Lessons from the Road – Page 2

My Conversation with Krishna by Mahatma Dasa

Aug 1, 2013 | Lessons from the Road, Mahatma Dasa, Volume-10 Number-09 (Indian)

I called up Krishna the other day because I was having a really hard time. There were so many things going wrong and I couldn't understand why. So I said, "Krishna, you love me, right? "And feelingly He said, "Of course. I love you... read more

Failing to Succeed by Mahatma Dasa

Jul 1, 2013 | Lessons from the Road, Mahatma Dasa, Volume-10 Number-08 (Indian)

Learn to take lessons from the best teacher of success. s soon as we hear the word success what comes to mind? Money, influence, fame? Right from childhood we are conditioned to believe this is what success means. But suppose we attain success and then, as many do,... read more

Struggling to be Humble? by Mahatma Dasa

May 1, 2013 | Lessons from the Road, Mahatma Dasa, Volume-10 Number-06 (Indian)

Here is one tip that is often overlooked. Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu left only eight verses of His personal composition, known as the Siksashtaka verses. Of those eight verses, the third verse is often considered the crown jewel among them. Trnad... read more

Winning Life’s Battles by Krishna Dharma Dasa

Mar 1, 2013 | Krishna Dharma Dasa, Lessons from the Road, Volume-10 Number-03 (Indian)

Non-violence when wrongly applied can cause greater harm to society than direct violence. The first question often asked about the Bhagavad-gita is why was it spoken on a battlefield? Despite a common view that religion is a major cause of war, in most... read more

When Disaster Strikes by Kalpana Kulkarni

Feb 10, 2013 | Kalpana Kulkarni, Lessons from the Road, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

Life is not an easy journey on a smooth highway. Every calamity is a preparation for the final examination of death Vacations turning into disasters are becoming a frequent phenomenon in current times. 2011 had many such instances to its credit. To give just a... read more

From Desperation to Destiny by Yugavatara Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Lessons from the Road, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian), Yugavatara Dasa

Obsession about the future can cause unnecessary anxiety that can ruin our lives. I am a doctor and hold an administrative position in a large hospital. One Friday evening I was about to lock my office and leave for the weekend when a young man, a medical intern at... read more