Bhakti Wisdom

I received a text from a friend inviting me to visit a family whose father was on the verge of passing away. I knew the family from before; they had been connected with the devotees for many years and occasionally visited the temple. Two days later, we went to their…

A few days ago, we celebrated Nityananda Trayodasi, the first major festival of the year, officially marking the start of the festival season. It’s a time of singing, dancing, feasting, serving, and preaching, accompanied by late nights, early mornings, busy schedules, and stressful service. A few days before the festival,…

As part of my service, I often meet people from diverse backgrounds while managing the deity department. This week, I encountered Drupen, who manages a family-owned company that has operated for several generations. During our conversation, he shared that he only gets 3 hours of sleep each night. I couldn’t…