The meaning of humility

Humility means not to think less of yourself, but to think of yourself less. -H.H. Varsana Swami

Building faith through sadhu-sanga

Despite occasional circumstances that make it difficult to complete one's spiritual practice, the main problem with regularizing our sadhana is not our situation, but our sraddha, or faith. If we had trust in the glories of the holy name, we would not neglect it under any circumstance. If we had unquestioned faith that chanting gave us long life and unlimited wealth, and we cherished those attainments, we would make time for it at all costs. The holy name of Krishna gives so much more, but because our faith and knowledge of the Bhagavat-which proclaims the glories of the holy name-is weak, our practices unforunately become slack.

Faith means faith in sastra. Faith comes from sadha-sanga. Sadhu-sanga means to hear sastra from advanced devotees. We must make every effort to get sadhu-sanga and increase our faith in devotional service. It is the basis of spiritual life. -H.H. Dhanurdhara Swami

Trying to collect some spiritual wealth

The advent of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is like an expanding ocean of nectar. One who does not collect the valuable jewels within that ocean is certainly the poorest of the poor. -Srila Prabodhananda Saraswati Thakur

Keep chanting

Indeed, a life full of Krishna consciousness is noble, exalted, glorious, and magnificent-in short-superb. Anyone can attain such perfection in life and enjoy happiness, peace and prosperity by taking up this simple process. All one has to do is chant-Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare-and your life will be sublime. - H.H. Mahanidhi Swami

When will that day come?

"Detachment from maya is only possible if you have attachment to Krishna." -Srila Prabhupada

Making memories. Festival of Inspiration 2008

The little rascals.

Outside the Palace.

Visiting the cows.

Vrindavani and Manu inspecting the garden.

Radharadhya having a little fun with Neat tie the clown.

Jaya Sri Sri Radha Vrindavan Chandra

Although most of our time was spent with the children it was a festival of inspiration!

Something I need to come to terms with

Although Vrindavan is glorious and an unparalleled inspiration for spiritual life, more important is to take full shelter of the holy name and remain in good consciousness regardless of one's place of residence. -H.H. Dhanurdhara Swami