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The Problem of Rocks by Sutapa Dasa

Feb 10, 2013 | Photoscope, Sutapa Dasa, Volume-09 Number-12 (Indian)

Over the years, a multitude of creative arguments have been formed to undermine the existence of God. By focusing on the fundamental qualities of the divine, namely omniscience, omnipotence and benevolence, philosophers have attempted demonstrate that such qualities... read more

Origin of Life by Rajat Choudhary

Feb 10, 2013 | Cover Story, Volume-09 Number-12 (Indian)

Are they looking at the right place? The intriguing question, “What are the Origins of Life on Earth?” has always been a FAQ (Frequently Asked Question), SAQ (Sought After Question), MCQ (Multiple Choice Question), and a MDQ (Million Dollar... read more

Tapo Divyam Perform Divine Austerities by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Feb 10, 2013 | A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Srila Prabhupada Quotes, Volume-09 Number-12 (Indian)

Human Life Meant for Austerity Tapas, or austerity, is especially meant for the retired life. One should not remain a householder throughout his whole life; he must always remember that there are four divisions of life- brahmacharya, grihastha, vanaprastha and... read more

Letters, Volume-09 Number-12, 2012

Feb 10, 2013 | Letters, Volume-09 Number-12 (Indian)

No Anxiety Now I have recently subscribed to BTG. After a hectic day at work, I was reading the article “Desperation and Destiny” by Yugavatara Dasa (BTG Sep 2012). I believe that the article was written only for me because before reading the... read more

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-09 Number-11, 2012

Feb 10, 2013 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

Oh no! Just see my condition now! I must be the most sinful rogue of all! Alas, alas, what have I done, what have I done? The human form of life is very rare, but I have passed such a priceless life engaged simply as a slave in the service of the material energy.... read more

Friday, The 13th by Syamananda Dasa

Feb 10, 2013 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

Is 13 is an unlucky number? If you do believe in it being unlucky, then you can count yourself as a part of a significant portion of the population today. Many people won’t fly in planes, throw a celebration party, fill in a job application, exchange... read more

Every Town And Village, Volume-09 Number- 11, 2012

Feb 10, 2013 | Every Town & Village, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

Temple of Vedic Planetarium (ToVP) now on Film Mayapur, WB: On September 5, a new half an hour long film on the ToVP, ISKCON’s most ambitious project, has been released documenting the first steps in realizing this unique project worth the world’s... read more

The WRITE Service by Caitanya Carana Dasa

Feb 10, 2013 | Caitanya Carana Dasa, Spiritual Scientist, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

“Realization means you should write. Every one of you. What is your realization? What for this BACK TO GODHEAD is? You write your realizationwhat you have realized about Krishna. That is required.” (Srila Prabhupada; Lecture on Sri... read more

Religious Views Toward Women in the Public Sphere by Gunavatara Dasa

Feb 10, 2013 | Gunavatara Dasa, The Vedic Observer, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

For some time now I have been following a hot topic of public discourse in Israel Hadarat Nashim, or the exclusion of women from the public sphere. Ultra-Orthodox Jews regard a man’s sexual attraction to a woman as a threat, while many of the secular appear to... read more

I Found Krishna in Las Vegas by Lisa Chastain

Feb 10, 2013 | How I Came to Krsna Consciousness, Lisa Chastain, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

A lifelong search for God ends in the most unexpected of places. Last year I found myself at the doorstep of Govinda’s Center of Vedic India and Radha-Govinda Mandir, Las Vegas. A dear friend of mine had invited me to hear him speak. I wasn’t... read more

The Laws of Bhakti by Mukundamala Dasa

Feb 10, 2013 | Cover Story, Mukundamala Dasa, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

Far from being a sentimental activity, devotional service is based on well-defined principles that systematically guide a practitioner to ultimate perfection. Whenever there is a discussion about the relationship between science and religion, it usually... read more

The Mirror of Heart by Swarna Acharya

Feb 10, 2013 | Photoscope, Swarna Acharya, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

My aunt once requested me to clean her house after she returned from abroad. On seeing layers of dust accumulated over the years, I realized it’s going to be a tough job to get everything spotlessly clean. I cleaned the ceiling, fans, showcases and chairs, and... read more