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"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.

"O hero, your determination and sterling prowess, coupled with Sugriva's words, tell Me certainly of success." (Lord Rama speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 44.14)

Trusting Hanuman is a collection of seventeen essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana where Sugriva and Lord Rama go over Hanuman's capabilities with respect to finding the missing princess Sita Devi.

"O Sita, those munis, who have taken to strict vows, living aggrieved in Dandaka-aranya have personally approached Me, who am a protector of the surrendered, and sought refuge." (Lord Rama speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya-kanda, 10.4)

The sages residing in the Dandaka forest were being harassed daily by the ogres ranging the night, those demons intent on thwarting the peaceful religious activities of the rishis given to asceticism and penance. Understanding that their only chance at safety and peace lay in the hands of the divine prince of Ayodhya, Shri Rama, the sages...

"This is Sita, who is firmly dedicated to her husband and is the daughter of the great soul Janaka, who is the King of Mithila and strictly adherent to religious principles." (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.15)

From Hanuman's words get a feel, For Sita, character from Ramayana real. Not a figment of the imagination, Or aspect of body representation. By relationship to father Janaka she is identified, With respect for dharma over kingdom he did preside. Also known as Shri Rama's beloved wife, Service to Him her dharma in life. From the speculating cheaters stay away, And...

Of marriage of Sita, Rama 's most dear, Did Anasuya, sage's wife, want to hear. Already knew of story, such was its fame, Yet still wanted Sita in her own way to explain. Her response in Ramayana can be found, In short verses whose lessons are profound. From Sita learn the proper duties of wife, Of husband too, how to fulfill meaning of life. Become familiar with God and His nature, How He comes to earth for our sadness to cure. More than anything delight in the hallowed company, Of Sita and Rama, their wedding let the mind see. From that constant vision much pleasure you'll get, A heart...

"Who is God? Is He just an abstract concept conceived in the bewildered mind looking for some real meaning to life? Fruitive activity seems to be the obvious solution to redress mental ailments. 'Just go wherever the sense impulses take you and you will be alright. If you feel like eating something now, go for it. Want to indulge in intoxication, why not give it a try?' When the pattern of repeated acceptance and rejection, happiness and dissatisfaction, is recognized, the search continues for a higher truth. Perhaps there is something beyond this temporary realm. Maybe there is a supreme...

"(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.

"I am faithfully engaged in the service of Rama, who is as immovable as a great mountain, as great a lord as Mahendra Indra], and who, like a great ocean, is incapable of being agitated." (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 47.33)

Devoted to Rama is a collection of twenty essays discussing the verses from the Ramayana that cover Sita's initial interaction with Ravana when he approached her in the Dandaka forest in the guise of an ascetic.

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,...

"The Lord is personal although impersonal, He is atomic although great, and He is blackish and has red eyes although He is colorless." (Kurma Purana)

Chapters: God is a Person, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, A Personal Touch, Do You See What I See?, Is Not Null, I See Me, I'm Still Standing, What Is Maya, Achintya-bhedabheda-tattva, Always With Form, A Person With Knowledge, Driven to Impersonalism, The Two Mayas

"Is Lord Krishna really blue, Is He not the god for only the Hindus? Why in His hands does Krishna carry around a flute, And why the flowers and peacock feather to boot? Some say that Krishna is God while others say Vishnu, Please explain these to me, for to Hinduism I am new. Honor the carved statues of Krishna, do many take the privilege, Trusting the Vedas, is not the worship of idols pure sacrilege? Lord Chaitanya, who is He and what did He do? Preach to men did He, but why not to women too? How do I find balance between material and spiritual life? Must I quit my job, renounce my...

"Did Krishna really descend to earth? How do we know that He's not just an elevated yogi as opposed to the Supreme Lord Himself? Did He really hold up a massive hill with His finger? Did He really kill so many nefarious characters while in the form of a small child? If so, what was the purpose to His advent? When and where does He make His appearances? If God can incarnate in human form, does that mean that we are all incarnations of God? Can we perform the same miracles? Why did Krishna play like an ordinary child in Vrindavana? What is so special about Vrindavana?"

"The Delight of...

In dream one moment you're dwelling upon, And then the next moment it is gone. The universal manifestation in son's mouth to see, Then in an instant Yashoda from vision set free. To loving her beautiful son she returned, In process a deep respect for God was earned. But devotion in maternal affection not to stop, Concern for darling of Vrindavana she couldn't drop. Thus know there is higher state than reverence, Love in bhakti-rasa God's preference.

"Yashoda's son" is a collection of twenty-one essays discussing the pastime where Lord Krishna shows the universal form to mother Yashoda.