Vedic Thoughts, Volume-37 Number-02, 2003

Mar 1, 2003 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-37 Number-02

Just worship Sri Gaurahari [Caitanya Mahaprabhu], who is always affectionate toward His devotees. He is the same Supreme Godhead, Krsna, who sported in the cowherd pastures of Vraja and stole the hearts of Nanda and Yasoda. Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura... read more

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-37 Number-01, 2003

Jan 1, 2003 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-37 Number-01

Lord Krsna is very much pleased with His devotees, even if they are not on the topmost stage of devotional service. Even on the lower stages of devotional service one is transcendental, and if one continues with devotional life, he continues to be a deva or sura... read more

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-06, 2002

Nov 1, 2002 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-06

By the mercy of the Lord even a layman can compose prayers of the highest spiritual perfection. Such spiritual perfection is not limited by material qualifications but is developed by dint of one's sincere endeavor to render transcendental service. Voluntary... read more

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-05, 2002

Sep 1, 2002 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-05

Yoga necessitates controlling the senses, and bhakti-yoga, or Krsna consciousness, is the process of purifying the senses. When the senses are purified, they are automatically controlled. One cannot stop the activities of the senses by artificial means, but... read more

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-04, 2002

Jul 1, 2002 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-04

In the mundane field [the] outlook of doing good to others in the form of society, community, family, country, or humanity is a partial manifestation of the same original feeling in which a pure living entity feels happiness by the happiness of the Supreme Lord. His... read more

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-03, 2002

May 1, 2002 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-03

We are not the body; we are spiritual beings trapped in the body. Our real interest lies in understanding this simple fact. His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Srimad-Bhagavatam 6.15.3, Purport There is no consideration of superior or inferior status... read more