The Pranaya of a spiritual plane is reflected to a minor degree in this material world. In real terms, Pranaya means pure unmotivated service, giving pleasure to Krishna with no thought for ones own pleasure,  but by such a pure state of mind automatically one shares in the trancendental bliss of Krishna Radharani and all the residents of Vrndavana.
The sharing of emotions and the happiness of others. For instance a tennis fan will go through some of the emotions of their favourite player , and if they win a tournament , especially after a long drawn out and closely matched final , such persons can burst into tears of joy as much as the player does .
In Ragganatha das Goswami writings he describes the Spirtual Pranaya of Manjari bhava , the Manjaris are the most intimate servants of Srimati Radharani and are practically at one with Her emotions during her spiritual union’s  and separations from Krishna , at times even their spiritual bodies share many  similarities….

These types of emotions are highly elevated states of the pure soul . Even in the material world in matters of loving affairs there must be a genuine love and an experience of  sharing  of the partners’ emotional states whatever they are . A self-centred lust means complete selfishness with no feelings or care but for oneself.  There is absolutely no comparison of the relationships  of  prostitutes with their customers to the committed and married couples  who are loyal and chaste to each other , and ever more shall be so in life . Such a highly cultured elevated ladies , whatever their social backgrounds , are forever untouchable  in so many ways, including emotionally , to the   low class gross lusty man , such a person can never access or experience such  beauty in relationships  .  Even if such a man may externally appear in high and educated social circles and give the impressions of superiority , his inner heart is one of a  lusty but sophisticated animal.

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I really do hope Lord Nrsingadeva steps on to the freedom flotilla, at least for a while. I very much appreciate Greta Thunberg as she rightly calls out bad leaders . Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada would often do the same…. “Rascals “he would say , the majority of them ,and the majority of the scientists “cheaters “. Greta is extremely intelligent and a real humanitarian , she puts herself on the line and stands up for what is right .
May God bless that ship and all who sail in her .

If every international charity and even more locally well situated charities like BBC children in need followed the inspirational and practical actions of Greta Thunberg and her team with their own flotilla’s , that would send a message to the world “leaders ” , of course they are not .  Humanity lives on in the people of the world and not in ” Democratic ” so-called leaders .. I suggest such charities immediately make such plans  and do something constructive .
Religious organisations can also do the same, including Jewish ones who oppose Zionism in its extreme forms.

One simple tweak to societal arrangements will cure the problems of mankind…

What is that .?

The administrative classes , the politicians, should have no direct relationships  with the business classes either for funding or advice . Instead their sole advisors should be the scholarly intelligensia who are very much connected to those that understand the philosophy of science and consciousness , who are familiar with Theological cultures , those  who possess the vision of seeing the true equality of all beings ..
Vote in administrators , provided they are administered .

Prince William and David Attenborough are completely wasting their time addressing hypocritically based conferences addressing the state of the ocean attended by the those  very political classes, and paid for by those global conglomerates , both of who are the persons and companies responsible for the state of the ocean . Deep sea mining for metals used for a computer age has already  started ….we have seen nothing yet , the world has arrived at a critical moment. God has given us the real intelligensia. We must give them  empowerment .
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Srila Jiva Goswami in his Bhagavat Sandarbha explains how the Svarūpa Sakti over comes Maya Sakti .

We can look at this verse..

nāma cintāmaṇiḥ kṛṣṇaś
caitanya-rasa-vigrahaḥ
pūrṇaḥ śuddho nitya-mukto
’bhinnatvān nāma-nāminoḥ
Synonyms
nāmaḥ — the holy name; cintāmaṇiḥ — transcendentally blissful giver of all spiritual benedictions; kṛṣṇaḥ — not different from Kṛṣṇa; caitanya-rasa-vigrahaḥ — the form of all transcendental mellows; pūrṇaḥ — complete; śuddhaḥ — pure, without material contamination; nitya — eternal; muktaḥ — liberated; abhinnatvāt — due to not being different; nāma — of the holy name; nāminoḥ — and of the person who has the name.
Translation
“ ‘The holy name of Kṛṣṇa is transcendentally blissful. It bestows all spiritual benedictions, for it is Kṛṣṇa Himself, the reservoir of all pleasure. Kṛṣṇa’s name is complete, and it is the form of all transcendental mellows. It is not a material name under any condition, and it is no less powerful than Kṛṣṇa Himself. Since Kṛṣṇa’s name is not contaminated by the material qualities, there is no question of its being involved with māyā. Kṛṣṇa’s name is always liberated and spiritual; it is never conditioned by the laws of material nature. This is because the name of Kṛṣṇa and Kṛṣṇa Himself are identical.’

When chanting the Holy names of the Lord, the result will be an attraction toward Him, resulting in a desire to hear further and further about Him . Through Sadhu sanga and Sastra sanga , who are both also directy or indirectly vibrating pure trancendental sound ones own hearing chanting and quality of smaranam increases exponentially . Thus, the Svarupa Sakti overcomes in time the wicked and wayward mind .Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has instructed everyone to Chant Gods names , associate with saints, and study the Srimad Bhagavatam and the commentaries and elaborationsGaudia Vaisnava acaryas. .
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The atheistic Darwinian or those that follow scientific materialism puff themselves up thinking their subjective narratives after viewing an object world are worthy to be called fact based science.
Without even bothering to examine the Socio-psychological studies of the Vedas , within which the broad spectrums of the modes of nature are described and their effects on every aspect of human existence .To learn to be effective in the mode of goodness where things are seen in proper perspective rather than being viewed from a self-centred and limited way or not being viewed at all are elaborately described.
From the highest mode, one becomes qualified to advance to equanimity that carries one further to Brahman consciousness, an elevated spiritual state where everyone’s consciousness is truly recognised .
The beginnings of Suddha Sattva consciousness, in that consciousness the Sandini Samvit and Hladini spiritual saktis that make up the spiritual varigatedness of the abodes of Divinity are approached.
Thus the atheistic persons who are keen to study scientific matters , will find no shortage of scientific studies of all kinds in the Vedas ..from consciousness to Vedic cosmology and the total make up of the universe and its purposes of being responsive to an individuals consciousness
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Lord Krishna gives His opinion on just about every worthwhile topic in His Bhagavad Gita.

Before accepting Bhagavad Gita, one should at least theoretically and  initially come  to the understanding that these opinions are not just educated opinions but they are  ” as it is “..This is based on the scientific principle of a cause of all causes .Those who carefully study can see first hand everything that Krishna says is most definitely taking place .

Krishna runs through everything that is essential in life to know and then asks Arjuna, ” Now that  you have heard  everything that is the most essential of all learning , what do you want to do ?”

It’s very significant that  Krishna indicates immediately that options of free will are  on the table, giving credence to freedoms as well as other opinions . Opinions can be educated opinions, slightly educated opinions,  guesses , or based on out and out ignorance that is  planely belligerent and that  ignores the obvious.

Within Bhagavad Gita Krishna also gives a structured programme of social and metaphysical progression for those who can not catch on to what He says . He also gives the reasons why they can’t do so and sets up a rehabilitation system for rectification and education.

New age philosophers teach sometimes the wrong concepts,  teaching people to be strong in themselves and their opinions,  but although its good to make people confident in themselves,  its not always a good idea to be confidentially ignorant , or confidentially immoral or confidentially narcissistic.

The best of the philosophers and psychological thinkers all recommend reading Bhagavad Gita and applying one’s intelligence and thinking power to what Krishna says .Pick up a copy and discuss its contents with a scholar and practitioner of its teaching who accepts Krishna’s opinions and can see them functioning in everything .

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The Vedas says there are three things only in our lives .
1, our karma
2, our jnana
3, our devotion towards Divinity.

Our karma is made up of our past , present and future , what Einstein refers to as space time continuum, we can borrow this term , Rupa Goswami speaks of Karmic synchronicities , its immediate effect , a soon coming effect and a long time coming effect
Our jnana is made up of our intellectual musings and speculations or our academic abilities to understand the world around us and the people thereof.
Our devotion is our faith in Divinity or the metaphysical planes , this kind of search and application is ever increasing , in one sense ,and is never destroyed or lost , whereas Karma and jnana is forever changing with this body and the next . It’s lost , gained, and destroyed.
It is said one should increase one’s devotion exponentially , it is the most essential asset of the human form of life , it should be the priority for everyone and the karma and jnana can be neglected according to ones status .
Automatically, when devotion is increasing, the other two take care of themselves.
Lord Krishna in His Bhagavad Gita gives references to all these points, and AC Bhaktivedanta Swami has thoroughly discussed them in his commentary in Bhagavad Gita as it is ..

There, it is noted that as one’s devotion increases, the material aspects to karma and jnana are shed, and they become spiritualized , thus pure devotion towards Divinity takes place with no attraction for Karma and jnana.
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Alas for those who spend their days
In festive mirth and joy.
The dazzling, deadly, liquid forms
Their hearts fore’er employ.

These are the words of a poem by Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur, a great teacher of Gaudia Vaisnavism,  and the author of many books and other  poems.

What does He mean ?

Lord Krishna in His Bhagavad Gita gives the answer.

daivī hy eṣā guṇa-mayī
mama māyā duratyayā
mām eva ye prapadyante
māyām etāṁ taranti te

Translation

This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who have surrendered unto Me can easily cross beyond it.

To become free from the influences of the material body along with its mind and senses is almost impossible,  like trying to stop the raging wind .

God consciousness, Krishna consciousness means the gain the power to stop the influences of the material energies . This can never be done by an artificial process but only by a  genuine process , so  not an  artificial process,  not a partial process or a pretentious process for external show , but  rather a process whereby the heart is purified and no material desires remain .

Krishna indicates in His Bhagavad Gita how .

He says only by experiencing a higher taste will the lower tastes  be given up automatically,  that’s a rational and logical statement,  just think about it .

Automatically, you give up your pennies and accept pounds .

The process of giving up the dazzling deadly liquid forms is by twofold , namely by  knowledge and renounciation . When one tastes by grace, spiritual knowledge automatically renounciation from birth,  death, old age, and disease takes place within the heart .

In India, the hogs like to eat fresh stool if you offer him sweets, he refuses,  and goes back to eating  stool.

The strong pull of the illusions of  identifying with the body can get out of hand and  ruin a person. Everyone should seek protection from what the Christian calls the Devils influence,  but don’t blame the devil, blame yourself,  and  seek help .

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What did Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur mean …

“Forget the past that sleeps and ne’er The future dream at all, But act in times that are with thee And progress thee shall call.”

Are we to simply enjoy the moment without thinking about any of the consequences of our actions are we not supposed to contemplate and regret some aspects of our past .

In Jiva Goswami’s Bhagavat Sandarbha, he speaks of understanding brahman the peace within , inherently the quality of everybody’s consciousness . Understanding the inner consciousness and its natural peaceful state , which is easily disturbed by my excess and unfettered materialism driven by hankering or lamenting due to the fleeting time period that always changes and needs avoiding.
The process of Krishna consciousness as given by Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu very quickly brings one to peace and sanity. Thus, living in the moment in Brahman consciousness , that is progressively moving to an understanding that Divinity is in everything and we are part of that everything . Ultimately as our consciousness is fixed , we exchange our individual consciousness with the supreme sweetness of Divinity.

Some persons find it impossible to accept that one supreme consciousness could be responsible for all that is going on in this world or in the universe.
But delegation and supreme intelligence is evident even in our experience, 99.9999999999999% have not a clue how it is taking place or could make it happen from scratch .

“Something that trillions of people could use simultaneously would be a global phenomenon like the internet or perhaps a highly popular form of communication like social media or mobile phones. These technologies have widespread adoption and allow for massive numbers of users to access and engage with them concurrently. “

Bhagavad Gita gives details of how Divinity does what He does , which is further elaborated upon in the Srimad Bhagavatam .
Only the unthinking could accept the lazy mans chance event. Darwinion hodge podge , called subjective and speculative hypothesis , the objectively seen scientific evidence tells a different story.

There is our free will and there are God’s intelligent recommendations..

Democracy means free will

But one should know that Divinity gives many indications of what the duties of a leader are and what qualities they must possess . If we follow them we’re wise , if we don’t we are exercising our free will . An educated opinion is worth following. An uneducated opinion can lead to all sorts of miscalculation.
Take a look around the world today and tell me that everything socio-economic, sociopolitical and any scientifically driven enquiries or calculations have been arrived at by an intelligentsia who have actual educated opinions, that stem from an understanding of mind , matter. and consciousness development that will bring happiness, prosperity, and progression for everyone .
The Vedic societies give that sort of guarantee and have the methods based on educated opinions and specific qualities of a person that fit a specific task and which can knit society together perfectly .

These Vedic calculations are always based on Sabda Brahman pure truthful sound . In life, we find truthful sounds and deceitful sounds , we must know the difference .
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Progressive steps and the bone fide paths .

Mar 1st, 2025

The Srimad Bhagavatam reinforces the importance of recognizing bone fide theological texts from all religious cultures that  distinguish reality from illusion for the welfare of all beings . This recognition is based on consciousness development and not  on  the unnecessary extravagance of satisfying an  unbridled mind and senses . Every theological text will place an  emphasis on regulated and disciplined lives  , humans are not sophisticated animals, and ultra liberalism is condemned . Unbridled senses lead to greater anxiety and entanglements , and so the Vedas    recognize  every theological text that  pursues and teaches  these controls and regulations  .  This guidance and its methods are explained through  karma yoga , jnana yoga ,   and astanga yoga . In other words, through  1, good works linked to recognised pious activities , 2 . Seeking knowledge  through science and understanding of mind , matter and consciousness , and  3 ,deep inward  religious or spiritual meditations  on God . The Bhagavatam seeks to  link  all  these processes to Bhakti or direct  devotion to Divinity . These occur  in progressive  forward steps that  benefit the individual . This truth of the Bhagavatam is 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 and chant the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra , or the names of God ,  which bestow all the truths of the Vedas upon  persons who can  chant without offence  to others 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 . In this way, there are incalculable  benefits when one  vibrates  trancendental sound vibrations and they have effects on the inner workings of consciousness . When one has become purified by trancendental sound , one’s  community , one’s society , one’s country , and ultimately the universal order and its originator Divinity Himself are all  immensely pleased . By such purified actions speaking truth and vibrating Gods names in a sacrifice with the aim of serving His interests  and by  studying and hearing the trancendental sounds of the  Srimad Bhagavatam life becomes 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

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Pure sound or trancendental sound is called Sabdha Brahman in the Vedas .
Thus Krishna’s advice is to approach someone who can produce such a sound . A man or woman who realises the absolute truth vibrates Sabdha Brahman . Truth comes in many formats, but here we speak of absolute truth .
So in life, we have to test someone’s character and motivation to see what kind of vibration they are capable of , some speak relative truths and are honest. Others are calculating, and yet others are deceitful.
Krishna, in His Bhagavad Gita, gives references to the above persons , one should take advantage of His words .
The vedas say .
Once a junior demigod was helping, his senior demigods defeat the demons .many battles took place, and when the junior demigod had finished his battles, he took refuge in one heavenly planet that was inhabited by pious personalities. The friends of the defeated demons wanted revenge but found it difficult to disturb the junior demigod because he was surrounded by like minded persons, so they hatched a long-term plan to defeat and kill the junior demigod, they began to spread false doctrines and speculations about the origins of purity and truth , introducing doubts and attempted to spread a new and perverse ” truth “
If we look at todays world, truth is very difficult to come by , but the Vedas say the intelligentsia are truthful , they are the Vipras and Brahminical persons . Such persons are self-reliant and live simply , they are not at all money men or politician’s . We must learn to recognise the sound of truth , but on the other hand, many of us don’t want truth , if we actually want truth we will find it , and if we want absolute truth Divinity Himself will arrange for us to receive it ..
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