The Truth behind False Ego by Syamananda Dasa
We all know how many of the world’s problems could be solved if the warring parties could resolve their ego problem. Caligula, Nero, Genghis Khan, Hitler, Napoleon and a few names from our Vedic history like Ravana, Hiranyakasipu and sisupala are all prime... read more
Magical Distractions by Nagaraja Dasa
Adept yogis can attain siddhis, mystic powers, or what Srila Prabhupada sometimes referred to as magic. These powers can distract the advancing yogi, forcing him to lose sight of the goal of God realization. Devotees on the path of bhakti-yoga consider mystic siddhis... read more
Worldwide Activities of Krishna Consciousness
Spreading Krishna ’s Message during World Cup Football According to book distributor Prananatha Dasa, ISKCON devotees distributed approximately 8,000 of Srila Prabhupada’s books in Portuguese, Spanish and English all over the country during the World Cup... read more
Time for The Journey Back Home by Purushottam Kumar
Learning our true identity should inspire us to fully use our life to secure the best destination after our time in this body runs out. It cannot be seen or touched or felt, but its existence is undeniable. Just like a tsunami wave, it has no emotions, but it entraps... read more
When our Failure is a Success by Vraja Bihari Dasa
Where you turn to when you fail in devotional service decides the result. Anyone who comes to ISKCON temples is immediately exposed to the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. And those who are convinced about the philosophy of Krishna consciousness soon take up... read more
Taking Shelter by Navina Syama Dasa
For relief from life's inevitable distress, we need to stop looking in all the wrong places. In ISKCON we often speak of “taking shelter” of Lord Krishna or His devotees. For example, a new member who has expressed his or her interest in a particular... read more
Sehnsucht When Vocabulary Encourages Yearning for Krishna by Satyaraja Dasa
The more spiritually evolved we become, the more we long for life’s “missing piece." WOOOAHHH! That’s it!” I said when I came across the German word sehnsucht (ZEN-zookt). “That sums it all up!” Sehnsucht means... read more
Wisdom Nuggets From Bhagavad Gita by Caitanya Carana Dasa
Key teachings of the Gita phrased in succinct sutras accompanied with concise explanations 1. Within every adversity is an opportunity – the universe is a university The Bhagavad-gita begins with the famed warrior Arjuna about to participate in a war that... read more
Inaugurating Govind Dham by Lokanath Swami
A grand temple opens in Noida, one of New Delhi’s important satellite cities. After one crosses the Yamuna River from Delhi, India’s overcrowded capital city, the sight of Noida, a large satellite city in the National Capital Region, creates a welcoming impression.... read more
“We Have Created So Many Unprescribed Masters”
The following conversation between His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and Dr. Chaturbhai P. Patel took place in Bombay on March 23, 1974. Dr. Patel: The other morning, when a young lady told you, “I am practicing medicine and serving... read more