Gita 13.21 explained
Link to purport by A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Transcript of Bhakti-Shastri class on this verse by Chaitanya Charan So in this verse Krishna [...]
Even if we have to live with pain, we don’t have to live in pain
To live with pain means that pain is present within our consciousness; to live in pain means that pain dominates our consciousness, infecting our whole [...]
Events are not in our control, but experiences are
When things outside our control go wrong, we may get overwhelmed by feelings of helplessness. Such feelings can be crushing especially when things that matter [...]
The world determines our situations, but we determine our emotions
Suppose we get caught in a traffic jam and get late for an appointment. We may naturally feel irritated. Such an emotion is natural, but [...]
Those who exaggerate material pleasure exacerbate material trouble
Sometimes children playing a video game throw a tantrum on losing. Their parents help them regain perspective, explaining that it’s just a game. Children tend [...]