Rational Mythology by Sadaputa Dasa
Can a rational person accept the stories of the Puranas as literally true? Presented at the Parliament of the World's Religion, Chicago, 1993 IN VIVEKANANDA Swami's famous lecture on Hinduism at the Parliament of Religions in 1893, he began by outlining some... read moreISKCON’s Use of “Vedic” and “Vaisnava”
Are we deviating from Prabhupada's teachings? Dear Editor, There seems to be a disturbing trend in ISKCON today, and that has to do with the term "Vaisnava." This word seems to be more in vogue to the expense of "Vedic." Though it may seem... read moreGiving Everything Up? by Jayadvaita Swami
SOMETIMES THOSE unfamiliar with the Hare Krsna movement think that to attain Krsna consciousness one needs to quit one's job, break off from one's family, give up everything, and just chant Hare Krsna. If the world and what's in it are material, the... read moreGrowing With Grief by Cintamani Devi Dasi
Her voice hesitates. "I have bad news for you." BREATHLESS FROM running to the phone, I pick up the receiver, my seven-week-old daughter gurgling playfully in my arms. "Can I speak to Rosalynne?" asks the voice at the other end.... read more