Philosophy Subcategories
Philosophy Articles
April 03 2008: Invest In Your Eternal Bank Account by: vgevge
Material activities lead to material credits which end with the material body. Spiritual activities give rise to spiritual credits, which determine our destination in our next lives
April 02 2008: Are We The Makers Of Our Destiny? by: vgevge
Destiny determines the results of actions, it does not determine our actions, therefore success requires both endeavor and destiny.
April 01 2008: About The Epitome of Vanity by: vgevge
All the hankering and clamoring for fame, profit, distinction, and adoration of this world is all vanity, for we cannot take any of such things with us at the end of this life.
March 28 2008: The Real Wealth Of Our Spirit Soul by: vgevge
Devotional service is the real wealth of the spirit soul, because it brings him in touch with the supremely wealthy person -- the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
February 04 2008: Making the Connection between Your Well-being and Living in Abundance Brings Happiness by: CarmB
Many people do not understand what is meant by the concept well-being or how to achieve it. And most people honestly do not feel that their well-being can affect their ability to prosper or attract abundance in their lives.
October 10 2007: Inmate 's Love of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Srila Prabhupada 's Books by: vgevge
The following is a compilation of inmate 's quotes about their experience reading Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Srila Prabhupada 's books.The first I knew of Bhagavad Gita As It Is was from word of mouth a
July 29 2007: Dealing With Blame in ISKCON by: vgevge
Yesterday one devotee was commenting that on each level of ISKCON management we find devotees blaming the persons on the level just above them for their problems. That is if one is a cook in the templ
July 27 2007: More On Autonomy And Thankfulness by: vgevge
Also we find in the Gita that on the brahman platform cravings are non-existent, and one is qualified to transcend this world and perform pure devotional service. Also one experiences true happiness o
July 26 2007: What You Are Supposed To Do And What You Want To Do by: vgevge
It 's been a few days since I wrote my blog, and I have really been missing the writing. For the last few days I have been at the GBC meeting in New Vrindavan so time has been short. But I have learnt
July 25 2007: Desire Good Things For Others And Good Things Will Happen by: vgevge
So, the person who is desiring to get a new sports car, beautiful wife, etc. is simply exhausting the fruits of his previous pious activities. If he knew this he would be more careful about his desire
July 24 2007: Learn To Control Your Anger by: vgevge
This morning in Bhagavatam class we discussed anger and how to deal with it. This discussion was in the context of the description of Lord Boar speaking in such a way as to make Hiranyaksa angry. "The
July 23 2007: Not Always Getting What The Heart Desires by: vgevge
There is a philosophy going around that if you desire something enough in a positive way, and you visualize it continually the universe will deliver the fruits of that desire. There are some instances
July 22 2007: Have Love And Self-Esteem For Yourself And Krishna by: vgevge
That 's an interesting title for a Krishna conscious blog-"Love Yourself." Many devotees are under the impression that we should love Krishna and denigrate ourselves! It is understandable that they thi
July 21 2007: If You Desire Something Enough, The Universe Will Deliver It by: vgevge
There is a philosophy going around that if you desire something enough in a positive way, and you visualize it continually the universe will deliver the fruits of that desire.There are some instances
July 20 2007: In Real Love/Empathy/Compassion There is Equality, and Hierarchy Vanishes Like the Mist by: vgevge
This is different from sympathy in which one from a superior position simply feels sorry for thosewho are suffering. In real love/empathy/compassion there is equality and hierarchy vanishes like the m
July 19 2007: One Must Recognize One 's Needs by: vgevge
I am studying several books (in addition to my Kcon studies) right now that deal with the structure of different types of organizations, the power of Authority, books on Non Violent Communication (whi
July 18 2007: We Should Appreciate All Services Done for Krishna by: vgevge
This mood of intolerance of others service represents an insecurity. If we are truly convinced about the potency of our service, we don't need to belittle others. We should appreciate all services don
July 17 2007: Letters From Prison Inmates About Bhagavad Gita As It Is by: vgevge
Two months prior to 2006 Gita Jayanti festival, I requested inmates, who regularly write to me, to write down a few lines about how they received the 1st copy of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and what they l
July 16 2007: Understanding Material Nature And How To Live In The Real World by: vgevge
But since we don't have these siddhis it behooves us to be aware of how the material nature affects our bodies.It is amazing to me how devotees are oftentimes in denial of this: in our diet, sleeping
July 15 2007: Love Of Krishna 's Practices And Prayers by: vgevge
By the practices and prayers I mentioned (and of course by the mercy of Srila Prabhupada and Radha Govinda), I am feeling a radical softening of the heart and the feeling of intense love for Krishna 's
July 14 2007: We Should Think In a Positive Way To Get Rid of Anarthas by: vgevge
Today is Lord Nrisimha 's appearance. I appeal to Krishna in that form to eradicate the anarthas in my heart so that I can perform pure devotional service. Those anarthas are our real enemies, not exte
July 13 2007: Why Krishna Consciousness Is Joyfully Performed by: vgevge
Last night we had a interesting discussion about austerities. My understanding is that Krishna consciousness is meant to be "joyfully performed." In other words, whatever austerities that we may execu
July 12 2007: More On Chanting Properly To Krishna by: vgevge
It is also hard for me to relate when someone says something like: "That was an ecstatic kirtan," which indicates some other kirtan wasn't ecstatic or that someone thinks they have to travel hundreds
July 11 2007: Better Ways Of Eating For Krishna And Prabhupada by: vgevge
Now comes the controversial part where I attempt to explain how many of our habits (that we confuse with Kcon) or activities may be harming us or at least not contributing to our health. Lets take eat
July 10 2007: The Attributes of Plants, and the Spirit of Life - a Shaman’s Perspective. by: HGC
The shamans work with the power of the plants in many ways, the colours of the flowers, the perfume, their shape, form, and associations. This although does not play a role in modern medicine, this understanding has a long history in the human relationship and dependence on plants.
Page 1 of 2
[1] [2]
Tags: Philosophy
