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Pleasure Hunt by Vivek Mishra

Feb 1, 2012 | Photoscope, Vivek Mishra, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

The soul by nature is pleasure-seeking. An insignificant ant is looking for pleasure in a grain of sugar, while human beings seek pleasure in family life, sex, good food, prestige, and wealth. According to the principles of bhakti, the soul finds... read more

Every Town And Village, Volume-09 Number- 02, 2012

Feb 1, 2012 | Every Town & Village, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

New Temple Shines in the Land of the Rising Sun Tokyo, Japan: Japan’s new ISKCON temple opened in Funabori this summer. The temple, dubbed “ISKCON New Gaya,” opened its doors to the public with a two-day festival as did a new pure... read more

Mayastakam by Damodara Pandita Dasa

Feb 1, 2012 | Damodara Pandita Dasa, Poetry, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

All glories to you What-is-not Hovering by my side, Leading me down the path of lust, My eternal friend and guide. All glories to you What-is-not When I chant Krishna’s name, You steal my mind and make me think Of wealth and worldly fame. ... read more

In Your Own Words

Feb 1, 2012 | In Your Own Words, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

Live an example of how Bhagavad-gita saved someone’s life. This is the story of my old school friend Nishant from Ajmer, who met me after many years. When he learned that I am an ISKCON member, he started asking me about my faith and practices. I... read more

In Memorium

Feb 1, 2012 | In Memoriam, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian), Yamuna Devi Dasi

Letter from ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission With great sadness, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON, deeply mourn the departure of Her Grace Yamuna Devi. She dedicated the last 45 years of her life to the worship of Krishna and... read more

The Miracle of Tulasi Devi by Vraja Vihari Dasa

Feb 1, 2012 | Hare Krsna People, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian), Vraja Vihari Dasa

A young Russian devotee finds shelter and guidance under Krishna’s special devotee plant. Our cultural upbringing can greatly influence us in how we practice devotional service. If we had good training in our early years, then this can be a strong... read more

Krishna The God of Varieties by Vamsi Vihari Dasa

Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized, Vamsi Vihari Dasa, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

Variety is said to be the spice of life. Imagine a life where you eat the same vegetables daily, wear the same clothes, meet the same people, and visit the same places. So boring, right? This world is full of varieties seasonal changes in the form of summer,... read more

The Extremism in Branding The Gita As Extremist by Nanda Dulal Dasa

Feb 1, 2012 | Nanda Dulal Dasa, The Vedic Observer, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

The Bhagavad-gita recently shot back to fame. It was encouraging seeing all kinds of people discussing its subtleties. From students in college cafeterias to panel discussions on news channels to columns in popular newspapers, many Indians were a part of this... read more

From Defending to Understanding Gita by Caitanya Carana Dasa

Feb 1, 2012 | Caitanya Carana Dasa, Cover Story, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

The supreme message of peace was spoken just before the beginning of the world's greatest battle. Over the last few weeks due to the unsuccessful attempt in Russia to ban the Gita as a terrorist book, the question came up repeatedly on Google and in... read more

Lover And The Beloved by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Feb 1, 2012 | A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Srila Prabhupada, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

All of us are seeking a satisfying loving relationship. By keeping Krishna in the center of our relationships, we can attain complete fulfillment. What is the Origin of Love? The word Krishna means “all-attractive.” You can attract by your... read more

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-09 Number-02, 2012

Feb 1, 2012 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

The one Supreme Lord lives hidden inside all created things. He pervades all matter and sits within the hearts of all living beings. As the indwelling Supersoul, He supervises their material activities. Thus, while having no material qualities Himself, He is... read more

Letters, Volume-09 Number-02, 2012

Feb 1, 2012 | Letters, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

Who is the Doer? In his article (BTG Nov 2011), Vaibhav Joshi quotes the Gita (3.27), “The spirit soul bewildered by the influence of false ego thinks himself the doer of activities that are in actuality carried out by the three modes of material... read more