Debt Relief by Nagaraja Dasa

May 1, 2010 | From the Editor, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-44 Number-03

  These days, advertisements for debt relief are everywhere. Some debt may be okay; it’s part of living in a modern economy. The problem is, a lot of people get buried in debt mortgages, medical bills, car loans, credit cards. When you’re paying off... read more

Intelligence and Spiritual Truth by Nagaraja Dasa

Mar 1, 2010 | From the Editor, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-44 Number-02

  I like to st ay somewhat informed about the theories of modern science, so a couple of years ago I read a book called Einstein for Dummies. It’s one of a large collection of For Dummies books that can supposedly make anyone understand even the most... read more

Research, Me-Search, and He-Search by Nagaraja Dasa

Jan 1, 2010 | From the Editor, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-44 Number-01

  I recently came across an expression I hadn’t heard before: “all research is mesearch.” used especially in the academic world, the saying asserts that people put their energy into researching topics that hold some deep personal attraction for... read more

The Culture of Distraction by Nagaraja Dasa

Jul 1, 2009 | From the Editor, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-43 Number-04

  The phrase “culture of distraction” has been around for a while. I guess I was just too distracted to notice it. We’re constantly bombarded with so much information that focusing on anything is extremely difficult. Economists wonder how that... read more

Haribol! by Nagaraja Dasa

May 1, 2009 | From the Editor, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-43 Number-03

  One of the most common expressions in the Hare krishna movement is “Haribol!” It means “Chant [the name] Hari!” and devotees use it especially when greeting one another. It’s also a general-purpose expression sprinkled liberally... read more