02/09/2026
Kṛṣṇa, an incarnation of Lord Viṣṇu, is often called the all-attractive one. He is known not only as a butter thief but as the thief of hearts. Everyone is drawn to him because he stands for divine love. He is more attractive than any supermodel or Hollywood star, because his beauty is not temporary or constructed, but eternal. By teaching Arjuna, Kṛṣṇa shows him love in multiple facets: as a friend, a relative, a teacher, and ultimately, as God. He teaches that, still in personal crisis and global unrest, there is always a place of refuge. That refuge, śaraṇam, is Kṛṣṇa, thus love itself. When difficulties arise, we create citta vṛttis, whirlings of thought mixed with strong emotions, giving rise to confusion rather than clarity. By remembering Kṛṣṇa, divine love, we gain tranquility of mind and śānti, peace, whether the war outside is created by the natural world, by others, or by ourselves.
The truth is that each of us is a share of that one love. Universal love may be compared to a block of gold: melted, divided, and shaped into many jewels, each having its own form, yet all still gold. In the same way, divine love appears as many beings and many lives without ceasing to be one. Satya, truthfulness, is the second yama. It asks us to live authentically in thought, speech, and action, always balanced with kindness. If our essence is love, then truth should be expressed through compassion, not harshness. Two effective supports for this are japa and mauna: the repetition of a mantra and the practice of silence. Both direct us toward our most intimate home, our heart, and purify thought and speech, so that compassion, tolerance, and understanding may arise. According to BG 4.9, by doing so, we have the potential to become influential in society, contributing to happiness and freedom for all.
September 2026 FOTM
All You Need is Love
by Jutta Ariane Mele-Maurer - co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga Rome .rome
Read more - https://jivamuktiyoga.com/fotm/all-you-need-is-love/
