Vedic Blogs
Teachings from the Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and the Vaishnava tradition — shared by the devotees of ISKCON Cedar Park.
Verse by Sripad Kulashekara Alwar
A beautiful verse spoken by Sripad Kulashekara Alwar in Mukunda Mala stotra verse 25, on the importance of being the servant of the servant of the Lord.
Is it ok to approach Krishna with material desires?
Some viewpoints on approaching Krishna with material desires, based on the teachings of our acaryas and a verse from Srimad Bhagavatam 5.19.27.
Suta Goswami to the sages of Naimisaranya about what Parikshit Maharaj did after hearing about Krishna from Srila Sukadev Goswami
Hare Krishna Prabhus and Matajis. A sharing on what Parikshit Maharaj did after hearing about Krishna from Srila Sukadev Goswami.
How we can use material senses to get spiritual experience?
A nice discussion on how the material senses, when engaged in the service of the Lord, can be transformed into instruments of spiritual experience.
A beautiful verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam and Srila Prabhupada's explanation to the verse
Sharing a beautiful verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam along with Srila Prabhupada's illuminating purport.
Two wonderful verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam which describe the power of bhakti, devotional service
Two powerful verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam that glorify the supreme power of devotional service to the Lord.
The most auspicious Month of Margasirsha or Margazhi
During the month of Margasirsha, Sri Vaishnavas and devotees observe special practices. Krishna Himself declares in the Bhagavad-gita that among months He is Margasirsha.
Verse from Srimad Bhagavatam which describes the process of atonement
A verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam that beautifully describes the true process of atonement according to Vedic wisdom.
How is the higher taste (paraṁ dṛṣṭvā nivartate) mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita verse 2.59 experienced by the living entity?
A question and answer on how the 'higher taste' described in Bhagavad-gita 2.59 is actually experienced by the living entity in devotional service.
Wonderful verse from the Bhagavad-gita which describes how to be successful in our devotional service
A wonderful verse from the Bhagavad-gita that describes the qualities and practices that lead to success in devotional service.
We have heard that when we come to devotional service, Krishna takes away our sins. So what does it mean? And secondly even if we are chanting Hare Krishna maha-mantra, aren't we not eradicating our sins?
A thoughtful answer to the question of how Krishna removes sins when we come to devotional service, and the role of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.
What should devotees do during eclipse?
Guidance on the Vedic and Vaishnava practices to be observed during a solar or lunar eclipse, based on shastra and the teachings of our acaryas.
Sunday Gita Class Summary – 05/16/2021
Summary of the Sunday Bhagavad-gita class covering Chapter 8, Text 8: the yoga of constant remembrance of the Supreme Lord.
Sunday Gita Class Summary – 05/09/2021 Mother's Day Special Part 2
Part 2 of the Mother's Day Special Gita class covering Chapter 4, Text 34: approaching a spiritual master with submission, inquiry, and service.
Sunday Gita Class Summary – 05/09/2021 Mother's Day Special Part 1
Part 1 of the Mother's Day Special: offering respects to our mothers and exploring the Vedic understanding of motherhood.
Sunday Gita Class Summary – 05/09/2021
Summary of the Sunday Bhagavad-gita class covering Chapter 4, Text 34 on transcendental knowledge and approaching the spiritual master.
Sunday Gita Class Summary – 05/02/2021
Summary of the Sunday Bhagavad-gita class covering Chapter 2, Text 14: tolerating the dualities of material existence.
Sunday Gita Class Summary – 04/20/2021
Summary of the Sunday Bhagavad-gita class covering Chapter 15, Text 15: Krishna as the source of memory, knowledge, and forgetfulness.
Sunday Gita Class Summary – 03/21/2021
Summary of the Sunday Bhagavad-gita class covering Chapter 14, Verse 27: Krishna as the basis of Brahman, the Absolute Truth.
Sharanagati February 2021
The February 2021 edition of Sharanagati, the newsletter of ISKCON Cedar Park / Hare Krishna Temple of Austin.