Yo, Hare Krishna. Story ’bout a saint, pure and true. Haridas Thakur, name you should know, Chanting Hare Krishna, watch his devotion grow. Living in a cave, humble and deep, Twenty-two hours chanting, while others would sleep. Sharing that space, a slithering friend, A venomous snake, right there ’til the end… or so it seemed! […] The post Song: H…

The lotus feet of our spiritual master are the only way by which we can attain pure devotional service. I bow to his lotus feet with great awe and reverence. By his grace one can cross the ocean of material suffering and obtain the mercy of Krsna. The post Song: Sri Guru Charana Padma appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…

KRISHNA loves to choose the underdog, the least likely, the ones others write off. It’s so important that you don’t let how other people treat you determine your value. Don’t let what THEY SAY determine your self-worth. THEY may not believe in you. THEY may see you as LESS THAN. THEY may say things that […] The post Krishna’s Underdog appeared firs…

(Chorus) That death bell’s ringin’, a constant reminder, We’re all slippin’ away, no time to be kinder. Every heartbeat’s a step, towards the final call, The bell tolls for thee, for each and for all. Don’t ask who it’s for, the sound you perceive, It tolls for thee, believe, believe. (Outro) So listen closely, to […] The post Song: For Whom the Be…

Bhagavad Gita. Tesam Aham Sumdhartha (Swift Deliverer), “Krishna will rescue you from every trap and protect you from your enemies”. You don’t have to live afraid. Krishna has a shield around you, He knows how to keep harm away. And if it does come, He knows how to heal you. He knows how to restore […] The post Guardian of Your Soul appeared first …

This little mouse, he lived in fear,Cats were his nightmare, year after year.One day, as a sage sat in trance,Body bent into the lotus stanceThis little mouse, with a nibble so slight,Chewed on the sage’s cloth with little bites! The post Again Become a Mouse appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…

Don’t get distracted trying to keep up with someone whom you were never supposed to keep up with. When you understand you are fully loaded for the race that’s been designed for you, instead of COMPETING with people, you’ll CELEBRATE them. The right attitude is, “They may have something I don’t, but that’s OK. I’m […] The post One of a Kind appeared…

Instrumental Intro) (1) je anilo prema-dhana koruna pracur heno prabhu kotha gela acarya-thakur Departed devotees are all gone into the world of light! And I alone sit ling’ring here; Their very memory is fair and bright, They inhabit the world of no fear Their after glow lingers and glitters Like stars upon some gloomy grove, […] The post Song: Go…

Yo, Priyavrata’s saga, a legend’s birth, Etched in time’s core, proving its worth. Manu, weary king, his reign complete, Stepped down from power, a noble retreat. Problem was Priyavrata, his son, detached from worldly snares, A student of Narada, whose wisdom beyond compare. Brahma intervened, with a heartfelt prayer, “Accept the throne, so citizen…

The struggle isn’t wasted, makes you strong Positions you for where you belong Betrayal, heartbreak, loss, it’s tough But Krishna’s got you, that’s enough Depth of pain, equals heights you’ll reach He’ll turn it ’round, repay you for every breech Stronger faith, courage in your soul Krishna’s got a plan, to make you whole The post Song: Pain Into P…

The struggle isn’t wasted, makes you strong Positions you for where you belong Betrayal, heartbreak, loss, it’s tough But Krishna’s got you, that’s enough Depth of pain, equals heights you’ll reach He’ll turn it ’round, repay you for every breech Stronger faith, courage in your soul Krishna’s got a plan, to make you whole The post God Wastes Nothin…

(Chorus) Embrace the mystery, the not knowing’ part. That’s where Krishna faith steps in, right from the start. You aren’t going to have the answers. That’s not your task. Just trust in the journey. Take off the mask of worry and doubt. Let your spirit fly free. Krishna’s covering His devotees, just wait and see. The post Song: Be Comfortable Not K…

The way you can say we KNOW NOT and NOT BE WORRIED is if you know that all things are working for your GOOD. I know not HOW this is going to work out, but what is more important is I DO KNOW WHO IS ON THE THRONE. I do know WHO’S directing our steps, […] The post Be Comfortable Not Knowing appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…

What is that? KRISHNA taking you FURTHER, FASTER. You are coming into a SHIFT. Krishna can bring the one right man, one right idea across your paths, His divine touch. You don’t need EVERYONE to help you. You just need that ONE person who is in everyone’s heart, and nothing is impossible. With Him guiding […] The post Song: God of Acceleration appe…

In the natural it may not look like it, but remember, we serve a SUPERNATURAL God. He is about to release floods of His favor, floods of healing, floods of good breaks. Take the limits off Krishna. Don’t think of all the reasons your plans will not work. Krishna wouldn’t have given you the dream […] The post God of Acceleration appeared first on Ra…

The scripture talks about how God lifts up one and sets down another. Whether you get lifted up or set down, you’ve got a destiny to fulfill, a place where you’re in your SWEET SPOT, seeing God’s favor, doing exactly what you know you’re supposed to do. This is why Bhisma wasn’t frustrated because he […] The post Invisible & Invaluable appeared fir…

The reason you are where you are today, is that Krishna has a destiny for you to fulfill. He has assignments for you to accomplish. You may have given up on His GRACE, but His GRACE will never give up on you. He chose you before you chose Him.You might as well recognize that you […] The post Your History w Krishna appeared first on Radha Krishna Te…

Durvasa was a yogi and sage who often got enraged when anyone upstaged him. Yeah he was a diva expansion of Shiva the god of destruction, who causes dysfunction, wears snakes, bakes the three worlds in lakes of fire when times arrow expires. The post Song: Durvasa & Ambarish appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…

Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom happen as by little advantages that occur every day. Benjamin Franklin The post Thanksgiving 2024 appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.By Caru Das

Krishna’s ways may twist & turn. My heart may throb & ache./But my soul has no concern, because He makes not one mistake.My sacred plans may go astray. My hopes may fade away. /But I’ll still trust in Him to lead, because He knows the way.Though the night be dark, & the light take forever […] The post Fashioned for Faith appeared first on Radha Kri…

Yo, gather ’round, let me tell you a tale, Of love and honor, where good will prevail. The Ramayana, an epic so grand, A story of virtue, across every land. Prince Rama, his heart pure and true, Exiled by deceit, 14 years he would endure. His queen, Sita, beauty and grace, Kidnapped by Ravana, king […] The post Song: Ramayana Overview appeared firs…

Yo, let me tell you ’bout a bird with a mighty soul, Jatayu the vulture, his courage made him whole. He was a watching over Sita, a guardian soaring high in the sky. Defender of righteousness, ’til the day he would die. Now, Sita was stolen, abducted by Ravan on a golden chariot… The post Song: Jatayu, the Vulture appeared first on Radha Krishna Te…

Now the Lord is our blesser, and from the moment we become devotees, we become heirs to all of the blessings of Krishna. But remember this: BATTLES always follow BLESSINGS. That is good because Krishna can use those battles to force us to trust the GIVER rather than the GIFTS. It is not necessarily bad […] The post Battle Cry of Faith appeared firs…

As Krishna mounts his chariot, Dwarka bound, Queen Kunti’s heart pounds, sadness abounds, Her prayers take flight, a farewell plea, bittersweet Krishnha, Protector of dharma, our guiding light, By our side in every fight Lotus eyes, lotus feet, shining so bright illuminating our path through many a dark night. Without You, our fame and deeds […] Th…

Have you noticed how ANGRY people seem these days? Road rage, airplane rage, grocery store rage, violence at youth sports events. “I’m describing a FUMING, UNRELENTING, sense of anger, hostility, and alienation that simmers for months, even years, without relief. Eventually, all it takes is a TRIGGERING incident, usually minor, for the person to go…

Our attitude should be: “You can be for me or against me. You can celebrate me or criticize me, but thing is for certain. I’m not taking off my garland. I know who I am. I am royalty. I am accepted. I am approved by Almighty God. I am valuable. You don’t HAVE to have […] The post Don’t Give Away Yr Garland appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in …

When it comes to faith in God, some limp, some linger, while others leap. We’re all going to have times where we are tempted to limp, but Here’s the key. KRISHNA didn’t create you to live insecure, lonely, not having enough. Sure, those things may come, but He knows how to heal, restore and turn […] The post Leaping In Faith appeared first on Radha…

Krishna makes your hard places easier. He has a green oasis for you. New beginnings. Open doors. New dreams are going to spring up. New desires are going to come. He has an oasis for His devotees like Sudama, For his devotees he has businesses, opportunities, joy, peace, purposefulness. Hare Krishna When you look back […] The post Unexpected Power …

Here’s what I’ve learned: I know Krishna is on my side not by the HOT WINDS he STOPPED, but by the HOT WINDS that DIDN’T STOP ME. You CAN’T judge Krishna ‘s favor by the HOT WINDS He kept you out of, but by the HOT WINDS he BROUGHT YOU THROUGH. Hare Krishna THE DEVOTEE […] The post The Wind Factor appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…

When you are in the fire, then more than ever you need to start saying, “Father, THANK YOU you that you are IN this fire WITH ME. Thank you that no weapon formed against me is going to prosper. Krishna, I am not going to worry. I trust you. I believe that everything will turn […] The post God By My Side appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Uta…

At that time Lord Krishna revealed Himself right in the womb alongside of the child, and saved him from the scorching heat of the fire weapon. Having experienced Krishna’s protection when all the odds were against him, when he was so packed up he couldn’t move a finger to help himself, Parikshit throughout his life […] The post Forever Favor appear…

If you acknowledge Him in ALL yr activities: family, finances, marriage, sports, health. He will crown you with success and make you an example in every area of yr life.. Start by Chanting, Lord, energies of the Lord, engage me in Yr service. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare. Letting the Lord in. […] The post We Are Not Independe…

Our mind is like a computer. How we program it is the way it’s going to function. You can have the most powerful computer ever made, the latest and fastest model, with the maximum amount of memory available, but if you put the wrong software in it, it’s not going to function as it was […] The post The Delete Button appeared first on Radha Krishna T…

One devotee sang, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow death”. He didn’t say “Though I STAY in the valley. X Though I LIVE in the valley”. No, the valley is NOT your home. The valley is temporary. You’re just passing through the valley. It’s just a matter of time before it’s turned into […] The post Pathways to Victory appeared first on …

But too many people go around uttering dire predictions over themselves. “I never get the breaks.” I’ll probably get laid off. I’m just average. I’m a C student. I’ll never get into shape” They don’t realize they are calling in defeat, mediocrity, bad breaks and lack. Scripture says “We are eating the fruit of our […] The post Words Are Like Seeds …

Lord says many things about us in present and past tense. Because He says it, doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. Have to do our part & get in agreement. In other words, you may not feel blessed today, lot of things coming against you, with yr family, finances, etc. Mind could easily talk you […] The post Program Your Mind for Victory appeared first…

What was that? Sunshine on a cloudy day. He didn’t see it coming. The forecast was cloudy. All the reports said this problem is permanent, but KRISHNA controls the universe. He knows how to suddenly change things. He can suddenly move the wrong people out. He can suddenly open doors you never dreamed would open. […] The post Sunshine on a Cloudy Da…

Krishna can see the big picture for our lives. He’ll close doors that we prayed would open because He knows it’s going to be a waste of time. When you’re mature, instead of getting bitter when things don’t work out, you’ll say, Krishna, I TRUST you. I may not like it, but I believe You […] The post It’s All Good appeared first on Radha Krishna Temp…

Hare Krishna The Brijbasis became unaffected by the storm as soon as they started singing praises to Krishna. When you can SING IN THE STORM. When you can PRAISE THROUGH THE PAIN. When you can thank Krishna He’s WORKING instead of COMPLAINING about the trouble….get ready, your miracle is on the way. Devotees knew that […] The post In the Middle of …

Your reputation is one of the most valuable things you have. It is said, “A GOOD NAME is worth more than great riches”. You can have great wealth and be looked DOWN on, seen as shady, but when you’re a person of integrity, people look at you and think, “I CAN TRUST THEM. They always […] The post Persons of Integrity appeared first on Radha Krishna …

Now, DON’T get STUCK in the suffering. DON’T live BITTER because you seem to have gotten trapped in the jungle with an impossible task. DON’T settle in the depression thinking that you’ve been sidelined. KEEP an attitude of faith and go THROUGH it. KEEP BELIEVING when every thought tells you it’s never going to change. […] The post Greater Is Comin…

This afternoon let me encourage you not just to GO with God, but GROW with God. Chant His holy names, honor Him with yr talents and abilities. Plant the seeds of devotion and patiently wait for the fruits of love peace, abundance and purpose. Know today that God is bigger than yr problems, bigger than […] The post Yoking to the Supreme appeared fir…

You can’t see it right now, but UPSTREAM things have changed in your favor. UPSTREAM healing has been released. UPSTREAM the right people have been lined up. UPSTREAM the breaks you need, the restoration, the vindication has been put in place. It’s in your future. Don’t let what’s happening DOWNSTREAM talk you out of the […] The post Deep Water Fai…

When you’re pressured, you learn to STRETCH your faith. PRAY BOLD PRAYERS. BELIEVE for what looks impossible. The pressure is causing you to get stronger. Quit fighting it and learn to EMBRACE it. KRISHNA wouldn’t have allowed it if He wasn’t up to something. Maturity is being AT PEACE in the PRESSURE, TRUSTING in the […] The post Fuel for Your Fai…

Remember, you have the seeds of greatness in you. You weren’t made to be stagnant. Rise out of complacency. Keep growing. Keep reaching for new heights. Your best days are still out in front of you. You have not seen, heard, or imagined the great things that Krishna has in store for you. As you […] The post Motivation for Change appeared first on R…

Krishna had all that and more planned for us since the beginning of time. He had the steppingstones all lined up before we were born. We simply had to take our TINY STEPS OF FAITH before our dreams became reality. In a purport to the BG 11/34 Prabhupada says, “The plans of the SPOG are […] The post Stepping Out In Faith appeared first on Radha Kris…

I’m predicting God centered changes in the lives of His devotees. A good New Years prayer might sound something like this. “Lord, please help me to use the 8,760 hours of this year the wisest way that I can for you, & for your glory.” Lord, give me enough happiness to keep me sweet – […] The post New Year’s Talk 2024 appeared first on Radha Krishna…

Caru Das gives Srimad Bhagavatam Class (2/1/1) on the first morning of the New Navadvip Gita Jayanti Retreat in South Texas. Theme is community building and devotee care. The post Gita Jayanti Retreat New Navadvip 2023 appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.By Caru Das

Nothing you’re doing has been wasted. Every time you show love, you are sowing these seeds. But sometimes we think that we have to convince people, we have to tell them what they’re doing wrong, point out all their faults, make sure they really feel guilty. No, the Paramatma, Lord in the heart, is the […] The post The Light of Love appeared first o…

It is said that man does not live by bread alone. As there is food for the body, there needs to be a different type of food for the soul. In addition to the hunger that the body feels, the soul also feels its own hunger. The soul HUNGERS TO BE OF SERVICE, to make […] The post Living a Blessed Life appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…