Grandma’s Wisdom by Syamananda Dasa

Feb 9, 2013 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-09 Number-09 (Indian)

A few days ago, my good friend Pranav, who is an avid trekker, shared this story with me. He has led many groups into forests and hilly areas in many parts of India. On one such trek in a village in Maharashtra, they were attempting to begin their trek, when an old... read more

Letter from an Indian Clerk by Syamananda Dasa

Feb 1, 2013 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-10 Number-02 (Indian)

December 22 is National Mathematics Day, which is the birth anniversary of Indian mathematical genius Srinivasa Ramanujam.  That Ramanujam had a humble yet extraordinary beginning in his career is evident from his letter to G. H. Hardy, his guide and mentor in... read more

End of the world Predictions by Syamananda Dasa

Jan 1, 2013 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-10 Number-01 (Indian)

According to some calculations the world was supposed to end on the 20 December 2012 (20-12- 2012)! It was a Mayan (old South America) theory. Perhaps the numbers arranged in this fashion had something to do with this prediction. Anyway, if you are still reading this... read more

The Food, The Bad and The Ugly by Syamananda Dasa

Aug 1, 2012 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-09 Number-08 (Indian)

  The Food:   India’s food grain production has risen from 216 million tons in 2006-2007, to 227 million tons in 2007-2008, to 233 million tons in 2008-2009, to 235 million tons in 2009-2010, increased marginally to 235.88 million tons in 2010-2011,... read more

Push a Child into a Lion’s Cage by Syamananda Dasa

Jul 1, 2012 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-09 Number-07 (Indian)

  The Public Enemy No. 1 lay dead. He could very well be termed as the Most Dangerous Man ever alive. His was a reign of terror practically unmatched in its hatred of God. At the same time this king  was very powerful and opulent. His strength was obtained... read more

Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Syamananda Dasa

Jun 1, 2012 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-09 Number-06 (Indian)

  A palliative nurse who has counseled the dying  during their last days has revealed the most common regrets we have as we near the end of our lives. And among the top few regrets, from men in particular, is ‘I wish I hadn’t worked so... read more