Mysteries of the Vedas

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CHAPTER FOUR: Transcendental Knowledge (jñāna-karma-sannyāsa-yoga)
The fourth chapter describes the process of sanātana-yoga, the eternal activities of the soul in relationship with Kṛṣṇa. In other words, it describes…
Do devotees need to die at an auspicious time? Why does Kṛṣṇa describe two paths in the Gītā?
Kṛṣṇa appears to suggest that the time of death determines one’s destination. How does it work?
 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa
A map of the fourth chapter
The main topic of the fourth chapter is transcendental knowledge, the understanding of our eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa, which is the basis of the…
Do the souls ever come back after achieving liberation?
There are different types of liberation, but only one results in a permanent situation from which we never have to come back.
 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa
Faith, doubt, and determined action (Bg 4.39 to 4.42)
After explaining the process for obtaining transcendental knowledge, Kṛṣṇa now explains the qualification for receiving it and the position of those who…
Kṛṣṇa’s indecipherable opulences
In the tenth chapter of the Gītā, Kṛṣṇa describes His vibhūtis, or divine opulences. In this article, we will try to answer some of the questions you…
 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa
Mahātala, Rasātala, and Pātāla: Life at the botton of the universe (5th Canto #36)
Different from the previous abodes, which are populated mainly by asuras in human form, Talātala is a nāga realm, the abode of many powerful serpents…
The four essential verses of the Bhagavad-gītā
There are four verses in the Bhagavad-gītā that describe the essence of the whole book. Curious?
 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa
The glories of transcendental knowledge (Bg 4.33 to 4.38)
Kṛṣṇa now explains their ultimate purpose. Sacrifice is ultimately meant to bring us to transcendental realization. This perfect knowledge, however…
A butcher goes to hell. A tale of redemption
A cruel butcher goes to hell and finds redemption after a long period of suffering resulting from his actions.
 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa
The different types of sacrifice (Bg 4.25 to 4.32)
There are many other processes and forms of sacrifice prescribed in the Vedas. How do they relate to the path Kṛṣṇa is describing? Are they inferior…
The story of Tulasi Devi. Why do we worship a plant?
Some may have a little trouble with the idea of worshiping Tulasi. Why are we worshiping a plant? It goes much deeper than that.
 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa
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