“Aindra Prabhu’s Teachings on chanting , Aindra Prabhu frequently cited predecessor teachers like Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, noting that chanting for money, fame, or to impress an audience (bhukti-nama) reduces sacred chanting to a worldly business or sense gratification . He maintained that kirtan is a free-for-all expression of love for Krishna, not a theatrical performance with tickets, drama, or the intent to captivate wealthy crowds. Pure Name vs. Resemblance: He emphasized shuddha-nama (the pure name) sung in deep separation and surrender, contrasting it with commercialized or superficial chanting that fails to awaken true spiritual devotion (bhakti) in the heart . Aindra lived an intensely austere life as a renunciate at the Krishna-Balaram Mandir, sustaining the continuous 24-hour sankirtan without treating it as a paid job or career. Handling Donations: When pilgrims or well-wishers left money near his instruments out of respect, he would promptly have it placed directly into the temple’s official deity donation box rather than keeping it for personal gain. Funds for service: While funds were occasionally collected or accepted strictly to maintain the physical necessities of ongoing temple projects and feeding programs (like Food for Life), the chanting itself was never bartered, sold, or performed as a paid service.KIRTAN . For Aindra Prabhu, kirtan was never a social event or a musical performance; it was a pure, internal offering to Sri Sri Radha-Shyamasundara.
He taught generally.. Shared Devotion . Kirtan is not a performance meant for an audience and a star . It is a circle of equals where hearts open together in harmony . Both leader and follower dissolve their egos into the sound vibration. Never mind ripe mangos or unripe , a mango is a mango .
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Man’s greatest enemy is a lack of true and objective education and culture , such a culture will lead to understanding the human state and its importance. We are not supposed to live lives like sophisticated animals. In real terms, birth , death , old and disease are our greatest enemy , the uncertainty of a next set of circumstances and the taking away of all one is attached to at death are miserable conditions . To be caught up in a life of sensual , mental, and intellectual pleasures without understanding philosophically or scientifically the world around us means we have not used in the best ways a human life . Along with such scientific, philosophical ,cultural, and theological inquiry should come increasing qualities of an individual . Truth , justice, sensitivity , understanding , and the self-evident truths of the equality of all beings must be brought to the realised levels within a practice . Krishna in His Bhagavad Gita gives an analysis of faiths , faiths in the modes of goodness, passion and ignorance as well as the symptoms of each , He also brings insights into pure trancendance, beyond the modes of the materially motivated.
When we consider the causes of conflicts there are many , political systems , religious systems and general tribalism of all sorts , are major causes along with encroachment into others territories , greed , money and exploitation and entitlement follow , pride and arrogance deepens within the hearts of many and this makes many cultures , political or religious feel themselves superior . In the name of religious , political , or cultural fervour, what is supposed to be something wonderful turns out as violence and exploitation and brings the very opposite of the intended purpose. The intelligentsia of any system of knowledge must be sought , they are never fanatics , but people of understanding and they have a broad understanding of multicultured theologies and multicultured political systems, and they realise why they exist .
Living in the material world is complicated at times as histories and cultures mix and clash , Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita give up all variates of religion and cultures within the material world, take a step back and surrender to Me . This message of ultimate knowledge and detachment is important, in every culture, we have monks , nuns, and noble reclusive persons who practice meditations and prayers. Although political issues and general guidance of society are important , all political and cultural systems should be guided by the peaceful and renounced classes. Their ultimate wisdom of spiritual culture are our only hope from every danger in life , there is danger at every step, and ignorance is our greatest enemy. We have problems when the wise are ignored and the unwise present themselves as wise , and we all have the responsibility to distinguish between the two .
Our political classes and highly educated scholars are no doubt very intelligent in so many ways , but unless they are aligned to the objective sciences and the Sattvic intelligentsia who realise their self-evident truths , including the consciousness state and its conditions enclosed in matter , then the political classes as well as scholars of every kind do no favours to society, rather the entanglements and complications within societal affairs increase , Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita their knowledge is stolen away by illusion. http://www.thevedicspectator.com
Divinity is the original energetic source of all the individual particles of consciousness scattered by their own desires throughout the multidimensional universes . To support their needs and wants, the unlimited sources of the marginal , inferia energies, and superior spiritual realms has personally, though His expansions brought forth arrangements to facilitate. Everything is perfectly in place , nothing out of place . The responsive universes , along with the many possibilities, systematised according to particular karmic synchronicities , fulfilling the illusory dreams of lives independent of God , although Divinity is everything and everywhere , dare they know it , the one facilitating the many . The sun and the photons of light particles are the analogy one could consider. All the living beings have the same consciousness energies , but they are expressed differently both in the spiritual and material world. The material world is utilising material atomic energies , and in the spiritual realms, a ” spiritually based atom ” everything there is made of the same eternal consciouseness energy , it is called Cintamani spiritual energies. When the pure energies of pure consciousness leave the energetic source , who is their Divine source , their full potential cannot be realised .
Consequently, they become covered by inferia energies, and their superior nature is naturally somewhat dissipated . These Vedic sciences describing all the energies and the energetic source, including the details of the varigatedness, are highlighted in the Bhagavad Gita , and elaborations of everything are contained in the Srimad Bhagavatam . Explanations and comments of all the Gaudia Vaisnava acaryas makes every thing clear . Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada brought this wisdom to the USA in 1965. The rest is history.. See ..this example from science.
” When energy separates from its source, it becomes dissipated, meaning it transforms into a less useful or “wasted” form, most often as heat, though sometimes as sound. This dissipated energy spreads out and is transferred to the surroundings, becoming difficult to use for other purposes, even though the total amount of energy is conserved.”
This scientific perspective is also applicable to spiritual consciousness . If it leaves the association of Divinity, the potential of consciousness is dissipated as it enters the self-centred material world , and its spiritual bliss is covered by any number of material combinations of matter . However, the original spiritual energy remains preserved but covered . When it returns to the energetic source, it can realise its full potential and increase its own blissful consciousness state in the association of Divinity and other particles of consciousness who thrive in such a spiritual state .
Everyone has free will , but their general choices are immensely different. This the Vedas indicates is due to karma. We don’t all have the choice or capacity to compose a piece of classical music or turn over a million pounds in business in one day , or have the opportunity to associate with a very beautiful person or become one . So many examples can be given to the unlimited reactionary world . The animal , bird, and insect worlds are similar, but their choices are less refined , but nevertheless unlimited
In the human form of life, though , choices and freedoms of some of the most important aspects of life are readily and equally available for anyone in any status of life , no matter karmic synchronicities and its effects . We refer here to the path of choosing philosophically inclined thinking and also choosing to understand ourselves fully . The world is full of myriads of theological and philosophical teachings along with their many applications . It is the arrangement of Divinity ,out of effection , that if anyone takes the slightest steps towards Him , He makes many more steps towards them . Every person can immediately at any time take such steps , everyone has that choice , there is no bias , no discrimination , but rather there is mercy above justice. Thus, in Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says, “Think of Me become My devotee I will protect you from all reactions.”
Within the material world many many complexities are entanglements are present our mind and senses drag us everywhere , so Krishna says I will protect you from your own conditioned life , I will give you the intelligence and show you reality, as it is . Both spiritually and materially.
Planck examined the cream of visible life , as BR Sridhar Swami would say , Planck called this matter quanta energy pulses . Later, Einstein , Bohr, and Schrödinger took these earliest ideas of quantum physics much further and refined these types of concepts and thinking to something like we see in quantum mechanics today . Srila BR Sridhar Swami called visable life and observable matter the cream at the top of the milk , the cream being the form of defined particles that the consciousness had extracted from the milk , by their independent selfish desires . The undefined waves of the many possibilities discussed in quantum mechanics , one might say, are the much larger quantities of milk situated below the cream , as Srila BR Sridhar Swami said . Planck , Bohr, and Schrödinger along with Einstein, brought out this consciousness concept that the consciousness was the observer in the many unlimited realms of possibilities. The definitive observations that make up our observable world are the cream and the wave particles of many possibilities , as yet undefined substances , were the milk , as Srila Sridhar Swami suggested. These physicists underscored the consciousness as the observer , or the actor , that causes matter to present itself in defined packaging in their forms according to our individual karmic synchronicities . The ethereal planes of minds and intelligences are subtle aspects of matter , and the Bhagavatam says they are also sourced from an unlimited pool. In the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, Aniruddha and Pradyumna are divine forms or expansions of Lord Vishnu who preside over the subtle inner workings of the human body and mind. Aniruddha is the presiding deity of the lower mind (manas), governing the surface functions of acceptance and rejection. Pradyumna is the presiding deity of intelligence (buddhi), governing discrimination, doubt, and decision-making .
The origins of all form and personality stems from Krishna, the individual particles of consciousness are expansions of Krishna inherently they are attracted to form and relationships . So attraction for differing types of relationships are already situated within the soul . Krishna says, “Give up all various kinds of religious activities , duties, or hankering for relationships and surrender to me.” Think of Me , develop a relationship with Me .Krishna says further you will come to Me without fail . There will be no more milk and cream , but you will attract different energies , the energies of the eternal blissful plane , the origins of consciousness .Krishna is the cause of all causes . The Christians call God a jealous God , but this means Krishna is saying only I can satisfy you fully and unlimitedly and eternally.
Aristotle said …the country is only as good as its people . Krishna says there are broadly four classes of men , and Vedic cultures are designed as such that education and cultures permeate from the highest cultures downwards in educational systems and throughout the whole society . Whatever a great man does others follow , Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita, So through arts , culture , social sciences, sciences , etc etc , the great , the good and the cultured and spiritually cultured are favoured by Krishna . He wants their influences to be felt by everyone , thus, social and spiritual mobility can take place …that’s the ideal . However, the material world is what it is , and demons and lower consciousness persons try to snatch control…sometimes , the Bhagavatam says , the demons and favoured, and sometimes the Demigod Krishna says , “Again and again, I come or send my representatives to reestablish these good and godly principles.” … We can only do our best to speak on Krishna’s plans , which are the most beneficial for all societies, in cultural and educational terms . Why , because it brings the highest benefits for all , knowledge of dualism and a progressive systemic journey that everyone can take to , although different journeys. sometimes major events occur in the world like the Kurukshetra war. But currently Mahāprabhu has introduced a different approach , the Holy names and the divine sounds will instill a revolution of intelligence within everyone , and gradually over time the obviously good leaders will be seen for what they are, and the rascals will be recognised for what they are , the intelligentsia will prevail .
Plato understood and taught dualism, and could realise the self-evident truth of consciousness as separate from the gross body , although technology has advanced in modern times , its gone backwards in many many crucial ways .Scientific materialism and Darwinian hypothesis is taking us backwards, libertine cultures springs from ignorance of dualism and the sophisticated animal kingdoms spread accross the world. The early Christian may have understood Scientific dualism, but later versions of Christian teachings became dogmatic and less scientific , so much so that they think only humans have souls , this is a misinterpreted text, only humans can commune with God directly, and although God is in the hearts of all conscious beings , because they are souls , the communication is of a different kind.
We can see here the very Vedic socio-political systems favoured by Aristotle..
Very Vedic….
“In his work Politics, Aristotle categorized political systems by how many people rule and whether they govern for the common good or for their own selfish interests. He identified six basic forms of government, dividing them into three correct, just types and three corrupted, unjust perversions.The Six Forms of Government….Kingship (Monarchy): Rule by a single person aimed at the common good; its corrupt perversion is Tyranny, which serves only the tyrant. Aristocracy: Rule by a small group of the most virtuous and capable citizens for the general welfare; ..its corrupt perversion is Oligarchy, which rules for the benefit of the wealthy. Polity (Constitutional Government): Rule by the many (the middle class or general populace) directed toward the common good; its corrupt perversion is Democracy (in Aristotle’s view, mob rule or the poor majority ruling purely in their own narrow self-interest).”
AC Bhaktivedanta Swami called this fools voting in fools ..
Today, money talks and the uncultured and unthinkable businessmen rule the world, see the results….Vedic cultures insist on the intelligentsia directing a saintly king , who is dedicated to all his people..
The Vedic Spectator examins and writes on the psychological effects of the modes of subtle nature as discussed in Bhagavad Gita , it examines the fields of quantum physics and its parallels to the ethereal and atomic realms within the Vedas . Niels Bohr and Schrödinger both studied the Vedas , and their studies and the conclusions of the Copenhagen agreement suggest reality is not merely a plane of classical physics but there are realms of quantum uncertainty . The Vedas define an individual consciousness and the many possibilities driven by free will , uncertainty , and everything contained and confined within a responsive universe . A conscious universe is spoken of , the universal form , that quantum physics just may have revealed to all , it tells us the universe knows what one part of it is doing , although it is billions of miles apart .
The intersection of Vedantic philosophy and quantum mechanics highlights profound conceptual parallels regarding observation, interconnectedness, and the nature of reality. While pioneers like Erwin Schrödinger and Niels Bohr engaged with and drew inspiration from ancient vedic texts, mainstream scientific thinkers find it all too difficult to accept being overly influenced by scientific materialism . Such conceptual mirrors have the atheistic shaking in their boots , after all, perfect mathematical foundations and symmetry are the very foundation of quantum theory as well as the universe around us .
Parallels Between the Vedas and Quantum Theory. The Observer Effect: The Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads position consciousness as primary , where the observer and the observed are fundamentally non-dual . The conclusion of the Bhagavad Gita is rather we are one and different . Spiritual dualism is taught . Early discussions in quantum mechanics where the act of measurement or observation plays a critical role in determination of outcomes , suggest the consciousness can and does manipulate matter past , present and future collide in the Vedic sciences, as Einstein taught , space time continuum . The observer should also be taken as an actor , says the Vedas . Entanglement and Non-Locality: The concept of universal interconnectedness (Tat Tvam Asi) aligns metaphorically with quantum entanglement, where particles separated by vast distances instantaneously mirror or relate to one another’s states. The supersoul, an expansion of Krishna and the greater universal form is fully conscious of every living being as well as every atom and where it should be allocated. The Illusion of Separation: The Vedantic concept of Maya (the illusion of distinct, fragmented material division) parallels the subatomic realization that solid matter dissolves into fluid probabilities and unified wave-like fields , and that the individual free will and determinism drives the responsive arrangements, supervised automatically by Divine algorithmic processes . Historical Nuances in Physics and Philosophy Schrödinger’s Non-Dualism: Erwin Schrödinger explicitly credited the Upanishads for shaping his philosophical views on identity and consciousness, writing that his understanding of the singular “I” directing the body mirrored Vedantic non-dualism (Advaita Vedanta). Schrödinger had an emphasis on oneness of everything , but however the ultimate Vedic conclusion is that everything and everyone is simultaneously one and different from each other and God . Bohr’s Complementarity: Niels Bohr noted that his principle of complementarity—the idea that light or matter , matter is ultimately made up of electrical charges akin to light , can exhibit mutually exclusive properties like wave-like or particle-like behavior depending on who is wanting what .—i.e free will and determinism in the responsive universe.
In reality scientific materialism and Darwinian hypothesis are a dying breed , the Bhaktivedanta institute and the discovery institute will in time revolutionise the sciences, no more guessing and subjective opinions , but rather objectively seen sciences and the world of self evident dualism will arise . That will also effect economics and politics , if you know what you are you know what you need and don’t need . Self-evident truth and respect for everyone and every culture will result
Niels Bohr once said in response to Edward Teller, who was glorifying Bohr for his quantum physics thinking , ” Are you suggesting this is all a dream .” During the Copenhagen agreement discussions between Bohr and Schrödinger sometimes became very intense , Schrödinger at times became a little frustrated with some of Bohr’s approaches.
Bohr was the great master of quantum physics theories …We must remember the great physicist Richard Feynman said . “If you think you understand quantum physics and the wave particle puzzle, that means you don’t understand it ” Such is the incomprehensible nature and the somewhat incalculable engineering of the universe , what to speak of the multidimensional universe , spoken of by other leading physicists. Sir Fred Hoyle said ” Someone has monkeyed with the universe.” Both Sir Fred Hoyle and Niels Bohr and many current scientific members have the correct approach to exploring the universal affairs and the energies within , the Bhaktivedanta institute and the discovery institute are noteworthy. Such persons and institutions do not dismiss a responsive universe and ordered universe, in fact objective sciences in every field points to that . Subjective sciences highlighted by Darwinian thinkers or those who advocate scientific materialism desperately try to avoid the obvious , they do sciences no favours. Honesty , in sciences is important, such honesty objectively sees and explains the mysteriously manifested organisation within all things from the microbial world to the vast galaxies. Within its atomic realms we find set systems , depending on how many protons in the atom determine the elements it forms . Within its enormous breath of all the galaxies in space, the Vedas indicates, laws of time function differently as well as the types of matter combinations used for like . Edward Teller once said to Bohr, “ Your discovery and findings in the field of quantum physics means we can never see reality in our world in the same way again , formerly we only had classical physics to go by , reality is in need of a rethinking .”……. Bohr was silent for some time but then replied, “Do you mean to tell this world is all a dream?” Bohr was highlighting the instant communications within the universe , someone knows everything , and the many possibilities were signs of something far greater when reality is thought of ,in this regard the observer effects point to consciousness , the observer effecting the outcome , thus , many possibilities of many individual consciousness particles . The ethereal plane studies by Marie Curie, the noble prize winner for her studies of x rays, also highlight the greater universe , the Vedas has a lot to say about the ethereal plane and its connections to matter via the atomic realms. Currently , scientific materialism is like a dark cloud that hangs over humanities head , and along with the Darwinian hypothesis , that is still foolishly regarded as fact based science . They are stifling and suppressing the natural inquisitive nature of many , our educational systems need a reset . The natural inquisitive spirit is being drummed out of persons by modern education and the libertine lifestyles that degrade intelligent philosophically led thinking . Any objective observations in any of the sciences will easily draw one to the same conclusion that Sir Fred Hoyle made and will get the young and old thinking along the lines of Niels Bohr . The Vedas explore all sciences and give rationale explanations and link the worlds of classical physics , quantum physics , along with minds and consciousness in a combined and responsive universe. It links Bohr’s dream like world to its immediate quantum source and an ethereal plane , all of these energies stemming from a far-reaching and unlimitedly expansive origin , consciousness . Personality produces personality. Life comes from life . The world of classical physics, quantum physics, the subtle ethereal planes, and the pure consciousness associated with the spiritual realms, are one and different but interconnect. http://www.thevedicspectator.com
The Srimad Bhagavatam reinforces the importance of recognizing bone fide theological texts from all the great religious cultures that distinguish reality from illusion for the welfare of all beings .We should know that anything done for the pleasure of God is never forgotten and brings permanently situated benedictions , even if its only a beginning , automatically next life one starts from where one left off in a spiritual progress of consciousness . This recognition by the Vedas of multicultured theologies is based on dualism and a scientific approach to what consciousness really is . Religion is never just a sentiment , if necessarily requires a degree of science. Consciousness is distinctive and not comprised of matter it is situated in all living beings. Enquiries about spiritual cultures and philisophical thoughts are essentially human qualities, and something that satisfies the inner human spirit on so many different levels , those humans that don’t make this inquiry are wasting their lives , they became sophisticated animals . Progressive and systematic steps of approach to psychological matters , philosophy, and theological sciences are clearly laid out in genuinely represented spiritual cultures by their first class representatives . Western materialism , based on scientific materialism and cultures that are unnecessarily tainted towards extremes , that are overly extravagant bring deviations to human consciousness and engulf it within unlimited unrestricted sense gratification . Libertine cultures, are missing the point of the glories of our consciousness . Their goals are merely to satisfy the demands of the body , whatever that takes , however, they are never satisfied , their senses burn like fire , literally they pour petrol on the fire of the senses . The libertine cultures are geared only towards satisfying unbridled minds and unbridled senses . This lifestyle has been promoted by atheistic speculators , who also teach scientific materialism and Darwinian hypothesis as fact based sciences this is cheating sciences. They certainly have a lot to answer for , as we look at the state of the modern world . They also bring misrepresentations of objective sciences and replace them with subjective speculations . Every theological text places an emphasis on regulated and disciplined lives . Control of minds and senses opens up the consciousness to its full communicative potential with not only other humans but potentially with Divinity Himself . Humans are not supposed to live like sophisticated animals, and ultra liberalism is always condemned because it degrades our consciousness potential . Those who claim to be in possession of theological knowledge but who can not see the true equality of all beings or who show disregard for other cultures and theologies , are at most in early stages of real spiritual knowledge . Unbridled senses lead to greater anxiety and entanglements . Something businessmen are totally clueless about, and they dont care . The Vedas recognize every theological text and religious culture that pursues and teaches progressive consciousness lifestyles . These methods of gradually developing scientific realisations about our consciousness are systematically explained in the Vedas . For example , karma yoga , jnana yoga , astanga yoga, and Bhakti yoga bring us these different approaches . In other words, consciousness development through.
1, Good works linked to recognised pious activities, and that elevates our consciousness. 2 . Seeking knowledge through science , philosophy, and learning of the mind , matter and consciousness ,
3 , Deep inward religious or spiritual meditations on God leading to an esoteric plane . The Bhagavatam seeks to link all these different processes to Bhakti or direct devotion to Divinity in services and a development of love towards Him . These systematic processes , when followed properly , bring those progressive steps that benefit the individual, and pure knowledge of dualism is thoroughly revived . This leads to knowledge and remembrances of God . These truths of the Bhagavatam are specifically taught by Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu , whose hidden appearance is predicted in the 11th canto of the Bhagavatam as the incarnation for this age . He taught that one should study the Bhagavatam in the association of self realised persons and follow prescribed methods . Chanting the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra , or any of the names of God in current times . The Bhagavatam says this will quickly bestow all the truths of the Vedas upon persons who can chant without offence and in great humility . It is said in many theological texts, sound can bind one or liberate one . If one speaks in anger and envy, one is bound in ignorance , if one speaks in peace and knowledge and compassion , one can become liberated , and knowledge is revived . In this way , there are incalculable benefits when one vibrates any trancendental sound vibrations that properly glorify God with sincerity . They have effects on the inner workings of our consciousness , purity, and truth, which brings further truths . When one has become purified by such trancendental sounds , our community , our society , our country , and ultimately the universal order along with its originator , Divinity , are all immensely pleased . By purified actions and glorifying the universal order and vibrating truth, Gods names will reveal themselves . By sacrifice with the aim of serving Gods interests , as well as studying and hearing the trancendental sounds of the Srimad Bhagavatam everyone lives become perfected . HIGHLIGHTED IN 1.1.2 THE CULTURE OF PURE DEVTION AS OPPOSED TO MIXED MOTIVATED OR CHEATING DECEITFUL SO CALLED DEVOTION . RSABDEVA TAUGHT NOT TO BECOME TEACHER. PARENT HUSBAND FATHER , UNLESS YOU CAN DELIVER DEPENDENTS BACK TO GÒDHEAD.
