Q&A WITH LILA PURUSHOTTAM DAS

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Perfect Question Perfect Answer October 26, 2021December 7, 2023Consciousness, Detachment

Q&A WITH LILA PURUSHOTTAM DAS

🤔Reflected and pure consciousness what are these two kinds of consciousness and how they exist simultaneously in the same body?

That is because reflected consciousness is much grosser than the pure consciousness. That latter is as subtle as the soul. Subtle body becomes depraved when separated from Krishna. And so it becomes very violent. Clouds cover the suns rays. Similarly, reflected consciousness covers the puny pure consciousness of the soul. That is by the will of the Supreme lord. Matter exists in subtle form as pradhan or mahat tattva. The soul brings in individuality or feeling of I-ness. Mahat tattva doesnt have that individuation on its own. Thus, material energy is cleavable and therefore becomes varieties of individuation. Although it is inert.

MAYAVADA: A FICTITIOUS PHILOSOPHY

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Basics of Bhagavad Gita October 26, 2021December 7, 2023Impersonalism, Impersonalist, Mayavada, Oneness

MAYAVADA: A FICTITIOUS PHILOSOPHY– Shrimad Bhagavatam 1.12.02: How was the great emperor Parīkṣit, who was a highly intelligent and great devotee, born in that womb? How did his death take place, and what did he achieve after his death?

KRISHNA: THE MOST EXPERT LOVER

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Basics of Bhagavad Gita October 24, 2021December 7, 2023Krishna, Lover

KRISHNA: The Most Expert Lover – Shrimad Bhagavatam 1.11.31: The queens of lord Krishna rejoiced within their minds to see their husband home after a long period abroad. The queens got up at once from their meditations. As was socially customary, they covered their faves shyly and looked about coyly.

KRISHNA: THE PERFECT ATMARAMA

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Advance Concepts of Bhagavad Gita October 23, 2021May 9, 2023Atmarama, Krishna, Self-satisfied

KRISHNA: THE PERFECT ATMARAMA– Shrimad Bhagavatam 1.11.36: Although the queens’ beautiful smiles and furtive glances were all spotless and exciting, and although they could conquer Cupid himself by making him give up his bow in frustration, and although even the tolerant Shiva could fall victim to them, still, despite all their magical feats and attractions, they could not agitate the senses of the Lord.

WILL OF KRISHNA IS FINAL: EXECUTE IT BY CHOICE OR BY FORCE

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Advance Concepts of Bhagavad Gita October 21, 2021May 9, 2023Krishna, Mahabharata, Queens, Will

WILL OF KRISHNA IS FINAL: EXECUTE IT BY CHOICE OR BY FORCE- Shrimad Bhagavatam 1.11.34: The Lord was pacified after killing those kings who were burdensome to the earth. They were puffed up with their military strength, their horses, elephants, chariots, infantry, etc. He Himself was not a party in the fight. He simply created hostility between the powerful administrators, and they fought amongst themselves. He was like the wind which causes friction between bamboos and so sparks a fire.

SHIKSHASHTAKAM: TOPMOST DEVOTEE PRAYING TO THE TOPMOST LORD

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Advance Concepts of Bhagavad Gita October 19, 2021May 9, 2023Bhakti, Chaitanya, Krishna, Radharani, Shikshashtakam

SHIKSHASHTAKAM: TOPMOST DEVOTEE PRAYING TO THE TOPMOST LORD – Lord Chaitanya (Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu) appeared in Navadwip in 1486 AD at Mayapur (Antardwip). He appeared in the form of devotee although he is Krishna himself. Lord is called triyugi because he doesnt appear in kaliyuga. In kaliyuga, he appears in the form of his devotee. Lord Chaitanya performed pastimes for 48 yrs and taught the process of Krishna bhakti. Lord Chaitanya didn’t compose much literature. Rather he instructed his followers to read Shrimad Bhagavatam. The only literature composed by lord Chaitanya is Shri Shikshashtakam, a set of his teachings composed in 8 verses. These verses sequentially explain the process of Krishna bhakti. These 8 verses should be the garland in every devotee’s neck. If lord himself has written something, we need not read anything else.

Reincarnation: A Matter Of Chance Or A Matter Of Consciousness

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Advance Concepts of Bhagavad Gita October 18, 2021May 9, 2023Consciousness, Mind, Prakriti, Rebirth, reincarnation

Reincarnation: A Matter Of Chance Or A Matter Of Consciousness – A conditioned soul has certain consciousness and according to that consciousness, the supersoul brings it to the semen of a man and guided to the womb of a woman. Thereafter there is formation of a single cell and from that single cell again by the guidance of the supersoul starts to multiply. So if there is the consciousness of a dog, the soul would go to a dog’s body. So the subtle body consciousness is very important. The consciousness has a form which depends on whether one has performed piously or sinfully in prev births. And therefore it gets guided to a particular species where it gets a form accordingly. The body creates a restriction on the consciousness. So if one is a rich man but has consciousness of a dog, his subtle body would then carry the soul to the body of a dog. Similarly, in a certain body one commits sinful activities alone lile family of butcher.

Do Ghosts Exist?

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Advance Concepts of Bhagavad Gita June 4, 2021October 27, 2023Do Ghosts Exist?, What ghosts actually are?, Who is attacked?, Why don’t ghosts get a physical body?

Introduction

In this blog post we will discuss the ghostly beings, do they really exist Yes, would be the answer of many people across history and geography. Many people have experienced the ghostly and frightening beings .In our scientific times many of us may dismiss the idea of ghosts as unscientific folk fantasies. However many scientists too have taken idea of ghosts very seriously such as Alfred Wallace, Cofounder of theory of evolution and American Psychologist William James. Let me tell you my experience with ghosts!

Significance of Chandan yatra

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Advance Concepts of Bhagavad Gita May 21, 2021December 11, 2023Annakuta Festival Celebration, Glories of Madhavendra Puri, Grand-Welcome of Madhavendra Puri at Puri, History of Kheerchora Gopinath, Significance of Chandan yatra

Significance Of Chandan Yatra – On the auspicious third day of the waxing moon in the month of Vaishaka, the festival of akshay tritiya, which is said to bestow all auspiciousness on any undertaking being started on this day, is observed all over India, to commemorate various pastimes of the lord. This day also marks the beginning of Chandan yatra, in which the lord is smeared with sandalwood paste due to the scorching heat of the summer season. In this blog, we will discuss the significance of Chandan Yatra

Is learning Sanskrit necessary to understand Bhagavad Gita?

Dr. Lila Purushottam Das Perfect Question Perfect Answer April 29, 2021October 27, 2023Bhagavat Gita is a language of devotional service, Is learning Sanskrit necessary to understand Bhagavad Gita?, Necessary qualities to understand Bhagavad Gita, Qualification for understanding Bhagavad Gita

Is learning necessary to understand Bhagavad Gita

Is learning Sanskrit necessary to understand Bhagavad Gita? – Recently one student asked a question – whether one can learn Bhagavad-Gita, only by becoming a Sanskrit Scholar? I would like to make a statement on this question because this is a very pertinent question and it may resonate with your personal as well. Normally when I go and speak on Bhagavad-Gita in schools, colleges, and universities, people normally ask this question should we learn Sanskrit before we can study Bhagavad-Gita?

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