The Importance of Tulasi Devi by Syamananda Dasa

Aug 1, 2008 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-05 Number-08 (Indian)

I hope that you like this special issue on the importance of Tulasi Devi. Outwardly, Tulasi Devi appears as a plant, but she is an eternal associate of Lord Krsna . Her appearance in this material world is to show that the only way of progressing in spiritual life is... read more

Here Comes the Rain by Syamananda Dasa

Jul 1, 2008 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-05 Number-07 (Indian)

 The rains have just hit Mumbai.As I look out from my window I see the first of the rain showers soothing the hearts,bodies and minds of all of us after we had just experienced the blazing hot summer.However the rainy season will not bring only relief-along with... read more

Is the Bhagavad-Gita for Cowards? by Syamananda Dasa

Jun 1, 2008 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-05 Number-06 (Indian)

Recently in one of the Eastern states of India tension erupted at a village which was marked as a future economic zone. Paramilitary forces and villagers whose lands were appropriated fought pitched battles. As the situation was going out of hand the paramilitary... read more

The Mango Season by Syamananda Dasa

May 1, 2008 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-05 Number-05 (Indian)

Mango the king of fruits. A favourite fruit of Sanskrit poets for its metaphoric use. Let us see a few examples: Mango—the king of fruits. A favourite fruit of Sanskrit poets for its metaphoric use. Let us see a few examples: Srila Prabhupada once said that in... read more

New Prisons For The Olympic Games How Pessimistic Can You Get? by Syamananda Dasa

Apr 1, 2008 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-05 Number-04 (Indian)

I was very surprised and a moment later not so surprised to learn that organisers are planning to erect. more prison houses in London, to meet the challenges of a peaceful Olympic games in the year 2012.   As I am writing this piece. I learn that the budget for... read more

Have No Fear Mr.Supercop by Syamanada Dasa

Mar 1, 2008 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-05 Number-03 (Indian)

One national daily reported that a prominent law-en forcement official was visiting a European country where he saw a group of Hare Krsna devotees chanting in the street. One devotee requested him to participate and the official said: "Look, your ancestors came... read more