Vedic Wisdom Talks

Our most beautiful composition is but...! Sage Narada told the entire story of Sri Ram-from his would-be appointment as heir apparent to the Ayodhya throne by his father King Dashratha–to his exile for 14 years in the forest–losing his loving wife Sita to Ravana by abduction–killing the demon Ravana & bringing back Sita, returning to Ayodhya & ruling it for eleven thousand years thereafter Narada explained how Ram governed his kingdom (Rajya). After Sri Ram was anointed King, his subjects rejoiced with happiness & with their desire fulfilled they were content. All people followed the path of righteousness & there was no fear of sufferings or agonies, diseases or famine During the period of Rama's rule, nowhere would men witness the death of their sons or women were widowed. They would ever remain chaste & devoted to their husbands. In Rama’s kingdom, there was no fear of fire, water, wind, disease, hunger and also theft. All the cities & villages were ...

The Perfect Role Model! Once sage Valmiki enquired from Sri Narada, who was ever engaged in the practice of religious austerities & study of the Vedas, and the best among the eloquent speakers He asked: Who in this world lives today endowed with excellent qualities, prowess, righteousness, gratitude, truthfulness and firmness in his vows? Who is the one gifted with good conduct, always thinks about the wellbeing of all living creatures, learned in all the knowledge that is known, capable of doing things which others cannot do and is most handsome? Who (among men) is self-restrained? Who has conquered anger? Who is endowed with brilliance and free from envy? Who is that when excited, even the demigods are afraid of (let alone foes)? O Maharshi Narada said Valmiki - I intend to hear about such a man whom you think is worth knowing and worshipping? Indeed, I have great curiosity for your answer After thus being invited by Valmiki to take his seat, Narada, the knower of the...

How to Live & Die!   After answering to so many questions, Bhisma said to Maharaj Yudhisthira: You should cast aside the grief that you feel due to thinking that you are the cause of destruction of your friends & relatives. The truth is that everyone is killed by Eternal time, which represents the supreme will of Sri Krsna, the original Supreme Personality of Godhead & Supreme One above all others You had acted instrumentally in the hands of Sri Krsna & for this reason you should feel the greatest satisfaction. Indeed, if anyone wants to serve his ultimate self-interest & award himself the highest benediction, he should become an unalloyed devotee of the Supreme Lord After hearing this, the assembly turned toward Sri Krsna & with folded hands they mentally worshipped Him with great awe and reverence. After a long pause, Vyāsdev suggested: My dear son of Santanu, now that Maharaj Yudhisthira’s equilibrium has been restored by listening to your instructi...