Archive - Mysteries of the Vedas (Caitanya Chandra Dasa)

Kṛṣṇa speaks to Arjuna as a friend (Bg 2.1 to 2.3)

After Arjuna concludes his arguments and puts aside his bow, Kṛṣṇa finally speaks, challenging Arjuna’s weakness, and reminding him of his duty as a…

13 hrs ago

Desirelessness, peace, and the mercy of Kṛṣṇa

How a detached mentality, the performance of duties, and trust in Kṛṣṇa lead us beyond anxiety and temporary happiness.

15 hrs ago • Caitanya Chandra Dasa

Respect does not mean blind trust

Spiritual maturity requires us to distinguish humility from naivety, forgiveness from trust, and genuine sādhus from imitators.

Jul 26 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa

The orbit of the sun, lokāloka, and how the Vedic universe challenges our understanding (5th Canto #28)

After concluding the description of the central island of Jambūdvīpa, Śukadeva Gosvāmī starts the description of the other six islands that form the…

Jul 26

A map of the first chapter of the Gītā

This is a short summary of the topics that compose the first chapter, meant to help us to remember what we studied. You can imagine these short…

Jul 25

Dealing with negative feminine (and masculine) qualities

The practical result of spiritual advancement is that one starts seeing all beings as parts and parcels of Kṛṣṇa and stops seeing friends and enemies.

Jul 25 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa

The perfect opportunity (Bg 1.46)

Externally, Arjuna appears to be defeated. He even puts aside his bow. However, this becomes the perfect opportunity. Having reached the limits of his…

Jul 24

Do we really accept Śrīla Prabhupāda as our ācārya? A manifesto for Prabhupāda-centered scholarship.

Prabhupāda’s teachings are not the introductory stage before advanced Gauḍīya philosophy. They are the key by which Gauḍīya philosophy must be…

Jul 24

Arjuna decides not to fight (Bg 1.44 and 1.45)

Arjuna’s reasoning comes to a conclusion: it is better not to fight. Even if the Kauravas decide to kill him unarmed and unresisting, this would be…

Jul 23

The true peace formula

Everyone wants happiness, but how can there be happiness without peace? Kṛṣṇa reveals the true peace formula: accept Him as the supreme enjoyer…

Jul 22

Why we should not condemn Vallabha Bhaṭṭa

Sometimes, when we hear about the faults of a devotee, we conclude that this person should not be respected. We then often mock and condemn, without…

Jul 22

How unwanted progeny destroys society (Bg 1.40 to 1.43)

After presenting arguments based on non-violence and fear of sinful reactions, Arjuna now expands his argument beyond the immediate consequences…

Jul 22

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