Travels or Philosophy?

Sometimes a reader misunderstands when I describe the wonderful transcendental experiences that are relished in Sri Vrindavan Dhama or while traveling and preaching all over the world. One reader complained that he only wants to hear philosophy, that he does not want to hear about travels.

What is the proper understanding in this regard?

Krishna consciousness is beyond philosophy and it is beyond travels. Krishna consciousness means to come into direct contact with the Supreme Personality of Godhead in all times, places, and circumstances. It is my duty as a spiritual master to always be connected with Krishna and to always connect my readers with Krishna. Krishna is manifested in many ways. He is not limited by our conceptions. He is fully present in the sound of His name. He is fully present in the form of His teachings. He is fully present in the form of His holy dhama. And He is fully present in the form of His service. So whether we describe His name, His teachings, His holy dhama, or the service of traveling and preaching His glories all over the world, we are in all cases connecting our readers with Him, and we have fulfilled our duty.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Sri Vrindavan Dhama Krishna Conscious Travel Experience

Sri Vrindavan Dhama Krishna Conscious Travel Experience

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: Overcoming Egoism

Is what the Krishna consciousness group talks about the same thing as what many other spiritual paths talk about, which is the human ego being the cause of all evil and suffering in the world, and as soon as humanity as a whole corrects our egos and we turn from egoists into altruists humanities suffering and pain will end?

Thank you!

Shana

Answer: Reviving the Real Ego

While many describe the ego as the root of all problems, few understand that there is a real ego and a false ego. While the false ego, i.e. the mistaken sense that one is the center of all existence, is the root of all problems, the real ego of understanding oneself to be the eternal servant of Krishna is the platform of liberation. If we simply tell people that they have to give up their ego, how will they function? Ego is their sense of identity. So the real solution for the ego problem is to educate everyone as to who they really are. Then the problematic false ego will automatically be subdued and this place will become heaven on earth.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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