The greatest Shri Krishna pooja that a person can do is to read the Bhagavad Gita and contemplate. But many people feel the need to perform a puja when they feel they need to connect with the Supreme Being. A simple puja dedicated to Lord Krishna helps in keeping the mind calm and in concentrating. Some people exclusively perform Sri Krishna pooja during Shri Krishna Jayanti or Janmashtami or Gokulashtami. Here is how to perform a simple puja dedicated to Lord Krishna. Select a calm and quite place. Clean the place and then take a bath. Place a photograph or idol or picture of Lord Krishna also of Lord Ganesha. Keep a lamp ready. Place some flowers and fruits or sweets ready in a plate. Pray to Ganesha. Meditate for a few minutes to clear the mind of unwanted thoughts. Now light the lamp. Meditate or pray to Lord Krishna. Offer flowers – Tulsi leaves is the best offering made to Krishna . You can light incense or agarbathis. If needed you can ring th...

Uddhava Gita is part of the Srimad Bhagavatam. It consists of the advices given by Lord Krishna to Uddhava. This is a collection of teachings from the Uddhava Gita. With a pure mind one observe in all begins as well as in oneself only Me (Lord Krishna), the atman, who am both inside and out, and unobstructed like the sky. O great soul, he who, taking his stand on pure knowledge, thus regards and honors all beings as Myself, who has the same attitude towards a Chandala as well as a Brahmana, a thief as well as a patron of the Brahmanas, a spark of fire as well as the sun, and a ruffian as well as a kind man is considered a sage. Ideas of rivalry, jealousy, pity and egoism quickly depart from a man who always thinks of Me ( Krishna ) in all men. (Uddhava Gita Chapter XXIV, verses 12 to 15) From the earth I learned to remain undisturbed Even while being oppressed By those under the sway of their own destiny The earth taught me not to deviate From the cou...

In the Uddhava Gita in the Srimad Bhagavad Purana, Sri Krishna advises Uddhava regarding the qualities of a true guru or saint. Here are the qualities enumerated by Sri Krishna. Gurus are kind to all. They won’t wrong anybody. They have no grudge against anyone. They have endurance, patience, fortitude. They are free from scandals. They take pleasure and pain in the same vein. They are ever ready to help others. They are not enchanted by worldly things. They have tender heart but full command over their sense organs. They are pure, benevolent, detached. They eat only for survival and never for taste. They are totally and always at ease. They are unperturbed. They are devoted to Brahman (Supreme Truth). They are thoughtful. They are alert and conscious. They are serious. They are patient in dangers. They have won over all the six weaknesses – hunger, thirst, pain, lust, old age and death. They give due honor to others. They are skilled and dexterous. ...