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Krishna's Mercy


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    Noticing The Source Of Everything

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 13:18


    “The Vedic scriptures and the acharyas, or saintly teachers, are compared to expert boatmen, and the facilities of the human body are compared to favorable breezes that help the boat ply smoothly to its desired destination.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shri Ishopanishad, 3 Purport) 

    Five Times I Had To Tell People About Something Good I Did

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 9:28


    “'After planting the tulasi tree before your house, you should daily circumambulate that tulasi plant, serve her by giving her water and other things, and continuously chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.'” (Narada Muni speaking to the hunter, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Madhya 24.261)

    Why Is Birth Considered A Misery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 9:25


    “O scion of Bharata [Arjuna], O conquerer of the foe, all living entities are born into delusion, overcome by the dualities of desire and hate.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.27)

    Why Did Prahlada Have To Be Weird

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 10:33


    “Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.' This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Narasimha Purana, 41.59-60)

    Five Sources Of Knowledge For Krishna-lila

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 12:27


    “'O naughty child, now try going from here, if you can.' Having spoken thus, she returned to her household duties.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.6.15)

    Bypassing The Gatekeepers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 8:16


    “The highest perfection of human life, achieved either by complete knowledge of matter and spirit, by practice of mystic powers, or by perfect discharge of occupational duty, is to remember the Personality of Godhead at the end of life.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 2.1.6)

    Five Symbolic Aspects To The Aghasura Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 13:17


    “In the yoga system, by the perfection called mahima-siddhi, one can expand himself as he desires. The demon Aghasura expanded himself up to eight miles and assumed the shape of a very fat serpent. Having attained this wonderful body, he stretched his mouth open just like a mountain cave. Desiring to swallow all the boys at once, including Krishna and Balarama, he sat on the path.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Volume 1, Chapter 12)

    Five Pessimistic Predictions About The Newborn

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 13:25


    “The material world is so made that unless one becomes a clever diplomat, his life will be a failure. Not to speak of human society, even the society of lower animals, the birds and bees, cleverly manages its bodily demands of eating, sleeping and mating. Human society competes nationally or individually, and in the attempt to be successful the entire human society becomes full of diplomacy. We should always remember that in spite of all diplomacy and all intelligence in the struggle for our existence, everything will end in a second by the supreme will. Therefore, all our attempts to become happy in this material world are simply a delusion offered by maya.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 3.30.9 Purport)

    Why Wasn't Hanuman Bitter Towards The Higher Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 8:13


    “I offer my obeisances unto you, O daughter of Daksha. Indeed, I have entered your mouth, and the truth of the boon granted to you has been maintained. I shall now go to where Vaidehi is.” (Hanuman speaking to Surasa, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 1.169)

    Why Are Jnana And Yoga Considered Inferior To Bhakti

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 10:46


    “In the yoga system, by the perfection called mahima-siddhi, one can expand himself as he desires. The demon Aghasura expanded himself up to eight miles and assumed the shape of a very fat serpent. Having attained this wonderful body, he stretched his mouth open just like a mountain cave. Desiring to swallow all the boys at once, including Krishna and Balarama, he sat on the path.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Volume 1, Chapter 12)

    Two Unexpected People Offended By Krishna's Universal Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 9:47


    “O son of Pritha, those who take shelter in Me, though they be of lower birth – women, vaishyas [merchants], as well as shudras [workers]— can approach the supreme destination.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.32)

    Four Disputes In Krishna-lila Where We Checked With The Judges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 12:09


    “In the yoga system, by the perfection called mahima-siddhi, one can expand himself as he desires. The demon Aghasura expanded himself up to eight miles and assumed the shape of a very fat serpent. Having attained this wonderful body, he stretched his mouth open just like a mountain cave. Desiring to swallow all the boys at once, including Krishna and Balarama, he sat on the path.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Volume 1, Chapter 12)

    Five Disputes With Narasimha Where We Checked With The Judges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 12:27


    “Shri Hari, who is the Lord of the demigods, who is worshiped by the people of the world, for benefiting the moving and nonmoving beings of the world took that dreadful form through His own energy and tore apart Hiranyakashipu, who caused suffering to so many, with His nails.” (Narasimha Purana, 44.43)

    Five Reasons I Don't Trust Devotees Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 13:33


    “O son of Pritha, those who take shelter in Me, though they be of lower birth – women, vaishyas [merchants], as well as shudras [workers]— can approach the supreme destination.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.32)

    Five People Who Should Be Above Paranoia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 9:22


    “Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.' This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Narasimha Purana, 41.59-60)

    Why Does Sadhu-Sanga Feel Like A Convention Of Salesmen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 9:27


    “Shri Hari, who is the Lord of the demigods, who is worshiped by the people of the world, for benefiting the moving and nonmoving beings of the world took that dreadful form through His own energy and tore apart Hiranyakashipu, who caused suffering to so many, with His nails.” (Narasimha Purana, 44.43)

    Five People Who Ignore Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 9:27


    “Being freed from attachment, fear and anger, being fully absorbed in Me and taking refuge in Me, many, many persons in the past became purified by knowledge of Me – and thus they all attained transcendental love for Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 4.10)

    When You Become The Bad Guy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 10:39


    “One time, that wicked king of the Daityas saw his son of lotus-like face and beautiful eyes, surrounded by women, having returned from the home of the guru. In his hand, that boy was holding a slate which had the mark of a chakra at the top and the name of Krishna written with great adoration.” (Narasimha Purana, 41.35-36)

    Like Volunteering For A Lifetime Of Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 7:57


    “One time, that wicked king of the Daityas saw his son of lotus-like face and beautiful eyes, surrounded by women, having returned from the home of the guru. In his hand, that boy was holding a slate which had the mark of a chakra at the top and the name of Krishna written with great adoration.” (Narasimha Purana, 41.35-36)

    What Exactly Am I Working For

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 7:50


    “One time, that wicked king of the Daityas saw his son of lotus-like face and beautiful eyes, surrounded by women, having returned from the home of the guru. In his hand, that boy was holding a slate which had the mark of a chakra at the top and the name of Krishna written with great adoration.” (Narasimha Purana, 41.35-36)

    Can Fearlessness Be Bought And Prescribed

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 8:46


    “When Lord Narasimhadeva saw the small boy Prahlada Maharaja prostrated at the soles of His lotus feet, He became most ecstatic in affection toward His devotee. Raising Prahlada, the Lord placed His lotus hand upon the boy's head because His hand is always ready to create fearlessness in all of His devotees.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 7.9.5)

    Why Not Use AI To Assist In Prayers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 8:20


    “Shri Hari, who is the Lord of the demigods, who is worshiped by the people of the world, for benefiting the moving and nonmoving beings of the world took that dreadful form through His own energy and tore apart Hiranyakashipu, who caused suffering to so many, with His nails.” (Narasimha Purana, 44.43)

    Five Complaints About Kids Today

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 12:38


    “Shri Hari, who is the Lord of the demigods, who is worshiped by the people of the world, for benefiting the moving and nonmoving beings of the world took that dreadful form through His own energy and tore apart Hiranyakashipu, who caused suffering to so many, with His nails.” (Narasimha Purana, 44.43)

    The Magic Is In The Momentum

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 9:54


    “Those who are on this path are resolute in purpose, and their aim is one. O beloved child of the Kurus, the intelligence of those who are irresolute is many-branched.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 2.41)

    Five Cases Of Elasticity Exhibited By Krishna

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 9:46


    “Lord Krishna saw 16,100 young princesses, who had been kidnapped and held captive there. When the princesses saw the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, enter the palace, they immediately became captivated by the beauty of the Lord and prayed for His causeless mercy. Within their minds, they decided to accept Lord Krishna as their husband without any hesitation.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Volume 2, Chapter 4)

    Elasticity Is An Attribute Of The Infrastructure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 7:40


    “Lord Krishna saw 16,100 young princesses, who had been kidnapped and held captive there. When the princesses saw the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, enter the palace, they immediately became captivated by the beauty of the Lord and prayed for His causeless mercy. Within their minds, they decided to accept Lord Krishna as their husband without any hesitation.” (Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Volume 2, Chapter 4)

    What If I Am Afraid Of Krishna Consciousness

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 11:01


    “You crossed over the ocean of one hundred yojanas wide, the reservoir of sharks and alligators, as if it were a small puddle.” (Sita Devi speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 36.8)

    How Do You Know The Human Birth Is Rarely Achieved

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 9:50


    “Prahlada Maharaja said: One who is sufficiently intelligent should use the human form of body from the very beginning of life—in other words, from the tender age of childhood—to practice the activities of devotional service, giving up all other engagements. The human body is most rarely achieved, and although temporary like other bodies, it is meaningful because in human life one can perform devotional service. Even a slight amount of sincere devotional service can give one complete perfection.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 7.6.1)

    Not Saying Anything He Doesn't Mean

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 6:58


    “Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.' This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Narasimha Purana, 41.59-60)

    Five Stops On A Tour Of Appreciation In Vrindavana

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 8:05


    “'O naughty child, now try going from here, if you can.' Having spoken thus, she returned to her household duties.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.6.15)

    The Irony Of The Requests

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 9:08


    “Shri Hari, who is the Lord of the demigods, who is worshiped by the people of the world, for benefiting the moving and nonmoving beings of the world took that dreadful form through His own energy and tore apart Hiranyakashipu, who caused suffering to so many, with His nails.” (Narasimha Purana, 44.43)

    Radhashtami 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 7:36


    “Here someone sat down, decorated with flowers by Him. She must have worshiped Vishnu, who is the soul of all, in a previous birth.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.13.34)

    The Need To Perform For A Crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 7:40


    “Always chanting My glories, endeavoring with great determination, bowing down before Me, these great souls perpetually worship Me with devotion.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.14)

    Science Only Recognizes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 10:22


    “'O naughty child, now try going from here, if you can.' Having spoken thus, she returned to her household duties.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.6.15)

    Five Things To Appreciate In Gokula-Vrindavana

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 11:31


    “'O naughty child, now try going from here, if you can.' Having spoken thus, she returned to her household duties.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.6.15)

    There Is Nothing Sinful About Showing Appreciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 11:02


    “'O naughty child, now try going from here, if you can.' Having spoken thus, she returned to her household duties.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.6.15)

    Five Things That Every Person Does

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 7:49


    “O son of Kunti, all that you do, all that you eat, all that you offer and give away, as well as all austerities that you may perform, should be done as an offering unto Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 9.27)

    Reconciling The Horrors Of Birth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 8:11


    “Shri Hari, who is the Lord of the demigods, who is worshiped by the people of the world, for benefiting the moving and nonmoving beings of the world took that dreadful form through His own energy and tore apart Hiranyakashipu, who caused suffering to so many, with His nails.” (Narasimha Purana, 44.43)

    If I Could Give Endless Riches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 8:05


    “The Supreme Personality of Godhead said to the brahmana: I am completely under the control of My devotees. Indeed, I am not at all independent. Because My devotees are completely devoid of material desires, I sit only within the cores of their hearts. What to speak of My devotee, even those who are devotees of My devotee are very dear to Me.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 9.4.63)

    Five Settings Rama Had To Navigate

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 10:19


    “The eldest son to that king was named Rama. He was very dear, had a face resembling the moon, was a knower of distinctions, and was the best among all wielders of the bow.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 31.6)

    When Your Social Mileage Runs Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 9:08


    “Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.' This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Narasimha Purana, 41.59-60)

    Three Ways Hanuman Is Adbhuta

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 7:42


    “At night, on the sun having set, Maruti [Hanuman] contracted his body. Becoming the size of a cat, he was a wonderful sight to behold.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.49)

    Five Ways Someone Could Have Made Fun Of Hiranyakashipu

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 10:32


    “Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.' This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Narasimha Purana, 41.59-60)

    Turning An Ocean Into A Puddle

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 8:21


    “You crossed over the ocean of one hundred yojanas wide, the reservoir of sharks and alligators, as if it were a small puddle.” (Sita Devi speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 36.8)

    Three Points of Controversy In Vedic Practices And The Burden Of Proof

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 10:33


    "You should know Krishna to be the original Soul of all living entities. For the benefit of the whole universe, He has, out of His causeless mercy, appeared as an ordinary human being. He has done this by the strength of His internal potency." (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 10.14.55)

    Vyasa Puja 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 9:09


    “The Supreme Lord is situated in everyone's heart, O Arjuna, and is directing the wanderings of all living entities, who are seated as on a machine, made of the material energy.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.61)

    Krishna Janmashtami 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 9:01


    “'O naughty child, now try going from here, if you can.' Having spoken thus, she returned to her household duties.” (Vishnu Purana, 5.6.15)

    The Books Are Too Long

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 8:45


    “Out of many thousands among men, one may endeavor for perfection, and of those who have achieved perfection, hardly one knows Me in truth.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.3)

    Why Do Trust Fund Kids Tend To End Up A Certain Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 9:40


    “In spite of achieving the power to control in all directions and in spite of enjoying all types of dear sense gratification as much as possible, Hiranyakashipu was dissatisfied because instead of controlling his senses he remained their servant.” (Shrimad Bhagavatam, 7.4.19)

    Why Does It Sometimes Feel Like God Can See Right Through Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 8:19


    “When I have spoken to you thus, why are you not responding to me? A pious soul named Sugriva, who is a warrior and a hero among Vanaras, being expelled by his brother, wanders the earth with a distressed mind.” (Hanuman speaking to Rama and Lakshmana, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 3.19-20)

    Five Truths About Narasimha

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 9:15


    “Shri Hari, who is the Lord of the demigods, who is worshiped by the people of the world, for benefiting the moving and nonmoving beings of the world took that dreadful form through His own energy and tore apart Hiranyakashipu, who caused suffering to so many, with His nails.” (Narasimha Purana, 44.43)

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