Mahatma Das
Mahatma Das joined ISKCON in 1969 and has served as temple president, book distributor, sankirtana leader, college preacher, membership director, and VIHE teacher and co-director. He is well known in Iskcon for his recorded music and his seminars.
He is the co-director of Bhakti Life, a non-profit organization that teaches the practices of devotional service through interactive workshops, retreats, online courses and counselling.
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Mahatma Das
“A saint is a theater where the qualities of God can be seen.”~Rumi
4 hours ago | [YT] | 16
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Criticism will interfere with your ability to do pure bhakti. We should look at everyone with appreciation. That's a sign of spiritual advancement.
1 day ago | [YT] | 116
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"Backwards Thinking" means to think, "I need to be spiritually strong in order to follow my vows," when in fact our strength and determination form as a by-product of our commitment to the promises we make.
2 days ago | [YT] | 92
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"Without the holy name, I would have no spiritual life, no real happiness, no intimacy with Krishna, no peace of mind, and no ability to control my senses. My entire relationship with Krishna, the most important relationship in my life, is revealed through His holy name."
3 days ago | [YT] | 152
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Mahatma Das
Prayer is necessary to keep us in the humble mood of dependence on Krishna to achieve success. Otherwise our determination may turn to into ahankara, thinking that we can achieve everything by our own power.
4 days ago | [YT] | 131
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Mahatma Das
The road to humility is paved with the practices of humility, and the practices of humility are the road to prema. So whether the path is easy or difficult, it is a path we cannot avoid if we desire to achieve pure devotional service.
6 days ago | [YT] | 124
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Prabhupada said if you want to love Krishna, then there is no question of the process (of devotional service) being difficult.
1 week ago | [YT] | 134
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The false ego desperately wants to take credit. Real ego desperately wants to give credit.
False ego says, "I did it."
Real ego says, "Guru and Krishna did it."
1 week ago | [YT] | 147
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Don't be afraid to open your heart fully to Krishna's love. It will be difficult to love yourself if you can't feel His love.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 197
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Mahatma Das
Environment is often more powerful than willpower. Don't make things difficult for yourself by being in unhealthy environments. But if you find yourself in an environment that is no longer conducive, consider whether or not you created that environment, either through your actions or through your way of thinking.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 157
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