The worst tragedy is that this uncontrolled mind steals our consciousness away from Krishna and that is the beginning, the essence of all suffering.
RADHANATH SWAMI
RADHANATH SWAMI
Radhanath Swami on consciousness
Radhanath Swami184 quotes“The worst tragedy is that this uncontrolled mind steals our consciousness away from Krishna and that is the beginning, the essence of all suffering.”
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