Fatalism or Pragmatism? by Caitanya Carana Dasa
By knowing what is within our control and what is not, we can follow the most balanced practical solution in any given situation Indian thought is sometimes deemed fatalistic, as holding that everything is destined by past karma, thereby leaving little room for human... read more
What Comes Out of You by Mahatma Dasa
When you squeeze an orange, what do you get? Orange juice. Why? Because that’s what is in the orange. When you are squeezed, what comes out of you? What comes out of you is what is inside of you. If you become angry, or envious, or jealous, when squeezed, it is... read more
Be Humble and Grateful by Ankur Gupta
Compare, complain and criticize In the modern world, all these are on the rise. People are unhappy and dissatisfied And act as if they have been denied. The problem is, we are ungrateful for what we possess Other's success and happiness cause us much... read more
The Four R’s Symptoms of a Downfall by Vraja Bihari Dasa
Spiritual practitioners need to exercise extreme caution in order to protect themselves from dangers Krishna consciousness is attractive, yet one needs to be attentive in his or her practices. Otherwise a life centered on sense gratification lures us to give up our... read more