Setting Sail with Transcendental Treasures by Visakha Devi Dasi
In the spirit of Srila Prabhupada's voyage to America in 1965, devotees are bringing Krsna consciousness to the Hawaiian Islands. I awoke to the sound of waves lapping near my head. Through the two skylight windows above my bunk I could see wispy clouds that... read more
Baseball, Caste, and the Whole-Hog Syndrome by Mathuresa Dasa
Confusing "cast" with "caste" is an innocent error, but mistaking Lord Krsna's varnasrama system for an oppressive, hereditary class structure is a far more serious blunder. Baseball, to most anyone's mind, has little in common... read more
In Pursuit of Perfection by Nagaraja Dasa
For those who think perfection is unattainable, the Vedic literature says think again. Claims of perfection generally draw skeptical responses. I saw a bumper sticker that read "Christians Aren't Perfect, Just Forgiven," implying that if we claim to... read more
The Heart’s Desire by His Divine Grace Kirtanananda Swami Bhaktipada
How can we find happiness that is not purchased with our pain? Have you ever wished upon a shooting star or thrown a penny in a magic fountain? In the spiritual world there are trees called "desire trees," which can fulfill any desire. If you could have just... read more