The five effects of aparādha
Aparādha or offense is the primary obstacle that blocks sādhana bhakti from yielding its result. …
If the name destroys sin, why do devotees still commit sin?
Q1. Is it true that even a single utterance of Bhagavān’s name destroys all sin?…
The need for chanting japa
We often hear that the name of Bhagavān is all-powerful, such that uttering it even …
Is there no happiness in the material world?
Q: How would we define the happiness we experience in the world?
A: The Tarka-saṅgraha …
The language of Nyāya
It is common to encounter long and syntactically dense sentences in works on Nyāya. Much …
Does self-realization have a role in bhakti?
Q: In my previous sanga, there was a lot of emphasis on self-realization. What are …
The Sattvic Lover of Knowledge vs. the Tamasic Counterfeit
Introduction
In Indian philosophy, the surest test of sattva is the response to truth.
A …
Our choice- Karna or Vibhisana?
1. Introduction
The epics—Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata—present profound psychological archetypes. Among them, Karṇa and …
Miracles and Critical Thinking for Sādhakas
Q: Somehow when it comes to miracles, I just tend to believe them unless they …
Arjuna and the modern sādhaka
Giving up one’s guru is a difficult prospect for many these days. One may unthinkingly …
Coincidence or miracle?
Many devotees cite personal experience as the foundation of their conviction in a particular guru …
The results of sattvika, rajasika and tamasika bhakti
In a previous article, I translated the commentary by Śrī Viśvanātha’s commentary to verse …