Rise above the storm

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Rise Above the Storm

23 July 2025

If we thoughtfully and scientifically analyze this material world, we can clearly see that material existence is nothing but a stormy nightmare of birth, death, old age, and disease. When an airline pilot sees that his plane is entering a storm, he guides it to rise above the turbulence. In a similar way, we must recognize this material existence as a stormy condition—and rise above it.

The way to transcend this storm is by coming to the spiritual platform through the chanting of the holy names of the Lord:

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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Strom

Above the Storm

Storm

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Transcendental Reply

My dear Guru Maharaj,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

I am writing to you today with a heart full of anguish and tears in my eyes, desperately seeking your invaluable guidance. I am 18 years old, and by your mercy, I have come to know about Krishna consciousness. Since then, I have completely given up eating meat. This practice has brought me immense spiritual benefit, and it feels like the most natural thing for me to do.

However, this decision has caused deep distress to my mother. She scolds me harshly for giving up meat and, unfortunately, blames ISKCON entirely for my dietary change. She reacts similarly whenever I listen to Hari Katha, strictly forbids me from observing Ekadashi vrata, and does not allow me to chant. To make matters worse, she mocks me whenever I try to share these teachings with anyone. I once tried to share the wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita with my elder sister, but my mother immediately criticized and stopped me. Today, on this sacred Ekadashi, her strong opposition has left me utterly heartbroken. I cry nearly every day due to the pain this situation brings me.

I have sincerely tried to engage my mother in Krishna consciousness, but all my efforts have failed. To be honest, even her presence now agitates me. She is deeply materialistic and constantly pressures me to adopt a similar mindset, which goes against everything I am striving for. Every moment spent with her feels like a torment. I often wonder if I must have committed a grievous sin in a past life to be born into such a materialistic family.

I am struggling immensely to handle this situation. I do not wish to displease my mother, yet my commitment to the principles of Krishna consciousness is unshakable. How can I continue my spiritual practices without causing further conflict with her? And how can I deal with her strong material attachments and constant criticism, especially while I am still under her care?

Thank you for your time, compassion, and for kindly guiding me on this path. I eagerly await your wisdom and instruction.

Your humble servant,
Anonymous

Answer

From: Austin, Texas USA

My Dear Anonymous.,

Please accept my blessings.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Keep your spiritual strength and gradually by your love you will conquer your mother. Her strength is material and your strength is spiritual. In the end, spiritual strength always conquers material strength.

I hope this meets you in the best of health and in a cheerful mood.

Your ever well-wisher,
Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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