Lord Balarama the first expansion of Krishna.

Srila BR Sridhar Swami would say all discord is harmonized in the absolute.
What is that discord?
Conditioned nature or spiritual nature ?
What is meant by  someone’s nature ?
In the material world ones nature is acquired by one’s own  material actions generated by universal affairs in a responsive universe
In the spiritual world, ones eternal and original spiritual nature is revealed when one gives up material nature . Spiritual life is an uncovering process, a cleansing of temporary nature acquired by ignoring the spiritual reality.
Material natures can change , free will and our choices change , conditioned nature is endlessly mutable, but spiritual nature is dynamic ever increasing and permanently situated beyond the atoms , elements, and compounds . Love, in its real pure  form, is always increasing , to love and be loved is the inherant nature of the consciousness because we are part and parcels of Divinity who possesses that nature.
All the spiritually minded individuals, although sometimes appearing in discordant ways , as the personality effects inevitably bring to the consciousness, are harmonized in the absolute . Everyone in the spiritual realm has pure intentions but different intentions towards Krishna , or God .
Lord Balarama , who is Krishna’s first expansion , brings forth various expansions and multifarious energies , both spiritual and material in nature .Our conditioned minds and conditioned intelligences  are part of His energies that make up our own subtle body .
We have a gross and subtle body, but that is not our permanent condition but rather that material nature is forever in fluctuation , it responds to desire , the many possibilities of quantum physics,  one could say is playing out .
Balarama, through His expansions called Mula Sankarsan, Maha Sankarsan and  Maha Visnu, and all his  corresponding energies, both material and spiritual, serves Krishna in incalculable ways .
Balarama is the original Guru for all beings, and the particles of eternal consciousness, the living beings, all expand from Him . Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead’s first expansion is Lord Balarama, and He is said to be non different that Krishna.
Lord Balarama is the great servant of Kṛṣṇa and encourages us to follow in the service mode .

It’s indeed inconceivable that the innumerable individual living beings who each possess a unique sense of individuality can, in an individual way, express that towards Divinity.
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In glorifying Jesus Christ, we should remember Bethlehem and the Holy Lands are not mere geopolitical locations but rather refelect a state of the pure spiritual mind , although this this is little understood. Enemies are not so much external forces or even other countries or other faiths, but rather, they come from within ourselves and in hellish consciousnesswe create hell for ourselves and others around us . Many times, it is the case that someone’s faith makes them proud and arrogant,  quite the opposite qualities of saints . There are different types of irreligions  , including those who twist the meaning to suit the personal ends of a particular group of persons living in a geographical location .The five types of irreligion are given in the Vedas . The enemy can literally be within and at times at  the very heart of our own faith . If our scholars and theologians mistranslate or misinterpret pure scripts we are led by the irreligious.
Jesus Christs’ persecution, for instance, came from within the establishment.
In spiritual life, we should guard against our own minds and look out for fanaticism of any kind ,  and  we should be somewhat familiar with theological values , and those  who  misinterpret scripts can be identified.

The pogues .

The Pogues Xmas song reminds us of the fragile condition of human nature that is liable to erupt and explode at any time , but also we are reminded of the nature of a pure consciousness and forgiveness.  Good hearts are actually inherant. All beings have potential.

Hildegard von Bingen.

Any person who wants to understand the real heart of Christianity can do so in  profound ways . Examining the life and works of Hildegard von Bingen, the trancendental musician,  artist , philosopher, and pure theologian who is able to transmit the pure original teaching of Jesus and his Divine father is well worth studying.

We should remember Vrndavana or Bethlehem or Mecca or the like are ultimately a state of pure mind , not a geographical location , and they are representative of the spiritual kingdoms.

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Creating a Vedic world within the world of Kali

Creating a family with  spiritual values ..

His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has made an attempt to use the educational systems of the Vedas and create a  world  free from the  ignorance of scientific materialism ,after all  a world that does not understand dualism is a world of sophisticated animals who exploit hunt  and kill in sophisticatedand underhand ways .  In forming ISKCON AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada , the Vedas is being  brought to light . The idea is that  everyone can live in a harmonized atmosphere where differences are respected and facilities that everyone needs, including the creatures of the earth ,can all  be easily obtained and shared .In order for this to be achieved the intelligentsia must be prominent and recognised for who they are in every feild. Different classes of men have specific qualities , for instance a business man can only think of profit , thats good , but such persons are clueless when it comes to how to govern or protect society. ISKCON  is based on the Srimad Bhagavatam,  Bhagavad Gita, as well as the eighteen puranas that bring a natural and  systematic education through its various cultures.  This also naturally allows for all  the specific needs of a ” multicultural ” society , where differences can be lived out in harmony.

Some people may openly criticize ISKCON, or Gaudia Vaisnava societies  for their efforts, and immature thinkers probably dont understand the significance of their work and their long-term vision. Bringing Devi varna ashram within a modern world is the goal , and it’s a long-term goal .

Traditional ashrams  or religious cultures , generally have  women and men within their own settings .The Nuns and Monks live separately all over the world . Family life was  absent, and interactions with society were limited.

In creating ISKCON Srila AC, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada had the vision that the whole world should be  given the opportunity to practice deep  Krishna consciousness  every varna and every ashram included . In so doing ,  ISKCON and Prabhupada have successfully brought Krishna consciousness opportunities to one and all in very practical ways all over the world. The revolution has begun, but we need to learn more .

If Prabhupada had created traditional Ashram systems , many aspects of society would not have been included in the cultivation of Krishna consciousness . Currently, it’s witnessed that ISKCON is successful and is fast  permeating everywhere in the world. Its influences are growing in all of the  varnas and ashrams.

Earlier days  in ISKCON were very blissful and revolutionary  but particularly difficult in many respects . Young inexperienced leaders had a lot of responsibilities , and many couldn’t manage well .

  Consequences of failure can be problematic . There is no excuse for irresponsible and harmful behaviour,  but we can not assume the utopian dream that all is rosey as soon as someone walks into an Ashram . Risks are  there, and now manage  a lot better , as in all  religious institutions as well as other types of institutions.

Certainly, Prabhupada, through his preaching methods , has opened up the whole world , every single aspect of society can now access  a Krishna consciousness experience, and the success of  his mission is astounding.

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Protestant , Catholic , Suni , Shiiat , Zionist , Rabbi , Smarta Brahmana , of the  cast systems , or  brahmana by  quality as taught by Gaudia Vaisnavism

Every one of these categories of theological persons and their attempts to understand properly theologies can all be properly thought of in set context. A thorough example of how each of them got to their present state of teachings should be carried out .In understanding of Divinity, spiritual teachers and authorities in scriptures and the previous saints and authorities must line up . There is no room for speculations or personal motivations for changing Divinity and His messages.

Not all men  or women are at the stage of desiring exclusively  pure devotional service to the Lord. Mixed devotion is in the mix in all theological paths with set progressive steps . However, the beginnings,  middles, and ends of a spiritual educational system should be clearly defined and not mixed up .We can not have infants calling the shots or the advanced professors insisting that infant students practice and read what they do .

Some religious persons have devotional attitudes mixed with many other motives like political or material perfection for personal benefits. These are naturally reflected in the religious minded societies  but should be recognised for what they are by the scholars of each tradition. The highest and lowest of standard must be made clear , otherwise, the lowest will pass as the highest,  that’s called cheating religion .

Birds of feathers flock together. The Vedas , being extremely broad, can incorporate all  motivated and unmotivated persons as well as pure persons .  They put  them into  four categories and bring relative connections between them all .

The categories are Karma yogis  …jnana yogis  …astanga yogis  and pure Bhakti Yogis ..

Each of those four categories has various followings, but also many subdivisions that are based on , and according to ,  progress in disciplines . This progression is according to how an individual can transition to a deeper spiritual understanding of much greater levels . The ultimate goal is pure dedication and devotion towards Divinity.

In Vedic Culures, the  pure “person Bhagavat”, is the  personification of the ancient Srimad  Bhagavatam . Such a person is in a Gaudia Vaisnava disciplic succession . They are  extremely well versed in the Vedas and take into account time place and circumstances when it comes to any  application of the Bhāgavatam . They will be able to give a thorough analysis of all topics within the Vedas  and relate them to contemporary times .

Krishna says in 7th chapter of Bhagavad Gita..

TEXT 16: O best among the Bhāratas, four kinds of pious men begin to render devotional service unto Me – the distressed, the desirer of wealth, the inquisitive, and he who is searching for knowledge of the Absolute.

TEXT 17: Of these, the one who is in full knowledge and who is always engaged in pure devotional service is the best. For I am very dear to him, and he is dear to Me.

TEXT 18: All these devotees are undoubtedly magnanimous souls, but he who is situated in knowledge of Me I consider to be just like My own self. Being engaged in My transcendental service, he is sure to attain Me, the highest and most perfect goal

.TEXT 19: After many births and deaths, he who is actually in knowledge surrenders unto Me, knowing Me to be the cause of all causes and all that is. Such a great soul is very rare.

TEXT 20: Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures.

It’s absolutely vital to find a pure representative of God in order to advance fully in spiritual life  who  can correctly guide people’s claims of purity ….there are many who pose as devotees who are actually demons or  with mixed  personal motives .

Thus, checks and balances are in place in Vedic Culures.  True Gurus , true  saints,  and theological texts always align.

The pure teachers, both of a past and the present , along with the scriptures consisting of  both the  Sruti and Smriti texts are essential to help us  avoid those that will do us harm.

This is what Krishna tells us in Bhagavad Gita.

Chapter 16, Verse 13-15

The demoniac person thinks: So much wealth do I have today, and I will gain more according to my schemes. So much is mine now, and it will increase in the future, more and more. He is my enemy, and I have killed him; and my other enemy will also be killed. I am the lord of everything, I am the enjoyer, I am perfect, powerful and happy. I am the richest man, surrounded by aristocratic relatives. There is none so powerful and happy as I am. I shall perform sacrifices, I shall give some charity, and thus I shall rejoice. In this way, such persons are deluded by ignorance.

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The principle teachings taught  by Mahāprabhu as made clear  by his conversations with Ramananda Roy, are that one should systematically from a particular starting place , according to ones station , and steadily and eagerly come to the essence of the teachings of Gaudia Vaisnavism . Srila Rupa Goswami has brought even more details within his teachings , and the association of trancendental professors , i.e., Sri Guru is essential for personal checks and balances.

We are never to  discard the Varna Ashram system and its true worth or the stages progressing from it .  The gradual developmental process of association and training by the trancendental intelligentsia in all their various capacities are an essential element of the development of Krishna consciousness . There are cor and peripheral elements to Krishna consciousness, and many Siksa Gurus may help us . 1st class devotees, 2nd class, and 3rd class devotees are consistently present in the theological cultures in the world  no matter the country,  and ultimately, the teaching our spiritual cultures must have similarities and so they do . God is unlimitedly merciful and makes Himself known in many ways .
The Caitanya Caratamrita makes it clear that what Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu has given society is ultimate the essence of love of God , the connoisseurs of love in spiritual matters , the six Goswami’s of Vrndavana have made this very clear and why it is so .
No matter what your external circumstances may be ,  by Nama Sankirtana chanted with sincere purposes, one can very quickly acquire love of God .  However, a top-class Brahminical man , although externally  very knowledgeable in the Vedas  and be very expert with the formalities of cultures, may  or may not aquire what Mahāprabhu has given ,that will  depend on a state of humility of the heart and a greed to understand something of the esoteric elements of Bhakti yoga , this is in the hands of those pure devotees who have tasted it and are relishing it , and they bestow it. Thus, causless mercy is needed , and mercy above justice is an important principle demonstrated by Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu and Nityananda prabhu. This is so because Krishna and Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu will wipe away all previous bad karma in a stroke. What is our due is excused , this is the essence of Nityananda prabhu and Sri Caitanya Mahāprabhu

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An analysis of the state of Western politics was that  formerly, the king snatched power from the Catholic Church in the United Kingdom and set up his own church and administration . Later  Cromwell snatched power from the king and  gave power to politically influenced persons, mostly landowners . In modern times,  the business classes are controlling and influencing the weak and unqualified political classes . In the USA, having  direct  rule , Donald Trump leads the way . The business class wants money at any cost , employees, or the environment or decent behaviour will not stand in their way . Wars , deaths, and exploitation are caused by greed and ignorance of others’ rights . Encroachments are the very nature of the ruthless businessmen.  If they are artificially put in charge of a country, they will put the country in debt by lowering taxes , to increase their own profits. Currently, the USA is in 38 trillion debt .
These business persons are ruthless and have no real care except their wallet.
Thus , the Vedic way is the intelligentsia who are philosophically minded and compassionate to all , hold the life long king  to account making him responsible to carry out duties within  his political administration that are just and fair . Such leaders are compelled to instigate governmental and compliance systems so that  businessmen operate with real  free market economics , not fixed global monopolies. The business communities must protect its workforce and provide them with sufficient resources to live , including a home to live in , and must respect others’ cultures and countries.
Democracies are crumbling and have been infiltrated by the conglomorates who fund politics and fund mainstream media, causing the unthinking layman to remain unthinking….thus fools are voting in fools
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The more the technological world heats up, the more the top dogs will chase down and make a  kill  .What they consider  precious minerals and precious earth of any kind are to them ,more precious than a life or two , or even thousands. The last snatches for oil reserves are also in their sights.
Scientific materialism and Darwinian hypothesis has everyone thinking of  immediate circumstances , the needs of our  bodies , at the cost of others , and literally sophisticated animals are running the world.  ..Welcome to the world of the uncontrolled and the  uncontrollable libeterians who are  global conglomerates in disguise.  They manipulate and infiltrate democracies and societies. With Ai propaganda tools at the ready, they are serious about cancelling out traditions and ancient cultures as well as  cultures of scientific dualism ,the consciousness connections.  The businessman has no heart for the world, nor is he of she a  scientific or  philosophically minded person who considers it .Profit profit profit.  That’s OK we need economics and economies,  but not at any cost . The Vedic way is to appoint persons suitable for posts , leaders, who genuinely have  respect for all life and cultures . Understanding and possessing a cooperative spirit based on the scientific reality of dualism and importantly the self-evident truth of thd equality of all beings , who also have differences in needs and who have different capacities . Sensitivity is another natural quality of leaders who feel for the suffering of others .
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From Rolls Royce to a beaten up Ford , or from old Ford to Rolls .

Reincarnation means one is forced to identify with the new circumstances , for better or worse . Much of what was previously experienced is completely forgotten or taken away , however, subtle elements, a deep impressions or attractions  remain within the subtle consciousness .  Some very strong feelings within our inner selves develop throughout the circumstances  of our lives , and persons follow instinctively . The rewards  of the responsive universes are set in motion along with its limitations.
The inner consciousness is a fascinating and complex topic , and it delves into within the vedas . Psychological matters of every kind are broadly explained , and how karmic synchronicities play out in innumerable ways. Although we are not dead stones , nothing is fixed , so particular behaviours can offset the negative due  or behaviour can bring new difficulties previously  not in the mix . Everything is moving within the responsive karmic universe , which itself calculates on many different time spheres , immediately,  little later , or far into a future .
External circumstances and ones  internal circumstances are two calculations of this world. The man in the Rolls Royce could be happy or living a miserable life , the man with the beaten up Ford could be happy or living a miserable life . Identifying with mere external circumstances is something not recommended in the Vedas , rather, the journey of the inner consciousness is given priority and to solve the problems of changing machines within fragility and unsurity.
Eventually, everyone has to step out of their cars
But is life only about seeing to machine like body or following an unsteady mind and senses.

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The founder acarya of ISKCON caused some controversy amongst the media in the USA in the 1960s pointing out that on  average, men’s brains are larger than women’s brains.

Recently, studies show that male brains are typically 8-13% larger than female brains . This difference in size is not related to intelligence, as both male and female brains are, of course, similar . It’s also clear ladies and men are as equally intelligent in their own ways ,  intelligence differs  according to one’s karmic position, and there are different types of intelligence. It was Richard Feynman who said you could have a pocket full of PHd’s and be a complete idiot .The Vedas indicates that the greatest use of intelligence is to have the wisdom and insights to be able to separate consciousness from matter . The objective world of dualism.

It’s the role that ladies  play in modern times that have changed  from former times . So has much in life and especially the economy. Everything is mighty expensive, and everyone is encouraged to become as rich as possible,  and if you want a big house, big car , and big everything else, both mothers  and fathers have to work hard . Schools and other educational institutions provide all kinds of directions  to children and from an early age . In former times, mothers played more the home and educational role

Ladies in historic times have always played an intelligent and important role in supporting their husbands and children, giving much needed support and insights with great emotional care. and they still do. In modern times however  Vedic cultures can be and are adapted . The priorities and principles of ladies supporting their men , who are carrying out their duties properly and work hard for the family is a good one, of course . It’s the essential element that  ladies bring and bring stabilised families that are healthy in body , mind, and spirit. With the mothers spending as much time as possible with their children. The choices are how much money we need , but equally how to give the best of times and security for the family.

So the Vedic life of simple living and  high thinking with family orientated traditions and loyalties  is good for everyone. Along with automatically further development in one’s consciousness without the  hindrance of dealing with broken relationships and all that brings.

Modern life and liberalism can be troubling, especially if it’s centred around the speculations and teaching of Darwinian scientific materialism of one life, one death , so what the he’ll,  let’s go with the minds flow . We should guard against those who advocate liberalisation of family and cultural values based on theological sciences of consciousness development

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One Vedic perspective.

It can be seen as
Geeks and quasi intellectuals manipulating history and established cultures . Influences upon media , science , politics , religion , and social sciences are taking place, an attempt to make a one world libeterian culture predominantly USA led to suit the economic vision of ruthless atheistic conglomerates .  Businessmen should never have the power to run  or influence public office or spend money on destroying cultures and history or  promoting scientific materialism and Darwinian hypothesis.  The world is their’s for the taking , they think and their money buys how people are educated .The world of scientific materialism with Darwins shadow darkening traditional cultures  . Ai authorities want to infiltrate and change the wisdom of family values stemming from tried and tested  theological cultures based on objective sciences and replace it with atheistic liberalised subjective speculations. Their goals are to destroy  predominantly localised economies based on non encroachment and respect of other cultures , those who care for every living thing that’s found in nature and care for nature herself ….

Obviously, some Ai is useful, but their hidden influences need examining

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But why not ride the right waves ..

Yoga and great theological cultures are like surfing.
The surfers are sitting out in the ocean watching the waves roll in and crash into the shore , they neglect to ride them and only choose the best of them .
They are waiting for far, far greater waves to ride,  that can really satisfy them  Although in the material world, everything crashes at death , some  thoughts and desires are beneficial  and progress our journey to pure consciousness , most should be ignored. Transformations of energies are occurring. Krishna’s material or spiritual energies are interrelated and can liberate or entangle .
Nothing is separate from Krishna , but choose the right waves of energy and transform the highest of the waves of the best of culture into pure spirit .
Bhagavad Gita teaches how .
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