Krishna's Mercy

"(Hanuman did not see Sita) who was firmly situated on the eternal path of devotion to her husband, had her gaze always fixed on Rama, was always possessed by love for Rama, had entered the glorious mind of her husband, and was always the most exceptional of women." (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 5.24) "Hanuman Searches for Sita" is a collection of twenty-six essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe Hanuman's initial search for Sita Devi after he entered the city of Lanka.

Of marriage of Sita, Rama 's most dear, Did Anasuya, sage's wife, want to hear. Already knew of story, such was its fame, Yet still wanted Sita in her own way to explain. Her response in Ramayana can be found, In short verses whose lessons are profound. From Sita learn the proper duties of wife, Of husband too, how to fulfill meaning of life. Become familiar with God and His nature, How He comes to earth for our sadness to cure. More than anything delight in the hallowed company, Of Sita and Rama, their wedding let the mind see. From that constant vision much pleasure you'll get, A heart so pure that vice and evil you'll forget. Chapters: 1. Wanting to Hear, 2. Bringing God to the Family, 3. Finding Gold, 4. A Good Mother, 5. A Suitable Husband, 6. A Match Made In Heaven, 7. Praiseworthy, 8. My Loss Becomes My Gain, 9. The Power of God, 10. Matchmaker, 11. The Descending Process, 12. Two for One, 13. Making the Most

"Thus after carefully considering in many ways the situation with the wife of the Lord of the earth, while situated in the branches of the tree that great soul decided to speak words that were sweet and true." (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 30.44) Chapters: Star of The Book of Beauty, The Ecstasy of Gold, Checking Your Work, Characteristics of the Enemy, God Is Good, Consoling the Moon, Using Common Sense, Yashasvini, Multitasking, Ranging In Darkness, Slow and Steady, A Talking Monkey, Skilled In Illusion, When In Rome, Cheated In All Ages, Further Deliberation, Sounds Like A Gamble, If You Want Things Done Right, Rules For A Messenger, The Same Three Questions, Two Saintly People, Anukirtayan, Effortless Actions, Showing Your Truthfulness, Words to Please Everyone

"Why is that your cruel, crooked, blackish and yellowish eyes do not fall to the ground while looking at me, O uncivilized one?" (Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 22.18) "Not Knowing the Value of Life" is a collection of twenty-four essays discussing verses from the Ramayana which deal with Sita's rebuke of Ravana and her hope of again seeing her husband Rama.

"Devoted to one husband, being born into a pure family and having obtained one also, I am incapable of doing such a reproachable act, one that ought not to be done." (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.4-5) "Poetic Insults" is a collection of fifty-three essays discussing the verses from the Ramayana that cover Sita's rebuke of Ravana when he approached her in the Ashoka grove in Lanka.

"This is Sita, who is firmly dedicated to her husband and is the daughter of the great soul Janaka, who is the King of Mithila and strictly adherent to religious principles." (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 16.15) From Hanuman's words get a feel, For Sita, character from Ramayana real. Not a figment of the imagination, Or aspect of body representation. By relationship to father Janaka she is identified, With respect for dharma over kingdom he did preside. Also known as Shri Rama's beloved wife, Service to Him her dharma in life. From the speculating cheaters stay away, And instead listen to what Hanuman does say.

When it comes to completely understanding its surrounding nature, the human being is totally in the dark, even when the sun is shining bright in the sky. The very need to have an external lighting source is enough to prove that the human being is limited in his capabilities. Thus when mentally concocted theories about the Supreme Absolute Truth, the origin of life, are posited in spite of this great limitation on intelligence and observation, the results miss the mark by a long shot. But through utilizing a different approach, the intelligence level that is our destiny can be reached very quickly. Not only can the necessary knowledge come to us without much strain, but we can also put it to good use. Chapters: Through The Never, Back on Earth, Raja Vidya, Amazing Discoveries, Always In Stock, Long and Short Game, Hoard Mentality, My Wonderful Brain, The Big Brain, Everyday Miracles, A Bucket of Mustard Seeds, Dissertation, The Missing Part, Shooting in the Dark, The Good and The Bad, Penumbra, Research Scholars, The Evolved Man, Men Are From Mars

"For one who explains the supreme secret to the devotees, devotional service is guaranteed, and at the end he will come back to Me." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 18.68) "From the seeds distributed to the disciples by the spiritual master, trees of devotion get planted everywhere. But what's even more remarkable is that the guru teaches his spiritual descendants how to distribute seeds themselves. This was especially the mission of Lord Chaitanya, who cut through the barriers erected by sectarian traditions and ignorance by traveling from town to town and inducing others to chant the names of Hari Krishna]. Without the seed, there cannot be any fruit, so without the holy name being freely distributed to everyone, the ancient art of bhakti remains a secret known only to a select few. Since bhakti is the constitutional position of the soul, it should not remain hidden from anyone."

"I was born in the darkest ignorance, and my spiritual master opened my eyes with the torch of knowledge." "Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 4.34)

"Is God Nice? Is He a person? What are His features? What does He look like? How does He act? Is He violent or nonviolent? Is there only one God? Does He only have one form? Why does it appear that sometimes He does bad things to people? What causes Him to directly intervene in a situation?" "God Is Glorious" is a collection of fifteen essays that discuss these issues and more, relying on the authority of the Vedas, the ancient scriptural tradition of India.

"Who is God? Is He just an abstract concept conceived in the bewildered mind looking for some real meaning to life? Fruitive activity seems to be the obvious solution to redress mental ailments. 'Just go wherever the sense impulses take you and you will be alright. If you feel like eating something now, go for it. Want to indulge in intoxication, why not give it a try' When the pattern of repeated acceptance and rejection, happiness and dissatisfaction, is recognized, the search continues for a higher truth. Perhaps there is something beyond this temporary realm. Maybe there is a supreme controller who is not bewildered by duality, and perhaps there is a purpose to our existence that can be revealed from connecting with that person." "You know that living entities are always coming and going, and thus their lives are temporary. Therefore, the learned people of this world take to performing prescribed worldly duties which yield auspicious results." (Hanuman speaking to Tara, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 21.5) "Seeing With Knowledge" is a collection of thirteen essays which discuss higher knowledge, where to find it, and how to use it to gain the highest benefit.