When I Pray, Who Listens? by Syamananda Dasa
A person or some impersonal entity? Today, many may want to say,“No one.” And yet, in popular culture, we routinely see persons state, “I am praying to whoever is listening.” Online dictionaries say that a prayer is defined as “words that... read more
Worldwide Activities of Krishna Consciousness
ISKCON Hungary Steps Up to Help Middle Eastern Refugees Budapest, Hungary: ISKCON Hungary has risen to the challenge of taking care of refugees who are moving to Europe from countries shaken by war, violence and conflict, such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria. The... read more
Knowledgeable? by Sutapa Dasa
Check if you have the right attitude to handle what you know The Bhagavad-gita likens knowledge to a sword (jnana-asina). Its sharp edge can lop off our doubts and give birth to firm conviction. Yet, the acquisition of knowledge comes with a great responsibility. If... read more
“Never Say Die” by Vraja Bihari Dasa
Srila Prabhupada was determined to spread the teachings of Krishna consciousness even as his business collapsed, first in Allahabad, and then in Bombay, during the 1930’s. He had diligently written his commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita for over a decade and was... read more