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Grandma’s Wisdom by Syamananda Dasa

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

A few days ago, my good friend Pranav, who is an avid trekker, shared this story with me. He has led many groups into forests and hilly areas in many parts of India. On one such trek in a village in Maharashtra, they were attempting to begin their trek, when an old... read more

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

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

New ISKCON Temple coming up Patna, Bihar: The construction of ISKCON’s Sri Sri Radha-Bankebihari temple and spiritual centre, spread over two acres of land, is expected to be completed by 2014. The estimated project cost is Rs. 51 crore. ... read more

The Mystery behind the Supreme Mistress by Vamsi vihari Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Spiritual Places, Vamsi Vihari Dasa, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian)

Srimati Radharani is the Supreme Form of Divine Love. I was on my way to Pandharpur with a small group of devotees when we got stuck in a traffic jam. I took the opportunity to get off the bus and stretch a bit. Seeing my devotional attire, a few villagers... read more

Science and Nescience by Gopendra Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Gopendra Dasa, Poetry, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian)

With its mesmerizing advances and bewitching feats, It soothes our senses but our faith it steals. It helps and heals and also makes bombs to kill, But in material bodies, spirit or life it cannot instill. With the placebos of future promises that... read more

Full Time Devotee by Acyuta Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Acyuta Dasa, Spiritual Places, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian)

iha yasya harer dasye karmana manasa gira nikhilasv apy avasthasu jivan-muktah sa ucyate “A person acting in the service of Krishna with his body, mind, and words is a liberated person even in the material world, although he may be engaged in... read more

From Desperation to Destiny by Yugavatara Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Lessons from the Road, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian), Yugavatara Dasa

Obsession about the future can cause unnecessary anxiety that can ruin our lives. I am a doctor and hold an administrative position in a large hospital. One Friday evening I was about to lock my office and leave for the weekend when a young man, a medical intern at... read more

The Launch of the Hare Krishna Express by Vikram Patil

Feb 9, 2013 | Hare Krsna People, Vikram Patil, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian)

A devotee from a remote village finds an innovative way to share Srila Prabhupada’s message with everyone. It’s widely known that Srila Prabhupada’s books have the potency to transform people’s hearts. Their message is so pure... read more

The God Particle Is There Anything Godly About It by Caitanya Carana Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Caitanya Carana Dasa, Cover Story, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian)

The discovery of this particle has done nothing to enlighten people about the actual mystery of the self and universe. disprove the existence of God?”a young man asked me after a recent talk. “The god particle has zero charge, zero spin, and... read more

Win the Real Medal by Mukundamala Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Mukundamala Dasa, Photoscope, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian)

So much struggle! Winning an Olympic medal, or any other sports championship, is not easy. One has to spend years of rigorous training under an expert coach, go through a strict and regulated diet, maintain a high level of fitness, and perform many such austerities.... read more

Scientist versus God by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

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

Despite their lofty claims about the advancement of science, scientists fail to provide any solution to the real problems of life. When a scientist discovers something impressive to the ignorant mass of people, the common man, without inquiry,... read more

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-09 Number-09, 2012

Feb 9, 2013 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian)

In this Age of Kali, most of the population is foolish and not adequately educated to understand Vedanta philosophy; the best purpose of Vedanta philosophy is served by inoffensively chanting the holy name of the Lord. Vedanta is the last word in Vedic wisdom,... read more

Letters, Volume-09 Number-09, 2012

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

Unmotivated Devotional Service Siksashtakam 1 says that the holy names of Lord Krishna cleanse the heart of impurities accumulated since many lives. However, if we chant Hare Krishna daily with the intention of cleaning our heart and mind, will it not be... read more