Decoration of the Dead Body

Mar 16, 1956 | BTG Pioneer Years—Articles by Srila Prabhupada, Volume-03 Number-02

(Continued from last issue) Attainment of this stage of life is the highest perfection of human being and any process known or unknown that hampers the rightful progress of human life is to be considered as the process of 'Hinsa'. Perfect order of Ahinsha or... read more

The Mahatma and the Mahajan

Mar 16, 1956 | BTG Pioneer Years—Articles by Srila Prabhupada, Volume-03 Number-02

A broad minded gentleman is known as Mahatma, Sadhu or Mahajan. 'Mahat' means broad, 'Atma' means soul. The term 'Mahat' is viewed from different angles of vision by the materialist and the transcendentalist respectively. According to mundane... read more

Who is a ‘Sadhu’?

Mar 16, 1956 | BTG Pioneer Years—Articles by Srila Prabhupada, Volume-03 Number-02

The Sanskrit word 'Sadhu' is translated into English by the word 'mendicant' and very rarely with another word 'Sage'. But 'Sadhu' is differently meant in the revealed scriptures like Srimad Bhagwat Geeta or Srimad Bhagbatam. In the... read more

Peace through the Sages?

Mar 16, 1956 | BTG Pioneer Years—Articles by Srila Prabhupada, Volume-03 Number-02

It is good to be political and national leader and to take office and work hard at it. I have seen that it is better to be able to leave it and enjoy the company of sages of our land and to help them to speak to men and women again. C.R. A patient aural... read more