Collect for Krishna--Spend for Krishna.

The simple solution for all of the world's economic problems is "Collect for Krishna--Spend for Krishna." This easy solution works because according to the Bhagavad-gita all of the wealth of this world and of all the worlds belongs to Krishna. This means that if we utilize wealth for any other purpose, we are following in the footsteps of Ravana, the powerful demon who defied the authority of the Lord and in the end was completely defeated and lost everything. And it also means that when we utilize wealth in the service of Krishna that He will give us more and more wealth to employ in His service. Krishna possesses unlimited wealth and can easily give us unlimited wealth to engage in His service if we show Him that we are sincere in using the wealth for His pleasure.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Ravana Defeated by Lord Rama

Ravana Defeated by Lord Rama

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: How to Deal with the Murderers?

While many of us are devoted to the worship of the Divine, we still have to deal with issues in the material world, much like climbing a mountain full of obstacles to reach the Supreme, even though our bhakti is strong. I speak of the recent tragic events like those at Fort Hood and the current wrangling in the American Congress over abortion and healthcare. Through the lens of Krishna Consciousness, how should the murderers of the world be dealt with, and how should abortion be dealt with? Common sense tells me that I have not created life, per se, so I should not seek to destroy it. I ask for your answers on these very difficult issues.

May peace be yours on your many journeys,

Ray

Answer: Conquer Over Evil With Krishna Consciousness

I very much appreciate your question. A devotee is not apathetic. His heart bleeds to see the suffering and injustice going on all around him here in this material world. He therefore fully dedicates his life for conquering over the evil in the world. How does he accomplish this? The formula for transforming the planet earth with a spiritual revolution is that first the devotee fully revolutionizes his own consciousness by taking complete shelter of Sri Guru and Sri Krishna. And then in this liberated state of consciousness he fully absorbs himself in spreading the message of Krishna as far and as wide as possible for saving the suffering souls of this world from their ignorance.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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