See Criticism with a Critical Eye by Hari Parsada Dasa
This article is based on one of the verses of the Niti-sataka of Bhartrhari, the ancient king and poet who renounced the world and led an ascetic life. The collected work of Bhartrhari is known as satakatraya consisting of three thematic compilations on Srngara... read more
Jatayu Victorious in Defeat by Caitanya Carana Dasa
Devotion transforms a materially crushing defeat into a spiritually liberating victory No one likes to lose. When we find ourselves losing, we often try to connect with someone stronger to emerge victorious. When people start worshiping God, they hope that he will... read more
Love Blind or Evolved? by Vraja Bihari Dasa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sudden visit to Pakistan to wish a happy birthday to his Pakistani counterpart had left the country perplexed. Political analysts were debating if it was wise to show love to a sworn enemy of India. Often when it comes to dealing... read more
The Key to Beget Good Children by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
A very important principle is to protect women from getting polluted by unscrupulous men adharmabhibhavat krishna pradusyanti kula-striyah strisu dusöasu varsneya jayate varna-sankarah “When irreligion is prominent in the family, O Krishna , the women of... read moreLetters, Volume-13 Number-02 (Indian) 2016
Soul Transplant? I have heard that the spirit soul and the Supersoul reside within the heart of the living entity. This spirit spark is the source of energy to the heart and the body. Recently I read a news article about people undergoing successful heart transplant... read more
Was Ravana Cheated ? by Syamananda Dasa
While Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu was traveling in South India, he met a brahmana who invited the Lord to his home. This brahmana was a scholarly devotee and an authority on Ramayana. He was always detached from material activities. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu took his... read more
Worldwide Activities of Krishna Consciousness
ISKCON Organizes First International Summit on Environment and Ethics Kochi, Kerala: ISKCON recently organized the International Summit on Environment and Economy (SEE-2015) in the port city of Kochi, in an attempt to bring together various stakeholders to discuss and... read more
Science’s Imitation Barking
The following conversation between His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and some of his disciples took place on an early morning walk in Geneva on June 6, 1974. Srila Prabhupada: Just look at this fig. In this one fig, you find thousands of seeds, and... read more
The Original Selfie-Optimized Phone by Nanda Dulal Dasa
A guidebook that helps us to get a clear image of our original real self There was a time when there was much talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), also known asAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The prominent symptoms of this widespread... read more
Comfort breeds Complacency by Caitanya Carana Dasa
An incident from the Ramayana highlights a certain dangerous situation that is oftenoverlooked by a spiritual practitioner. On the spiritual path, adversity is a wellknown challenge, but paradoxically prosperity can be an even greater challenge. While misery can... read more