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When Disaster Strikes by Kalpana Kulkarni

Feb 10, 2013 | Kalpana Kulkarni, Lessons from the Road, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

Life is not an easy journey on a smooth highway. Every calamity is a preparation for the final examination of death Vacations turning into disasters are becoming a frequent phenomenon in current times. 2011 had many such instances to its credit. To give just a... read more

What is the Difficulty? by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Feb 10, 2013 | A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Srila Prabhupada Quotes, Volume-09 Number-11 (Indian)

All aspects of Krishna consciousness are so simple that anyone can follow them. Krishna Consciousness is so Simple So what is the difficulty? Follow the rules and regulations, worship the Deity, and chant the Hare Krishna mantra. Then you will remain as... read more

Letters, Volume-09 Number-11, 2012

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

Hinduism and Krsna Consciousness Having spent some time reading some of your literature, I have a question: What, if any, connections do you have with mainstream Hindu beliefs as commonly understood in India? – Adela Pennyfather Our reply: The... read more

Paralympics by Syamananda Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

Ellie Simmonds recently won a gold medal at a swimming event. She had almost lost the race when she doubled her efforts and streaked ahead of the race leader in the very last length of the race. Similarly Richard Whitehead took gold in the 200 meters athletics... read more

Every Town And Village, Volume-09 Number- 10, 2012

Feb 9, 2013 | Every Town & Village, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

ISKCON Chaplain Provides Spiritual Support at London Olympics London, UK: ISKCON had a small yet significant presence at the London Olympic Games this year, with ten devotees from various UK temples serving as volunteers, and two playing important staff roles.... read more

Vedic Division of Time

Feb 9, 2013 | Srimad Bhagavatam, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

Time calculations from the smallest unit up to the cosmic scale. [Based on the Third Canto, Chapter 11 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam as explained by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.] The atomic description of the Srimad-Bhagavatam... read more

Where Science and Spirituality Match and don’t Match by Kanai Krishna Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Kanai Krsna Dasa, Spiritual Scientist, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

Scientists may hurry to dismiss spirituality as superstitious, but a deeper analysis reveals its superior sensibility. Spirituality? It can’t be scientific!” exclaimed my colleague. Our impromptu discussion on the existence of God and one’s... read more

A Search Comes to an End by Vijaya Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | How I Came to Krsna Consciousness, Vijaya Dasa, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

After experimenting with various spiritual practices and mantras, an American youth finally comes to Krishna. I grew up in Los Angeles. Once, when I was visiting a friend I saw a person on TV speaking about spirituality, I found it interesting. He was speaking... read more

Is the Ramayana Relevant Today by Caitany Carana Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Caitanya Carana Dasa, Spiritual Scientist, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

Selfless sacrifice, as exemplified by the characters of the Ramayana, is more relevant today than any time in the past The Ramayana comprises stories from ancient times. Is it practically relevant today?” When I was asked this question during the recent... read more

Mesdames et Messieurs, Metroyoga by Candrasekhara Acharya Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Candrasekhara Acarya Dasa, Cover Story, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

Spreading the sankirtana movement in the Paris subway. As the train approaches the platform, we begin kirtana. The doors of the train open, and we enter, singing. Passengers look at us with puzzled faces; some think we are musicians asking for money. The doors... read more

Still in India by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Feb 9, 2013 | A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Srila Prabhupada Quotes, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

Practicing Austerity We should not be disturbed by the material problems. If you are in the winter season, how you can avoid cold, infection by cold? No. You must take bath. That is Aryan civilization. Still in India we’ll find in the villages severe... read more

Letters, Volume-09 Number-10, 2012

Feb 9, 2013 | Letters, Volume-09 Number-10 (Indian)

Saving the Yamuna In Vrindavan The article “The Save Yamuna Campaign” (BTG June 2012) was great but did not address the specific problems in Vrindavan or the efforts to solve them. I feel strongly that Mr. K. P. S. Gill and Srila Prabhupada’s... read more

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