The Cash Machine Runs Out by Krishna Dharma Dasa
The last couple of years have not been good ones for the world. First we are told about global food scarcity, then we hear of possible oil shortages, and then—horror of horrors—we run out of money. Surely even the staunchest believers in freemarket... read more
Earth A Meditation by Urmila Devi Dasi
While we live on this planet and use its products, the solid forms of Krishna’s energy can remind us of Him. It may sem there can be nothing more ordinary, more the essence of matter, or more mundane than the Earth. But when we take a moment to notice and... read moreKrishna’s Economics: 1-1=1 by Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi
Taking shelter of Krishna is the key to peace and prosperity Last year, eight Academy Awards went to a low-budget movie filmed in India, Slumdog Millionaire. Moviegoers reported feeling uplifted by the story. The idea that a beggar from the slums of India could... read more
Sources of Suffering by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Because we are ignorant of the subtle laws of nature, our endeavors for happiness in this world often only add to our distress. lokah svayam sreyasi nasta-drstir yo ’rthan samiheta nikama-kamah anyonya-vairah sukha-lesa-hetor ananta-duhkham ca na veda... read moreLetters, Volume-44 Number-02, 2010
Practicing/Sharing Krishna Consciousness at Work I thoroughly enjoyed reading articles from the Nov/Dec 2009 (Special) issue of Back to Godhead. Because the articles were clear, concise and convincing to me, I have been encouraged to share the special issue... read more
BT Brinjal
Tenali: Gopal, do you know that for the first time a Genetically Modified (GM) variety of brinjal, Bt Brinjal, is going to be introduced in India. Gopal: What is that, Tenali? Tenali: GM means the deliberate, controlled manipulation of the genes in an organism with... read more
Back To Godhead Volume-44 Number-02, 2010
Welcome, Volume-44 Number-02, 2010 Letters, Volume-44 Number-02, 2010 Sources of Suffering by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Krishna’s Economics: 1-1=1 by Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi Earth A Meditation... read more
Welcome, Volume-44 Number-02, 2010
Lord Krishna’s first lesson to ajruna in the Bhagavad-gita is “You’re not the body; you’re an eternal spiritual being.” When arjuna hears this, he wonders, “Does that mean i need to give up everything and go off somewhere to... read more
Why do we need a Temple – Part-1 by Caitanya Carana Dasa
ISKCON is famous for its magnificent temples. Visitors to ISKCON temples, while appreciating their beauty, still sometimes raise the question: is it necessary to spend so much on building temples? How do temples practically benefit society? In the article... read more
Becoming Conscious Of Krishna by Yugavatara Dasa
The Krishna consciousness movement was named the International Society for Krishna Consciousness by Srila Prabhupada when he was inspired by one phrase of Srila Rupa Gosvami, Krishna bhavana bhavita “becoming conscious of Krishna.” Remaining... read more