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When it comes to completely understanding its surrounding nature, the human being is totally in the dark, even when the sun is shining bright in the sky. The very need to have an external lighting source is enough to prove that the human being is limited in his capabilities. Thus when mentally concocted theories about the Supreme Absolute Truth, the origin of life, are posited in spite of this great limitation on intelligence and observation, the results miss the mark by a long shot. But through utilizing a different approach, the intelligence level that is our destiny can be reached very...

"O You of great intellect, not even the demigods can fathom the level of Your intelligence. Due to bereavement Your wisdom is currently in a dormant state, and I am here to rouse it."

"The Sharpest Knife: Lakshmana and His Words of Wisdom" is a collection of thirty-five essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe when Lakshmana counselled his elder brother Rama after Rama's wife Sita had suddenly gone missing.

"Even a decision made after carefully considering what should be done and what shouldn't doesn't come out successful (when undertaken by a careless messenger). Messengers who think themselves learned (but act carelessly) kill all chances for success in the mission." (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.40)

"Hanuman Entering Lanka" is a collection of thirty essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe Hanuman's initial entry into the city of Lanka to look for Sita Devi, the princess of Videha.

"All glories to Kunja-vihari, who playfully announces Madanotsava (Cupid's festival) with the melodies from His colorfully decorated flute, and whose pastimes are praised by a multitude of male and female parrots." (Shrila Rupa Gosvami, Shri Kunja-vihary-ashtakam, 4)

"Praised by Parrots" is a collection of twenty-two essays discussing the Kunja-vihary-ashtakam of Shrila Rupa Gosvami.

"Those great saints, who are knowers of dharma and greatly fortunate, spoke these words to me: 'Rama will visit your very pious ashrama. Along with Saumitra Lakshmana], you should offer Rama the greatest hospitality as your guest. Thus after seeing Him, as a benediction, you will ascend to the eternal realm.'" (Shabari speaking to Lord Rama, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 74.15-16)

"Welcoming Rama" is a collection of nine essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe the time when Rama and Lakshmana visited the female ascetic Shabari in the forest.

What is the purpose of government? What should be their primary duty? How should a leader behave? How should they view the citizens? How do we stop the bickering between factions? Can we ever have world peace? What is our role in society? What is our duty as citizens? What is the best use of the freedom that we have been granted?

Chapters: 1. Religion and Politics, 2. Puranic Recitation, 3. Taxation, 4. World Peace, 5. Slayer of Demons, 6. A Full Time Occupation, 7. Liberty and Tyranny, 8. Partisanship, 9. Getting Along, 10. Scarcity, 11. Providing Comforts, 12. Laying The Groundwork,...

"(Hanuman did not see Sita) who was firmly situated on the eternal path of devotion to her husband, had her gaze always fixed on Rama, was always possessed by love for Rama, had entered the glorious mind of her husband, and was always the most exceptional of women." (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 5.24)

"Hanuman Searches for Sita" is a collection of twenty-six essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe Hanuman's initial search for Sita Devi after he entered the city of Lanka.

"For one who explains the supreme secret to the devotees, devotional service is guaranteed, and at the end he will come back to Me." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.68)

"From the seeds distributed to the disciples by the spiritual master, trees of devotion get planted everywhere. But what's even more remarkable is that the guru teaches his spiritual descendants how to distribute seeds themselves. This was especially the mission of Lord Chaitanya, who cut through the barriers erected by sectarian traditions and ignorance by traveling from town to town and inducing others to chant the...

"Then, like a naracha arrow released from a bowstring, he flew quickly towards the garden of trees, which was surrounded by mango trees and had hundreds of creepers intertwined." (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 14.4)

"Hanuman Enters the Ashoka Grove" is a collection of seventeen essays discussing the verses from the Ramayana which describe Hanuman's entry into the grove of Ashoka trees in Lanka during his search for Sita Devi.

Caught Butter Handed is a collection of sixteen essays describing the pastime where Lord Krishna is tied to a mortar by mother Yashoda for having broken a pot of butter in anger.

If to a deserted island you should go, Not many possessions there you know. So take only those things you really need, Automatically choose favorite items indeed. Appreciation augmented by full reliance, Nothing else around, on object full dependence. For the yogi keep always one person in mind, Who in her courtyard feeding monkeys mother did find. Think of Yashoda telling Krishna that break pots He can't,...