If we practice devotion of God, then next life is to become the associate of God. That cintamani-prakara-sadmasu — we are transferred to that planet. These are simple things. The whole thing is in my hand. If I want to be degraded, I can prepare myself in this life for such degradation in the next life. And if we […]

The mantra delivers the conditioned soul from his bondage; so simply by chanting the mantra Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare/ Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare, one can gain deliverance from any condition. From Srila Prabhupada’s purport to SB 4.24.42

Everyone will have to die. Even you accept this place of suffering, and if you are assured that you will live here permanently, still, you become happy, “All right, I will not die.” But that is also not possible. Therefore asasvatam. Even if you make your arrangement very nicely that you will not suffer, but you will […]

Jayantakrid das:  I remember Prabhupada in our small temple in Switzerland. At one time he gave a class, and he was describing how we should create a very nice singhasan in our heart and invite Krishna there and it should be as beautiful as we can. It can be in gold, it can be in jewels, diamond, and […]

Such spiritual perfection is not limited by material qualifications but is developed by dint of one’s sincere endeavor to render transcendental service. Voluntary endeavor is the only qualification for spiritual perfection. Material acquisitions of wealth or education are not considered. From Srila Prabhupada’s purport to SB 3.9.38

By humility and meekness one attracts the attention of Krsna. That is the verdict of all the Vedas. Therefore if one becomes very humble and meek, he can easily attain the lotus feet of Krsna in this Age of Kali. From Srila Prabhupada’s purort to Cc Antya 4.71