Vrinda

God's protection is immaculate though we usually don't see or understand it. Draupadi's sole concern was in pleasing Krsna. If she had some personal motive, pride in her purity or her mystic powers, Krsna might not have interceded in visible form.

Radha & Krsna are one soul, who separated eternally to savor every exquisite shade of love. But Krsna longed to experience the immense depth of Radha's love. So They became one again in the form of Lord Caitanya. He tasted Radha's gorgeous love and distributed its truth in a holy mission of bhakti.

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As the world devolves into insanity, I think about the people I've loved during my stay here. Mrs. Van Ocker was one of the most beautiful souls I have ever known. She was pure sunshine. I still remember her laugh. & When I was 6 & he was 8 her son, Jimmy, was my first love
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When we surrender to a spiritual path, we see that everyone in our soul tribe is a mirror. This is comforting revelation. Each mirror is a relationship divinely designed to fulfill our eternal desire. Love here is part of our forever. Those who have returned, guide us home. There is never any loss.

Heads up to all observers. Gaura Purnima is March 2. That's a mere 8 days, or 181 hours 27 minutes, or 10,586 minutes to one of the best days of the year. The appearance of Mahaprabhu, an incarnation of Radha & Krsna, is a motherlode of love, & sacred to every friend of a friend of a friend ...

"Loneliness
is the space
between
who you were &
who you are
becoming."

"I see the parts of you
that you try to hide,"
he said tenderly
Like the "Grinch
who stole Christmas,"
her wary heart
grew two sizes
He would reveal
the mystery of
her to her
dispelling every
fear in that
broken heart

Draupadi personifies immaculate surrender. When mercenary politicians tried to publicly disrobe her, she begged for help. But nobody dared defy the powerful leaders. In distress, Draupadi threw up her arms in surrender, crying "Hey Govinda." Sri Krsna rushed to her rescue with a never-ending sari.

"Therefore Rādhā is parama-devatā, the supreme goddess, and She is worshipable for everyone. She is the protectress of all, and She is the mother of the entire universe."

Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita Adi-Lila 4.89

This isn't hyperbole. It's the world we live in. Fascism is the one thing we can't seem to find a cure for.

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Amen, my darling. I'm ready to love you forever. Let's play in the snow, have snowball fights, and make angels. In warm weather, we'll swing on a seat made for two. And we'll never stop dancing. I've missed you so.
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I heard this gorgeous song recently, and it's playing inside me nonstop. My grandfather, the love of my life, comes to me through these words & this melody with its sweet high notes. He takes my hand, holds me close. I lay my head on his chest, and we dance on & on.
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"i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)"

I haven't stopped thinking about my dear friend Ray since I learned recently that he passed. He was one of the most selfless people I ever knew. We both tutored illiterate adults. He taught me how to give.
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Iran, Russia Hold Naval Drills Amid US Military Build Up In Arabian Sea Iran and Russia launched joint naval drills in Iran’s southern waters on February 19, as the United States continues expanding its military presence in the Arabian Sea.

In America, our political leader is a malignant narcissist. Wars are created by selfish leaders, often with little thought for the innocent. Such war is ubiquitous today. & It's only getting worse. Have we Americans grown numb to the possibility of our own destruction?
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God, Himself, authored partnership. Your twin flame is a holy promise. In the spiritual world, the two of you will laugh & laugh some more at jokes & silly stuff no one else understands, you'll say "I love you" out loud & heart to heart. Your love will forever increase & there will be no discord.

"The mercy of Rādhārāṇī is available very readily to the sincere devotees, and once She recommends such a devotee to Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Lord at once accepts the devotee's admittance into His association."

SB Canto Two

"Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear."

Bhagavad Gita 18.66

a moment of
holy urgency
draws near

changing
atmosphere

be still,
& listen

your heart
holds
every
answer
soul
aware

prepare
yourself

please
pretty
please

there's
little
time

False friends are expert teachers. We may not initially see the deceptive masks they wear. Once we discover harmful intentions, we're awakened to misery. Hurtful people hurt. We realize many operate from a place of suffering. So, we turn on our flashlights and ask ourselves what we can do to help.

"By practicing Krishna Bhakti, or Krishna consciousness, we get aligned with Krishna. The firmer the faith we have in trusting Krishna to be my best well wisher, the sharper will be our realisation that everything that is happening in my life is designed for my spiritual progress."

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The nature of a soft essence...

Hare Krsna Hare Krsna
Krsna Krsna Hare Hare
Hare Rama Hare Rama
Rama Rama Hare Hare💕🙏🌹🪔

Devotees of Krsna, some Christians, and many secular people realize that animal slaughter is beyond cruel. Devotees treasure every soul. St. and Pope Francis saw animals as precious creatures. St Francis communed with & blessed them. Smart people know it's wrong. The least we can do is protect them.

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"The love shared between Radha and Krishna stands as an eternal flame, devoid of any beginning or end. It transcends the confines of the physical realm, taking on a spiritual essence that defies mortal boundaries. Theirs was a bond of purity and devotion, .."

"Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me and offer your homage unto Me. Thus you will come to Me without fail. I promise you this because you are My very dear friend."

Bhagavad Gita 18.65

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Anyone interested in trying to become a vegetarian might enjoy Kurma's recipes. I've been a vegetarian for 45 years & have found Kurma's cooking to be among the best vegetarian cuisine, ANYWHERE. He elevates cooking to a spiritual art form. His recipes are easy to follow.
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“If a transcendentally situated person, following in the footsteps of Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī ..is always absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa ..serving the Lord day and night within his mind. ...By the will of Kṛṣṇa, such a devotee is understood to possess a spiritual body."

Caitanya Caritamrta, Antya 5.49-50

I think they subconsciously feel guilty.