Regardless of who you are or what you do, you are going to run into (and have to deal with) at least some amount of incompetence in your work life. Why not learn to take it in stride, and not let it bother you so much? This acceptance of the way things really are will […]
Spiritual Quotations
When a child misbehaves, parents punish them. Is it not some form of abuse or violence?
When a child misbehaves, parents punish them. Is it not some form of abuse or violence? Parents should, I won’t use the word punish, but discipline the children, within some limitations. It should not be in excess. There is a difference between discipline and punishment. You can’t be violent and justify it as disciplining. At […]
Understanding the motivation behind the Criticism
Criticism is an extremely valuable element to success. It is important to value the opinions of others and change your actions based on good feedback. It is this feedback that helps us to achieve success. The first rule of accepting criticism is to understand the motivation behind the criticism. Understanding this motivation helps you decide […]
Guidance comes from the Supersoul, Who is responsible for our Status
Krishna is always within us, and consequently He knows everything about our purposes, and He gives us the opportunity to work as we decide. If we decide to enjoy this material world, Krishna gives us the intelligence to become a very shrewd businessman or a popular politician or a cunning man so that we can […]
Trying to please everyone, Someone is going to be left disappointed
The fact that someone is virtually always going to be mad or at least disappointed with you is inevitable because while you’re busy trying to please one person, you’re often disappointing someone else. Even if your intentions are entirely pure and positive, you simply can’t be in two places at one time. So, if two […]
Guru is not for fashion, Guru is the One to whom you must Surrender
Go to guru, to surrender. Surrender means that one will accept whatever the guru says. It is not that one thinks, “I do not care for my guru’s order. Still I am a disciple.” That is not actually accepting a guru. Just like Arjuna surrendered to Krishna. You must find out guru where you can […]
How is Lord Krishna the greatest scientist?
How is Krishna the greatest scientist? Because He knows everything. Science means to know the thing correctly. A scientist is one who knows a subject matter thoroughly. Krishna knows everything. If I say that heat is the energy of Krishna, you cannot deny it, because it is not your energy. In your body there is […]
Why do you need a guru, Which knowledge you want to acquire
People generally go to guru, “Sir, I have got some pain. Give me some ashirvad so that my pain may be cured.” “But why you have come here for curing your pain? You can go to some doctor, or you can take some tablet. Is it the purpose of coming to guru?” But generally they […]
Count to 10 before you speak, says Gautama Buddha
If you react immediately to criticism then you’ll often react in a knee-jerk manner. And the words that come out may be overemotional, vicious and unnecessary. Count to at least 10 after someone has criticized you. Then respond. This simple way of calming yourself down and regaining some perspective can save you a lot of […]
Again become mouse: A Story for our Self Assessment from Srimad Bhagavatam
A mouse came to a saintly person: “Sir, I am very much troubled. This cat troubles me very much.” “So what you want?” “Let me become a cat.” “All right, you become a cat.” So he became a cat. Then after few days, he came back. “Sir, still I am in trouble.” “What is that?” […]
You cannot stop crime by law, Sankirtana is the best way to stop Crime
The difference between a pious man and a criminal is that one is pure in heart and the other is dirty. This dirt is like a disease in the form of uncontrollable lust and greed in the heart of the criminal. When the people become purified of these dirty things, crime will disappear. The simplest […]
Everyone is a thief, What is the difference between an emperor and a thief
Alexander the Great arrested one thief, and was going to punish him. The thief pleaded, “Sir, you are punishing me, but what is the difference between you and me? I am a small thief, you are a great thief. You are occupying other’s kingdom by force; you have no right. Because you are strong, you […]
Become less self absorbed, It is a way to keep your mind and heart clean
Becoming less self absorbed is a best way to keep mind and heart clean. A person who is self-absorbed takes him or herself extremely seriously. They value their own time – but no one else’s. They are usually quite selfish with their time, love, and money, in addition to lacking compassion for those less fortunate. […]
There are still going to be errors, but focus on doing the best you can
You can try and try – you can make allowances for contingencies and mix-ups, but there are still going to be errors. And when errors happen, forget a promise, meeting, or commitment; then someone is going to be hurt, upset, mad, or disappointed. Rather than becoming upset, defensive, or guilty, maintain your bearings and remain […]
The permanent possession, Do we possess anything in this World
Everything that we possess is in mind but in actuality we don’t possess. Suppose I possess all this; as soon as I die, all possession will remain here. I’ll not take anything. So I don’t possess. But in mind I am thinking, “Oh, this is mine. That is mine.” If I leave this body, either […]
Take both Praise & Criticism evenly: Quote on Praise, Criticism
It’s great to get praise, but I seldom get overly excited about it and jump up and down shouting enthusiastically. When you receive the opposite – negative criticism – you can often observe it calmly without too much wild, negative emotions blocking the way. And you can often appreciate that piece of criticism too (if […]
Conscious Understanding, Thoughts of Sri Srila Prabhupada
Sri Srila Prabhupada (Founder of ISKCON Temples and Bhakti Vedanta) mentioned about conscious understanding in one of the speeches of him. Undoubtedly the soul is present in the heart of the living entity, and it is the source of all the energies for maintaining the body. The energy of the soul is spread all over […]
Make someone else feel good to get Positive Energy
If you want to feel good about yourself, make someone else feel good! It really is that simple. Perhaps it is because this idea is so simple that we sometimes forget to do it. It seems that anytime I go out of my way to make someone else feel good, it ends up brightening my […]
Be Responsive to choose the best Possible Alternative
“Responsive” means acting appropriately to the issue at hand. Rather than being driven and controlled by habitual, knee-jerk reactions, being responsive means having the ability to maintain perspective and to choose the best possible alternative or course of action, given your unique situation. Because responsive people are able to see the entire picture so well, […]
The spirit of Bhagavad-gita | Important Teachings of Lord Krishna in Bhagvad Gita
The spirit of Bhagavad-gita is mentioned in Bhagavad-gita itself. It is just like this: If we want to take a particular medicine, then we have to follow the directions written on the label. We cannot take the medicine according to our own whim or the direction of a friend. It must be taken according to […]