When I Pray, Who Listens? by Syamananda Dasa
A person or some impersonal entity? Today, many may want to say,“No one.” And yet, in popular culture, we routinely see persons state, “I am praying to whoever is listening.” Online dictionaries say that a prayer is defined as “words that... read more
Worldwide Activities of Krishna Consciousness
ISKCON Hungary Steps Up to Help Middle Eastern Refugees Budapest, Hungary: ISKCON Hungary has risen to the challenge of taking care of refugees who are moving to Europe from countries shaken by war, violence and conflict, such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. The... read more
Knowledgeable? by Sutapa Dasa
Check if you have the right attitude to handle what you know The Bhagavad-gita likens knowledge to a sword (jnana-asina). Its sharp edge can lop off our doubts and give birth to firm conviction. Yet, the acquisition of knowledge comes with a great responsibility. If... read more
“Never Say Die” by Vraja Bihari Dasa
Srila Prabhupada was determined to spread the teachings of Krishna consciousness even as his business collapsed, first in Allahabad, and then in Bombay, during the 1930’s. He had diligently written his commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita for over a decade and was... read more
Eight Elements of Effective Education by Madhu Madhava Dasa
Qualities that every sincere teacher should try to cultivate Heyyyyyy… hooaaaaaaa… guys easy…” As these noises hit my ears, I saw a group of kids rushing through the corridor of the amenities building at our Govardhan Eco-village, a... read more
Lying in the Service of the Absolute Truth by Vamsi vihari Dasa
In certain exceptional cases, speaking the truth may be considered an irreligious act Most of us speak lies at some point in our lives, either big or small, maybe to attack someone or to defend ourselves. When I was in school, I had once lied to my father to escape... read more
Elevating our Emotions by Caitanya Carana Dasa
Without coming under the control of our lower self, we should raise ourselves to a higher emotional state Our heart is capable of both noble and ignoble emotions. How we can cultivate higher emotions and curb lower emotions is demonstrated in the Ramayana through the... read more
Festivals A time for celebration and contemplation by Subha Vilasa Dasa
Different people perceive life’s jubilations differently. An upcoming festival is a joy to most and a relief to many. Those who focus on new clothes, sweets, fun and frolic elements of the festival perceive it as a joy. Others like to see festivals as relaxing... read more
Immediate and Ultimate Benefit by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
One should develop enough foresight to understand what will be truly beneficial for me na ca sreyo ’nupasyami hatva sva-janam ahave na kankse vijayam krsna na ca rajyam sukhani ca (Bhagavad-gita 1.31) I do not see how any good can come from killing my own... read moreLetters, Volume-12 Number-10 (Indian) 2015
Continue Karmakandi Occupation? Can a karma-kandi brahmana continue his occupation after becoming a Krishna devotee? – Nidhi Bhatt, by email Our reply: A karmakandi brahmana’s occupation is to conduct different Vedic ritualistic ceremonies for... read more