Antiseptic and Prophylactic by Syamananda Dasa
One of the principal Upanisads Sri Isopanisad describes the nature of God as antiseptic and prophylactic. The exact Sanskrit words used in this connection are suddham and apapa-viddham. God is antiseptic in the sense that even an impure thing can become purified... read more
Worldwide Activities of Krishna Consciousness
40th Anniversary celebration of Krishna-Balarama Temple Vrindavan, UP: About 100,000 visitors and devotees from all over the world took part in Krishna-Balarama Mandir’s week-long 40th anniversary celebrations March 23 and 29. They included 125 disciples of... read more
Judging without Understanding by Caitanya Carana Dasa
The recipe for ruining relationships A heart-rending Ramayana story offers invaluable lessons for avoiding alienation and promoting reconciliation One of the most poignant subplots in the Ramayana is the fratricidal confrontation between the two monkey brothers, Vali... read more
When O Lord . . .by Vraja Bhakti Dasa
When my mind becomes wild Like a stubborn, restless, crazy child When in fear I run helter-skelter Lord! Please give me Your loving shelter ! When I feel holier-than-thou And think that I have all the know-how Let the trees and grass, so tolerant and humble... read more