Ref: Isopanisad Introduction
Srila Prabhupada
In this episode, we explore Bhagavad Gita 15.6, where Lord Krishna describes His self-luminous spiritual abode—a place beyond the sun, moon, and electricity. Once reached, no one returns to this material world.
Learn what makes this divine world so special, how to get there through devotional service, and why it is the ultimate goal for the soul.
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In this episode, we dive deep into Bhagavad-gītā Chapter 15, Verse 5, where Lord Krishna explains the inner transformation required for true spiritual surrender.
We explore six essential qualifications mentioned in Śrīla Prabhupāda’s purport—freedom from pride, illusion, false associations, and dualities; understanding the eternal; and rising above material lust.
✨ If you've ever asked, "How can I truly surrender to God?"—this episode will give you a clear, step-by-step spiritual perspective straight from the Gītā.
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All Glories To Srila Prabhupada
Discover the five key subjects of the Bhagavad-gītā—Īśvara, Jīva, Prakṛti, Kāla, and Karma—and their timeless relevance.
Ref: Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 7.1- 3, Ahmedabad, December 14, 1972
Introduction to Bhagavad-gita As It Is
Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 1.13-14, London, July 14, 1973
Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 1.44, London, July 31, 1973
Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 4.1, Montreal, August 24, 1968
Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 4.1, Montreal, August 24, 1968
Bhagavad-gita 8.3, purport
Bhagavad Gita 7.4
CC Madhya 19.140
Bhagavad Gita 15.7
Ref: Āhāra-nidrā-bhaya-maithunaṁ ca [Hitopadeśa]
In this episode, we delve into how the Bhagavad-gītā outlines the social duties of individuals while uncovering its profound spiritual purpose.
Bhagavad Gita introduction
Prabhupada: The householders should earn a livelihood by an honorable means and spend fifty percent of their income to propagate Kṛṣṇa consciousness all over the world.
(BG 16.1-3, Purport)
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- Kholāvecā Śrīdhara
`There was a great devotee of Lord Caitanya known as Kholāvecā Śrīdhara, who was a very poor man. He was doing a small business selling cups made from the leaves of plantain trees, and his income was almost nothing. Still, he was spending fifty percent of his small income on the worship of the Ganges, and with the other fifty percent he was somehow living. Lord Caitanya once revealed Himself to this confidential devotee, Kholāvecā Śrīdhara, and offered him any opulence he liked. But Śrīdhara informed the Lord that he did not want any material opulence. He was quite happy in his present position and wanted only to gain unflinching faith and devotion unto the lotus feet of Lord Caitanya. That is the position of pure devotees. If they can be engaged twenty-four hours each day in devotional service they do not want anything else, not even the happiness of liberation or of becoming one with the Supreme.
(Ref: The Nectar of Devotion (p. 35))`
- Giving charity is householders main function
`To give charity is one of the householder’s main functions, and he should be prepared to give in charity at least fifty percent of his hard-earned money. A brahmacārī, or student, should perform sacrifices, a householder should give charity, and a person in the retired life or in the renounced order should practice penances and austerities. Those are the general functions of all the āśramas, or orders of life on the path of self-realization.
(Ref: ŚB 1.9.27p)`
- Rupa Goswami example
`When Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī retired from family life, he distributed fifty percent of his income to the brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas.
(Ref: CC Antya 3.136p)`
- Dadati principle
`In this verse there is brief mention of the process of making loving transactions with the Supreme Personality of Godhead and making friends with the devotees. According to the dadāti principle, an advanced devotee is supposed to spend at least fifty percent of his income on the service of the Lord and His devotees. Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī has set such an example in his life. When he decided to retire, he distributed fifty percent of his life's earnings to Kṛṣṇa's service and twenty-five percent to his relatives and kept twenty-five percent for personal emergencies. This example should be followed by all devotees. Whatever one's income, fifty percent should be spent on behalf of Kṛṣṇa and His devotees, and this will fulfill the demands of dadāti.
(NOI 4 p)`
- Spend properly
`So those who are in sense, gṛhasthas, they must give in charity, at least fifty percent of their income. That was shown by Rūpa Gosvāmī. He, fifty percent. Dānam means not to the daridra-nārāyaṇa. Dānam means to the brāhmaṇa, Vaiṣṇava. In our śāstra, charity is recommended to be given to the high-class men, brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas. They know how to spend money. Therefore dātavyam iti yad dānaṁ tad dānaṁ sāttvikam ucyate [Bg. 17.20]. Just like this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, they are appreciating. So all the charity should come here. Then it is properly utilized. Because we do not use a single paisa for anything of sense gratification. We do not even smoke, we do not take tea, we lie down on the floor. Not a single paisa is spent for our sense gratification. Everything is utilized for Kṛṣṇa. Therefore all charity should come here. Properly spent. But if we misspend, that is our fault. Single paisa we spend for our sense gratification, that is fault of us. And people should give at least fifty percent of their income to this movement. Twenty-five percent to the family, and twenty-five percent let him keep for himself in case of emergency.
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In this episode of Seeing Through Scriptures, we explore the profound teachings on how to attain the highest form of love for God. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, we discuss the importance of freeing oneself from attachment, fear, and anger by being fully absorbed in devotion to the Supreme Lord. You'll learn how the influence of māyā (illusion) entangles us in material miseries and how surrendering to the Lord with the guidance of a pure devotee can purify the heart and awaken divine love.
These teachings are based on the authoritative explanations given by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda, the founder-ācārya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), as found in his translations and commentaries on sacred texts. Join us as we delve into these scriptural truths and uncover the path to transcendental love of God.
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