From HH Radhanath Swami lecture

One of the most transforming realizations that I had in my life was a discovery- all of our desires, aspirations and all the frustrations we undergo due to not fulfilling those desires- hey all originate each of our hearts- in that love is true fulfillment- I spent sometime with mother Teresa in Calcutta- she said - the greatest problem in this world is hunger- not hunger of the stomach- hunger of the heart- the wealthiest people in the world are frustrated- there is only one thing that can fulfill the hunger of the heart-momentary satisfaction to the mind and the enses only  to love and to be loved can give satisfaction to the heart - unfortunately our minds are so distracted trying to find that same experience in so many other alternatives- to love and to be loved is the most fundamental need for all human beings- it is the only true pleasure that can satisfy us- According to all the great scriptures- the origin of that love that need for love is the love between the atma- that when you put water in the root of the tree- the root noursihes the branches the twigs the leaves the flowers- Krishna tells in the gita-I am the source of all material and spiritual worlds everything emanates from Him.

When we learn the art of placing the water of our love in the root of existence - the Lord- then that love naturally reaches every living being- Mamivamso jiva loke- wherever there is life it is a part of God- factually you cannot love God and dislike anyone- that is the real test. In the bible Jesus said in First testament- love God with your heart , mind and soul and a natural by product of that is you love your neighbor as you love yourself- see everyone with equal vision- see the spiritual essence- If my mother has a disease - I may hate the disease but I love my mother. The atma is perfect, but when it is covered by avidya or ignorance then all sorts of symptoms come- dissatisfaction, envy, arrogance and all other things. Yoga is to equip us with the realization so that we can see beyond the disease- to understand our sister or brother- our connection with everyone. BVT explained when we connect with the love of God which is within our heart- it naturally manifests within this world in the form of compassion- selfless compassion - is this not the greatest need in this world- things of this world are neutral their value is in the consciousness in which we use it. Knife in the hands of a theif- slash throat to take what they have - a surgeon with a knife will save a surgeon's life. everyone within this creation has it potential spiritual value- if we simply learn how to use it with devotion love. Nitya siddha cita prema sadhana kabu nay- wake up sleeping soul- you are sleeping in the lap of Maya- you do not know your true potential.

When we awaken that love- not only do we find that real oasis of pleasure then we can be empowered to share it with everyone else.

In order to fill our hearts with meaning and value- we have to empty it from egoistic pursuits. Gita says tani sarvanai samyayaya.... you cant empty in a sustainable way unless we fill our hearts/minds with something better. And we cannot fill it with something better as long we keep cluttering it with inferior thoughts and words and actions. ...param drstva nivartate... in a sustainable way- we can overcome our material habits- by experiencing something higher deeper and greater. Thats whya yoga helps- if done with sincerity- tams thaiva bhajmyaham - what we are looking for will be revealed to us- in order to get the maximum benefit we have to be sar grahi we have to seek the essence- who am I, what do I really want to become un insrument of the sweet, all pervading love of the Supreme Lord- that is the highest aspiration.

On the banks of the river Ganga- under a Banyan tree 5000 years ago- sukatal- where the great SB was spoken. Pariksit was the emperor cursed to die in 7 days in the prime of his youth, all citizens loved him, he had a wonderful family he took shelter at the ganga devi- all sages of the whole planet gathered.

Among all the 100 sages and rishis they chose a 16 yr old boy so qualified- king asked him 3 questions primarily - just tell me the very essence of all the scriptures- ? what is the primary duty of every human being in all places and circumstances? What is the true duty of a person who is about to Die?

Time is precious- utlize every moment we have - nourish the real need of the heart-.

Sukadeva G tells a story in 10th canto about little Krishna about 2 years old."one who understands Krishna is bhagavn descends in this world and he is the possesor of all potencies even when he is a tiny baby and just to reciprocate with affection of vrajwasis- he appears like a helpless little child." A lady come out of the forest- no education - no caste- very simple lady living in the forest. she had a basket of fruits- nobody was interested in buying. Little baby Krishna- enthusiastic, just learned to work- he knows everything but just to attract our heart he is learning how to walk- he runs with grains in his hand- to barter- all the grains were falling from his hand and then only two pieces of grains left in his hand. she was so charmed by the sweetness of his smile- she wanted to please him.- she did not know who He was- she filled His arms with fruits- if you want come back I will give you more- He ran home carrying the fruits. Mothe asked where did you get these fruits- he said I purchased this. She said you cannot trust everyone- Meanwhile the lady turned around and her fruit basket was filled with precious jewels overflooded- she did not notice it- she wanted ot get more fruits from her hut to get more fruits to please Krishna- when she came back the basket was filled with the most priceless jewels- in her enthusiasm to please the Lord- she dumped the jewels and filled it with fruits- gave it to him and He was very happy.

Her basket of the the heart was filled with the purushartha shiromani - prem- love for teh God and for all living beings patram pushpam- simple bec she offered a few fruits with devotions- Gopal said lets distribute these fruits- giving to friends and neighbors- however many dhe gave out there was not end to those fruits- anyone who ate it they were completely satisfied - this is the reciprocation of bhakti- devotee wants to share the prema of the Lord with the world and the Lord wants to share the fruits of the devotees wlove with the world

What is responsibility?

Excerpt from the lecture:
1997-052 What Is Responsibility SB-02 08 21 Mumbai - 13-03-97 IDesireTree
Actual love, is the natural energy of the soul expressing itself unconditionally for the pleasure and happiness of the Lord and the Lord's devotees. That is love. Human life is meant to realize that love. sa vai pumsam... to love Lord Krishna unconditionally and serve him accordingly is the Supreme occupation for all humanity and it is only that type of unmotivated uninterrupted service to the Lord can we find true satisfaction.
That is the responsibility and purpose of life
Material people try to find more and more for themselves but ultimately what is the result- SP explained how terrible that Maya cheats such souls at the last phase of their lives. Napoleon was the greatest conqueror , world was trembling before him. He and his armies were marching terrorizing everyone. when he was dying he had lost everything, mouth was dry with the thirst and he was saying " Please give me some water". such a powerful man, entered the Vatican ordered him to make him the King of France. So powerful, but last days he had nothing, he did not have water and they gave him a cup- he drank it- it was the urine of the horse- frustrated suffering and died, that is material existence.

Hitler world was trembling before him . all the big countries were coming together to discuss what to do about him. At the end of life - he was hiding under the hole in the ground like a rat and committed suicide he lost everything

these are the greatest most powerful egoistic persons.


KC - to learn what is real happiness, not to control nations but your own mind and senses. Hiranyakaspiu was miserable bec he could not conquer mind and senses.

How to conquer the mind and senses? Krishna says by serving Him with constant practice and detachment Krishna Himself  By His mercy if he sees we are sincere and humble in your attempt to serve under the direction of his authorized devotee- Krishna himself will help you control the mind and senses. He is Hrishikesh- master of the mind and senses. He lifted the Govardhan Hill effortlessly to protect His devotees. Similarly He can lift us from the onslaughts of our material desires these unwanted anarthas pollutions of lust, envy, pride and illusion- agents of Maya that are conquering everyone individually and collectively on a mass scale internationally.The forces that induce such lower tendencies that induce such raging fire - but Krishna is all powerful. at Davanala JKund when there was fire around all His devotees, simply in one moment he swallowed the Fire. How to please Krishna- CM has given the instruction worship Krishna and chant the holy Names.
kaunteya pratijanihi - Krishna will always protect His devotee. SP is speaking so intimately not only the profound highest truths abut also his direct realizations. This material existence is like an ocean and we are like a little boat in the ocean and we are completely dependent on the mercy of the ocean. If there is a storm, fog, wind, cloud, there is every possibility of being drowned no one can control the whims of the oceans however materially equipped. this material existence is filled with unlimited waves in the form of temptations obstacles, waves of success failure, wave of good health and disease, of honor and dishonor. The dualities keep us under tight control.

In this ocean we are always aspiring for what we do not have and lamenting for what we lose. No peace. How tpo cross over this ocean? We are actually in a very helpless dependent condition. We may be doing very nice in our spiritual life.

If you are not chanting 16 rounds, at any moment you will fall victim to Maya. SP put great emphasis.
4 reg principles, keep association of devotees, hear SB and BG. When SP was on Jaladuta - he had direct experience of being in a tiny oat in the middle of the ocean- very difficult situation. Middle of Atlantic Ocean when a storm comes what do you do- you cannot decide lets stop here for sometime, or lets go home- nowhere to turn to- all there is is something darkness and waves, winds, you cannot see where you are who you are. what is your condition, you are helpless and hopeless. In that condition SP had two heart attacks, sea sickness