Tattva by Keshava Maharaja Stop, Think, Act | Towaco, NJ, USA | Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja
Nov 26, 2025
Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja, a monastic spiritual teacher and author, explores the nuances of critical thinking and purpose in modern life. He emphasizes the importance of asking 'why' before 'how' and 'what,' using parables to illustrate the pitfalls of chasing hollow success. Keshava Maharaja introduces counterintuitive concepts, advising listeners on how mortality can clarify priorities. He also argues against atheism, promoting the Bhagavad Gita as a guide to profound thinking and spiritual awakening. Ultimately, he advocates for selfless love and sincere desire in Krishna consciousness.
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Start With Why To Recover Thinking
- Modern life dulls our thinking by offering ready choices and easy actions instead of asking 'why'.
- Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja urges starting with why to regain vision and purpose.
Boatman And The Businessman Parable
- A businessman told a relaxed boatman to expand into a multinational empire and retire to the hammock.
- The boatman replied "and then what?" revealing that pursuing endless growth can miss life's purpose.
Paradoxes Beat Common Sense
- Counterintuitive principles often outperform visible hustle, like slowing down to go faster.
- Embracing failure and learning from it increases long-term success.
