January 2026 diff hist +116‎ Final Conclusions of Devotional Service ‎No edit summary
• 16:4416:44, 15 January 2026 diff hist +119‎ Conclusion of Bhagavad-gītā - Surrender to Kṛṣṇa ‎No edit summary
• 16:4116:41, 15 January 2026 diff hist −7‎ Concentrating on Kṛṣṇa - Perfection of Yoga ‎No edit summary
• 16:3816:38, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Vairāgya-Vidyā - The Science of Becoming Detached through Devotion ‎No edit summary
• 16:3816:38, 15 January 2026 diff hist +5‎ "First Become Convinced" – The Foundation of Preaching Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎No edit summary
• 16:3716:37, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Cloudy Consciousness – How the Soul is Becoming Contaminated ‎No edit summary
• 16:3616:36, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Becoming Hopeless and Confused – The Remedy of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎No edit summary
• 16:3516:35, 15 January 2026 diff hist −20‎ Why Devotees Are Becoming Compassionate - To Save a Soul ‎No edit summary
• 16:3316:33, 15 January 2026 diff hist +3‎ "Like Water in Autumn" – Becoming Clear through Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎No edit summary
• 16:3316:33, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ We Are Already Brahman – The Illusion of Becoming Brahman ‎No edit summary
• 16:3116:31, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Prasannātmā – The Joy of Becoming Brahma-bhūta ‎No edit summary
• 16:3016:30, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Secret of Becoming Beautiful in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎No edit summary
• 16:2916:29, 15 January 2026 diff hist −4‎ "Lump of Flesh" or Lotus Feet? – The Choice of Becoming Attracted ‎No edit summary
• 16:2816:28, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ From Māyā to Kṛṣṇa - The Science of Becoming Attached ‎No edit summary
• 16:2616:26, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ From Lust to Rage - The Psychology of Becoming Angry ‎No edit summary
• 16:2516:25, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Mindless and Senseless – The Psychology and Flaw of Becoming an Impersonalist ‎No edit summary
• 16:2516:25, 15 January 2026 diff hist −14‎ Imitating the Lord - The False Desire to Become an Enjoyer ‎No edit summary
• 16:2416:24, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Vedic Secret to Become an Authority Is Simply to Follow ‎No edit summary
• 16:2316:23, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ How Motivated Prayers Lead to Becoming an Atheist ‎No edit summary
• 16:2216:22, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Choice Between Becoming a God or an Animal Like Dog ‎No edit summary
• 16:2116:21, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ From Becoming Agitated by Lust to Becoming Agitated by Ecstasy ‎No edit summary
• 16:1916:19, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4‎ Why Everyone is Becoming Afraid in the Material World ‎No edit summary
• 16:1816:18, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ Why Everyone is Becoming Afraid in the Material World ‎No edit summary
• 16:1616:16, 15 January 2026 diff hist −18‎ From Material Addiction to Becoming Addicted to Kṛṣṇa ‎No edit summary
• 16:1516:15, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8,106‎ N Vairāgya-Vidyā - The Science of Becoming Detached through Devotion ‎ Created page with "The human form of life is a rare opportunity to solve the problem of suffering. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that suffering arises from attachment to the temporary body and the material world. Therefore, the cure is becoming detached. However, in a culture that celebrates accumulation and sensual enjoyment, detachment is often misunderstood as a negative or dry state of existence. Kṛṣṇa consciousness presents a dynamic alternative: ''vairāgya-vidyā'', or the sci..."
• 16:0816:08, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8,060‎ N "First Become Convinced" – The Foundation of Preaching Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎ Created page with "In the mission of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness, the most potent weapon is not rhetorical skill or organizational ability, but firm conviction. Śrīla Prabhupāda constantly exhorted his disciples to study the philosophy deeply and become convinced of the Absolute Truth. He taught that one cannot give what one does not possess. If a devotee is filled with doubts, their preaching will be hollow. However, if a devotee has assimilated the philosophy and is unshakeabl..."
• 16:0216:02, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8,064‎ N Cloudy Consciousness – How the Soul is Becoming Contaminated ‎ Created page with "The living entity is constitutionally pure spirit, full of knowledge and bliss. Yet, we currently find ourselves in a state of ignorance and suffering. Śrīla Prabhupāda explains this anomaly through the science of contamination. Just as the clear blue sky can be temporarily obscured by a dark cloud, the pure consciousness of the soul can be covered by the modes of material nature. This process of becoming contaminated is not inherent to the soul's nature but is a resu..."
• 15:5815:58, 15 January 2026 diff hist +9,301‎ N Becoming Hopeless and Confused – The Remedy of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎ Created page with "In the modern world, particularly in affluent nations, there is a striking contradiction. Despite having first-class roads, prestigious universities, and abundant wealth, the younger generation is drifting into a state of hopelessness. Śrīla Prabhupāda diagnosed this condition clinically: society is becoming confused. The reason is that material facilities cannot satisfy the spiritual hunger of the soul. When one tries to eat stones instead of food, satisfaction is im..."
• 15:5315:53, 15 January 2026 diff hist +9,152‎ N Why Devotees Are Becoming Compassionate - To Save a Soul ‎ Created page with "Compassion is often considered a universal human virtue, but in the material world, it is almost always limited to the physical body. We feel sorry when someone is sick, hungry, or poor. However, Śrīla Prabhupāda teaches that true compassion goes much deeper. A devotee of Kṛṣṇa sees that every living entity who has forgotten God is suffering, regardless of their material position. Whether one is a king or a pauper, if one is bound by the laws of ''karma'', they..."
• 15:4615:46, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4‎ "Like Water in Autumn" – Becoming Clear through Kṛṣṇa Consciousness ‎No edit summary
• 15:4515:45, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,110‎ N "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..."
• 15:4015:40, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,800‎ N 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..."
• 15:3515:35, 15 January 2026 diff hist +7,027‎ N 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..."
• 15:2815:28, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8,526‎ N 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..."
• 15:2415:24, 15 January 2026 diff hist +6,598‎ N "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..."
• 15:1915:19, 15 January 2026 diff hist +8,871‎ N 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..."
• 15:1315:13, 15 January 2026 diff hist +4,806‎ N 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..."