The unstoppable power of the oceans waves slowly eradicate the most solid and hardest of cliffs and turn them into meaningless pebbles in comparison .
Similarly, the waves of Bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion towards Divinity gradually build, and the swelling in the heart begins to constantly pound the material energies. Eventually, the attraction for living in an artificial environment , i.e. the living beings seeking happiness outside of God take its toll . The trancendental intelligence builds more and more and, like a ferocious wave, rejects such an artificial imposition.
Srimati Radharani is known as Suratarangani , the current or the strength of Her attraction for Krishna knows no bounds , there is no comparison . It is the greatest force in the entire material or spiritual worlds . It is a mystery to even Lord Bramha or Lord Siva , and it’s a mystery for Lord Krishna who developed a desire to experience that loving wave .
When Srimati Radharani runs off to the trysting grounds , on hearing the call of Krishna’s flute, such an incalculable force is exhibited in full . But at the seaside , just as huge waves eventually are sucked back into the ocean , like a false retreat , and the new oncoming waves are suppressed , similarly when Srimati Radharani has to return back home to Her in-laws against Her will , the waves of Her spontaneous rasa are in a false retreat , and the eternal ongoing waves are temporarily forced to retreat….
The Srimad Bhagavatam and the various commentaries written by many leading acaryas within the Gaudia Vaisnava school describe such a trancendental phenomenon , those who follow Srila Rupa and Ragganatha das Goswami’s.
Generational hatred caused by conflicts and wars takes a long time to shift. Obviously, Israel is currently preparing the ground for a lot more of it . The USA led policy of Nato expansion are fueling a fire of hatred that will be very hard to extinguish in the Russian/Ukraine conflicts. Misunderstandings of political ideals are common but they are driven bh those who live in darker modes , not leaders of men , bug who need to be led , and in most cases to the cells . Different cultures obviously operate differently znd make different thing priorities . Uts common for them to veiw scientific matters differently, theological matters differently and theological conclusions can differ . Divinity, the Vedas says can be known in different ways , and the modes of nature means over time cultures in all areas differ , but the underlying principles are the same in many respects . We can not presume one kind is the divine way there is oneness and differences. As such, both the extreme wokeists and libertines or the dogmatic theists are not at all balanced persons. When it comes to political matters, there are also extrames , certainly so-called free market capitalists , who, in truth, create global monopolies and centralised financial institutions are unbalanced persons. In terms of conflicts , the best of the Islamic scholars should be accepted by Muslims. The best of the Jewish scholars should be accepted by the Jewish people .The best of the Christian scholars should be accepted by Christians. Those who use religion to create violence , division, and hatred are not Gods representatives , quite thd opposite. The acceptance of all faiths and the rights of the people and their lands must be accepted by all scholars who represent particular faiths . Previously supposed representatives of faith had Jesus himself handed to the Romans and those so-called representatives insisted on his crucifixion.. Many supposed followers of Islam think they go to heaven for murderous campaign’s of innocent bystanders , how foolish and ignorant, thaf Gox wants peopld killed , and that an unthinking impure person can judge who God wants killed .This is demoniac. This is irreligion, of course . As was handing Jesus to the Romans and insisting on his death . Any new looks at old religious traditions are sometimes hard for the old guard or the fanatical following to accept . However, truthful theological gentle souls are able to understand time , place, and circumstance and easily work together with not only every theological culture but can adapt to modern cultures. The truth of absolute truth in the material atmospheres can be easily lost or altered by the crooked , who often want to grab power in the name of God , but it’s not . Throughout history’s , including theological cultures, this has often occurred . It’s also not surprising. In Bhagavad Gita Krishna says ” Again and again I come to reestablish proper religious practices and truths within societal affairs. ” Because over a course of time truth gets eroded by materialism , and even the representatives of religious traditions change the meanings or purposes of the religion, they purport to represent , it becomes politically motivated religion. If it becomes corrupted. Krishna comes personally or sends a representative. Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja , one of the Gaudia Vaisnava acaryas, received threats to his life because he reintroduced truth of the Hindu scriptures in regards to the caste system. The establishment of the Gaudia Vaisnava’s in the West still can not be understood by many established traditions in India . So much so that Western people are not allowed into some Indian temples . Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s applications of Krishna consciousness in the West could not be understood even by his own Godbrothers in some cases . In the case of Jesus, the Jewish priests were wrong , we can now see the success of the preaching of Jesus worldwide .
Still, traditions can and should be carefully respected , and the people of old traditions can be respected and tolerated and in humble ways . There is no need for violence and hatred , that is the demoniac solution, rather understandings and dialogue between scholars should be encouraged , paying true respect to one and all, and tollerance are the teachings of Jesus , Muhammad, and Caitanya Mahāprabhu. that teaching is contained in every religion.
Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur was a magistrate who worked for the British Raja for some time in his earlier life during the later part of the 19th century. He was also a prolific writer and philosopher in his youthful days . As he grew older, he became more and more drawn toward the teachings of Gaudia Vaisnavism and particularly the conclusions that were presented by Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Mahaprabhu brought new insights into the mysterious and wonderful lives of the Gopies of Vrndavana and revealed to the world the supreme position of the Supreme Goddess of Fortune Srimati Radharani.
At first, Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur was puzzled about the extraordinary wonders of Caitanya Mahāprabhu , who was known to be a great scholar and Pandit . Mahaprabhu was most definitely a first-class scholar who could, for instance, explain the Srimad Bhagavatam Atmarama verse in 108 ways, which astounded all the Vedic intelligentsia. However Srila Bhaktivinod thought it , at least initially strange , that later in Mahāprabhu’s life , He had became so absorbed in the meditations and pastimes of Lord Krishna in Vrndavana, those of Sri Sri Radha Krishna which appeared , at least externally , as being quite immoral , Srila BR Sridhar Swami tells us .
Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja , the son of Srila Bhaktivinod , himself was once questioned by Lord Suthers , who was a British government minister in the early part of the 20th century . Lord Suthers made the point in a question, ” That your Lord Krishna appears to be quite immoral. How is it that He is worshipped as God ? ” Srila Bhaktisiddanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja gave the perfect answer ……that Lord Krishna’s activities in Vrndavana were a display of the highest morality.
There are two verses in the Srimad Bhagavatam scriptures that need understanding in depth along with their purpose . When one is able , after much practice of devotional life and by the causeless mercy of a devotee of Sri Caitanya , understand these two verses the mysterious nature of Gaudia Vaisnavism may open up .
Greatly lamenting, the Lord then informed Sārvabhauma Bhaṭṭācārya, “ ‘Alas, for a person who is seriously desiring to cross the material ocean and engage in the transcendental loving service of the Lord without material motives, seeing a materialist engaged in sense gratification or seeing a woman who is similarly interested is more abominable than drinking poison willingly.’ ”
Anyone who faithfully hears or describes the Lord’s playful affairs with the young gopīs of Vṛndāvana will attain the Lord’s pure devotional service. Thus, he will quickly become sober and conquer lust, the disease of the heart.
One should consult the mature Gaudia Vaisnava about these two verses and their trancendental mysteries and how the two verses can be reconciled.
It is a fact in current times liberalism has run wild , so practically speaking, how can one properly practice spiritual life in the Western world.
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Goswami Maharaja gave several instructions. He would say all the beautiful ladies who are most definitely very attractive in this world have temporary borrowed plumes from a higher realm that in the passing of time are all eradicated . Such a reflection is a temporary show , borrowed plumes from an eternal reality , where diamonds are on show and not broken glass . Thd trancendental playground can be understood with purified trancendental senses , senses that are engaged in eternal sacrifice , no seperate interest other than serving the emaculate senses of Krishna, z competition of Love between Radha Krishna is on full display. A perfection exhibition in a spiritual plane where selfish lust has no place .
Ultimately, the Srimad Bhagavatam teaches us that in spiritual life, there are no voids or impersonal energies but rather everything there is full of beauty and spiritual varigatedness , Krishna is the Supreme Autocrat and He unlimitedly shares and exchanges trancendental bliss and beauty unlimitedly in ever new , known as anuraga , and in innumerable ways the trancendental blissful exchanges increase and increase.
Once the founder Acarya of ISKCON Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada said of one simple lady who brought Jamuna water to Radha Damodar temple every am . “For this simple service done in love, Krishna has accepted her , she will go back to Godhead.” When meeting a man who was famous for making beautiful sculptures , the man said , “I will make some beautiful sculpture for Krishna…Prabhupada said immediately, “you can, but Krishna may not accept “ The point here is that it’s not what you do. Rather, be self-satisfied and do it with devotion for the pleasure of Krishna , big or small , no matter . Krishna and His immediate family are your only friends, please them , a self satisfied person has nobody to prove themselves to except them , and such persons are happy and humble in those services and non envious. By carrying out devotion in such ways under the direction of the pure devotees ones gains affinity to hearing and absorbing oneself in the pastimes of Radha Krishna , the Srimad Bhagavatam tells us , and by grace one begins to enter into such a trancendental atmosphere, within their inner hearts , that is the real secret of the satisfaction of the self . The real self is an associate of Krishna and is a friend of His friends or family . Bhakti yoga is for everyone . krishna will eat a bannana skin if offered with love because you mistakingly threw the bannana fruit in the bin .. http://www.thevedicspectator.com
The enclosed universe, infinite space, and the accuracy of cosmic calculations .
Many ancient cultures spoke of the universe being an enclosed unit with lower , middle, and upper planetary systems within a “shell ”, this indicates that the original cosmological knowledge of the Vedas , in former times was widely distributed . Worldwide cultures were influenced by its teaching due to the extensive distribution of this type of knowledge. It was achieved by ancient trade routes as well as wondering mendicants who were wondering Brahminical educators, as well, exiled kings forming new kingdoms along with their following would distribute Vedic wisdom and it became adopted in similar ways .
Outside of a universal shell , within which the upper , middle , and lower planetary systems are situated , significant numbers of cultures aligned with Vedic cosmological calculations , they also demonstrated regions where Divinity and His super subjective realms existed but the laws of material nature didn’t. Those regions were outside the universal shell . Multiple cultures remarkably give similar descriptions of the splendour of spiritual varigatedness. Extensive and more detailed descriptions are written in both the Sruti and Smriti scriptures of the Vedas they bring a fascinating insight into the relationships and personalities who reside there . Loving exchanges with a trancendental personalites are described in the Srimad Bhagavatam, Krishna is described as the supreme personality of Godhead, enthralling and beautiful loving relationships that appear as ever new are given descriptions of .The residents are ever enthusiastic to exchange ever increasing love and emotional pleasures .
The Greeks and later the Arabic cultures including other cultures from the South Americas, all held similar understandings of the cosmological calculations of the Vedas . Thus its quite evident cultures were intertwined, and evidence for a much earlier concept of a global world can be thought of .
When the Roman empire conquered most of Europe, having adopted within their own cultures some aspects of Christianity , blind unscientific religious fanaticism began to develop . Some or most of the traditional Vedic ways that the Greeks had adopted in understanding our universe , along with a greater scientific approach to consciousness, began to decline . This unscientific, fanatical religious doctrine was imposed on the public by the use of militant and political might . Later , when the Roman empire came to an end , Christians solely predominanted and scientific thinking outside of the misinterpreted bible came to a complete halt . Fortunately, the old Arabic and Greek texts were still preserved in some places . Mogal empires who were using mathematics and were taking a less dogmatic approach preserved some of the scientific traditions of the thinking of our universal structures, and it was essentially theological in nature . In India, of course, this Vedic cosmological remained in tact .
The Renaissance period gave a rebirth to science and shunned the early unscientific religious fanatical doctrine. A rethinking of the universal order was formed . Modern geometric systems and euclidean math became the new way of looking at life , so much so , that God was pushed right out the picture, and so was dualism . Scientific materialism was born , meaning the mind and body as a separate unit were discouraged and not taught . The mechanistic Darwinian world had begun, scientific materialism that used math and mechanistic dogma , it placed our stars millions of miles away, and a concept of an infinite space, with no God outside of a universal shell was developed . This was taught in educational systems. If there were a God , some thought, it’s probably an impersonal energy . The idea of a separate mind to matter was written off because the mind could not be measured , and math could not be applied .
Measurements of the distance of planets in a multidimensional space, as spoken about by Lisa Randall, the Harvard Prof, may not be so easy to calculate . The laws of physics are said in the Vedas to operate differently in different parts of the universe, so what is far is near ,what is near is far in a multidimensional universe.
The traditional and ancient cosmological cultures, along with their sciences, should not be so hastily discarded and rubbished or replaced by scientific materialism , which in itself is an uncalibrated dogma . Scientific materialism can not account for a mind but rather believes it to only be simply neurons firing in a mechanistic mathematical brain . These events are all supposedly happening by chance in a chance universe . This mechanistic view could be said to be ludicrously absurd and discards the notion of the intelligence and obvious design in just about everything we see . Also, it ignores the perfect math in nature , where there is perfect mathematics , you can bet your bottom dollar there is a perfect mathematician behind it .
This Srimad Bhagavatam translated and with commentaries of Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is representative of the essence of the teachings of the complete Vedas . Leading scholars worldwide have never before had such access to these teachings in such broad format, what to speak of the general public .
The word “why” is a very popular word on Google , indeed, the Vedas indicates , unless the human asks…” Who am I ? why do I exist , why and how did existence begin ” , one is wasting a valuable opportunity, animals don’t have rational, logic, or enquiring minds, but they are as conscious as you or I .
William Paley , in 1850 once said anyone finding a watch walking on a Moor on its examination would naturally conclude its fine engineering and design is the work of a creative consciousness because of its intelligent design. Sir Isaac Newton said that each individual thumb print of human beings is clear evidence for individual design,…The teleological argument of a deliberate and functional design that’s permeating everything on our planet including the creatures and men who live remains logically strong , and of course its becoming stronger as scientific research progresses , Not weaker …….The study of the entropy of the cell and the fine tuning of the universe that Sir Fred Hoyle referred to as someone monkeying with the universe is the example he gave ….some call it the goldilocks phenomena ….,everything is just right , … not too hot or too cold, not too much gravitational force not too little, just the right amount of oxygen ….and certainly the opening of the Srimad Bhagavatam affirms this supervisory element……the opening sloka declares Divinity is directly and indirectly conscious of every aspect of creation . He says he is inside and outside the creation and it’s his ( vibhutis ) ..or his deliberate energies that are at work….Life comes from life…. The Srimad Bhagavatam is a series of one to one conversations through time and with different dialogue partners , weaving in and out there are no chronological orders . It consists of references to histories and lessons that can be learned…. either from Divinity Himself or from His devotees. These are defined as factual events , or illustrative stories emphasising key and important philosophical points .The Bhagavatam also appears and dissappear in the long course of 311 trillion years , the time span of this universe . ….like the sun rising and setting , wisdom comes and goes in cyclic cycles . The engineer of this alloted universe Bramha has 4.5 billion of our years as his 12 hours ..and when he sleeps a partial shut down of the universe lasting for another 4.5 billion years begins , before he awakens and the universe regenerates , vast parts of the universe remain unaffected.
Lord Krishna Himself is responsible for societal affairs as well as upholding the principles of religion ….. 5000 years ago He was present here on earth , and when He left after completing His purposes ….he left Vedic wisdom in many forms…actually if one acts justly and fairly life is reasonably fulfilled automatically , peaceful and progressive elevation of consciousness takes place …. this being deliberate Vedic synchronicities , if one acts against religious principles, one degrades the consciousness and will be helplessly entangled in reactions and sufferings , also Vedic synchronicities.. The method to understanding the Bhagavatam is to hear knowledge from the truthful person , they will speak about the eternal occupation of the consciousness. Symptom of the soul is consciousness . Consciousness can be in a place where consciousness can thrive where it is surrounded by pure conscious energy , and not the deteriating and fluctuating matter made of atomic particals forming elements , molecules and compounds …….The sages in answer to the question ” What happens to Krishna’ s good advice when he left earth ” was answered by Sukadeva Goswami . “When Krishna leaves this world, his instructions formulate and take shape in the form of the Srimad Bhagavatam.” Everything for mankind is contained within its pages , and the expert person Bhagavat, who understands the Bhagavatam, is able to extract and understand all its mysteries Progressive steps are chalked out…..for everyone , all types of persons . It is said that one who does wrong or suffers wrong is wrong . Krishna favours a good council that brings justice to all proceedings of administration, without which there is turmoil in society, including the workings of the planet . Today , it’s seen , unnecessary suffering of many many persons and creatures and misguidance on a tumultuous scale are brought about by so-called leaders who are completely unfit to lead . Study of the Bhagavatam brings us great security and wisdom . Wisdom for everyone, including family members . Wisdom and discernment are essential in life . The understanding of the history of science and religion are all essential ingredients to life , otherwise, mistaken ideas develop, leading to misfortune. Wherever there is Krishna, there is always great fortune and victory. Krishna lies within all the pages of the Bhagavatam directly or indirectly.
The whole process of Krishna consciousness is a transformational one . The principle is that everything we have , whatever it might be , should be offered in devotion for the pleasure of Divinity. How is He pleased ? That’s a very important question, and how do we know He is pleased is another . It is indicated in the Vedas that God is pleased when we do things out of pure love . So naturally, the next question is, how can one love God . That question begins to be answered when we know who God is . Before we understand who God is, we must know what God is . We can not merely say God without having any idea of what He is and what specific qualifications and qualities He might have , and how these particular qualities separate Him from every other being throughout the universes. The serious and sincere searcher of the absolute truth will not accept anything like a sentimentalist , thoughtfulness is the foundation of real development of knowledge in any subjects, what to speak of God .
A pure person who is actually in knowledge of God and through such knowledge has developed his love beyond merely the greatness of God should be consulted . What are their qualities ? That’s another important question.
You may be pleased to know all the above questions are answered in their fullness within the Vedas , there is not one question that the Vedas could not give answers to ..
We find many ignorant persons say ” there is no God ” , but when we say to them ” what is God ” , and “if their were a God, how do you think you’re going to know ” …..they are clueless . The “No God ” statement comes from the unthinking and unscientific.
We should know this. The preachers and the Bhajananandis ..if they are strict Vaisnavas are both glorious . But sometimes the Bhajananandi may find it difficult to comprehend the liberties of the preacher .. The monks of the Scottish Island of Iona came to the mainland to preach but became a little too absorbed in the adapted process and got too absorbed the wrong way .. So good preachers must have strong Bhajan , without which they will fail to make the correct impacts . Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur himself and Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaj were perfect examples of strictness and adapted process, which Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada followed. It’s a fine line …a razors edge ..
Family line ??
Siksa comes by blessings of Sastra sanga as well as through devotees Trancendental knowledge is never limited. Thus, Krishna is the Acarya himself. If a family line Guru from a good authentic line is available and he is pure , take Diksa or Siksa from him , Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur says . But Krishna is not limited to family lines , The holy names brought by Mahāprabhu wait for no-one, but immediately give their mercy , in some parts , it is said the Holy name is enough…but in general we accept training by association and Bhajana kriya ,anartha nrviti etc etc . If you have your representative of Diksa Siksa all well and good … Know though that Mahāprabhu and Nityananda prabhu have inundated the world with the trancendental Holy names , and there are great souls are taking birth to assist Them ..those souls have in themselves previously taken up this process of Krishna consciousness, as Krishna indicates in Gita , automatically they again become attracted… http://www.thevedicspectator.com
There is a need for major reviews in the way current democracies function . They have become infiltrated and paid for by global fail in USA’s case they are also infiltrated by the Israeli lobby , with 60 million dollars donated yearly and probably a lot more unofficially. Political classes who are beholding to financial institutions are not representing the electorate or the good . Administrative classes need to be governed at a distance and take input from the intelligentsia . Not from businessmen , businessmen do not have the sensitivities , intelligence , or know-how , they are clueless in understanding how society’s should be given positive and progressive direction that brings progressive values . Keynesian economics , trickle-down economics, and ever existing growth based on exploitation in every way fail the people and society, it brings war and conflicts and exploitative so-called trade deals, it leads to mass immigration. The intelligentsia know how to set a balance and elevate the consciousness of the citizens that brings peace, respect as well as knowledge of the equality of all beings. Life is not a competition or a race to death to gain as many commodities as one can .
The businessman’s duties are to care for the tradesman and workers in their employ . The political administration should be the supervisors of the creative economic sectors, making sure everything is a genuine free market economy, and unfair encroachment is avoided ,both locally, nationally, and internationally. The political classes need direction , they are not leaders . In ancient times, the lifetime “kingly person” who was dedicated for life to all his citizens and had genuine care for all was the system. That was and is the natural consciousness of a a true leader . ” kingly persons ” in previous ages were obliged to work under an intelligentsia . They were a team of scholars who are well versed in all the sciences , primarily in the sciences of dualism, mind , matter, and consciousness. But they also had other scholars under them called Vipras, who were expert in many feilds . The intelligentsia were always guided by the previous intelligentsia , and the preservation of cultures is important . Conservative means to conserve . Each period of time naturally adapts to place and circumstance by a current intelligentsia of the day . Times are circumstances that are always changing and in flux, and new approaches are needed naturally. Such are the ever well wishing Vedic cultural systems that are forever personally dedicated to all living beings.. They are eternal and originated from Divinity Himself.
The speculative Darwinians , who are clueless about consciousness , they also can not even give a credible account of how even one part of a body might form . Ask them to make a tiny cell or even a blade of grass from scratch. The Darwinians would have to rely on molecules already produced by ” nature ” because they can not by themselves create chemical synthesis from scratch. Such Darwinians are so foolhardy that they suppose we have evolved into civilizations from our previous savagery , while being clueless about consciousness, it’s another indication as to how unscientific and ” lost ” the Darwinians really are , sentiments and guesses are unscientific. How do they know that consciousness is not devolving and becoming more degraded , as further and further identification with the material energies takes place. Ignorance of dualism could be taking humanity in a backwards step . Great civilizations come and go , as the seasons do , the Vedas says we are in the dark winter periods currently, and knowledge of the potential and greatness of consciousness has been lost . Although the process of revival of inherent wisdom is always possible . http://www.thevedicspectator.com
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