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Our Happy Self by Nagaraja Dasa

Jan 11, 2015 | From the Editor, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-49 Number-01

Most people will agree that the desire to be happy is the basic motive behind everything we do. We want satisfaction from our endeavors, be they the most obviously selfish ones or seemingly selfless acts of compassion and charity. When people are asked what they want... read more

Nine Gates to Bliss by Syamananda Dasa

Jan 10, 2015 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-12 Number-01 (Indian)

In the Vedic scriptures devotional service unto Sri Krishna is described as joyfully performed and ever lasting. This service is divided into nine processes: 1. Hearing the name and glories of the Supreme Personality of Godhead; 2. Chanting His glories 3. Remembering... read more

May I take Your Order, Sir ? by Syamananda Dasa

Dec 15, 2014 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-11 Number-12 (Indian)

As you take your seat with your family or friends in a restaurant, you expect to hear the above question. You may then ask for the menu card, or if you know exactly what you want you may proceed to tell the waiter what he is supposed to do. Many of us think of a... read more

A New Interpretation by Syamananda Dasa

Nov 12, 2014 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-11 Number-11 (Indian)

Did you know that the Mahabharata and the Ramayana were an integral part of the Indian education system until the British introduced their own way of “educating” Indians? Noted historian and political thinker Dharampal has extensively researched this... read more

The Gold Standard for God Knowledge by Nagaraja Dasa

Nov 11, 2014 | From the Editor, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-48 Number-06

Certain pharases and ideas tend to be especially memorable for devotees who regularly read Srila Prabhupada’s books. One such idea is that we must know not only that God is great but also how He is great. Here’s one example of Prabhupada making this point.... read more

The Truth behind False Ego by Syamananda Dasa

Sep 12, 2014 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-11 Number-09 (Indian)

We all know how many of the world’s problems could be solved if the warring parties could resolve their ego problem. Caligula, Nero, Genghis Khan, Hitler, Napoleon and a few names from our Vedic history like Ravana, Hiranyakasipu and sisupala are all prime... read more