The Experience of Dying: A Hellish Ordeal or A Glorious Transition? by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Dec 1, 1981 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-16 Number-12

A recent article of mine contained an ancient account from the Srimad-Bhagavatam dealing with Ajamila's frightening near-death experience. Several readers have since written me to say that this view of death as horrifying contradicts the accounts of... read more

Transcending the Laws of Karma by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Nov 1, 1981 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-16 Number-11

Nadine is the mother of four children. Her son Ravi, age seven, was born deaf and dumb. The other day, using sign language, Ravi asked his mother why he cannot speak or hear like his brother and sisters. Nadine, who has recently taken up Krsna consciousness, answered... read more

The Search for Self-fulfillment by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Oct 1, 1981 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-16 Number-10

The Search for Self-fulfillment "There is no 'real' me a tiny homunculus hidden beneath layers of frozen feelings. … It is not an isolated 'object,' a ghost locked in a machine or a mere consciousness located within the body. … You are... read more