Vedic Thoughts, Volume-47 Number-04, 2013
A living entity becomes established in spiritual, blissful life when he fully understands that his happiness depends on spiritual self-realization, which is the basic principle of ananda (bliss), and when he is eternally situated in the service of the Lord, who has no... read moreSrila Prabhupada Pranati by Nagaraja Dasa
At the end of August, disciples, followers, and admirers of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada celebrate the anniversary of his appearance in this world. As part of our spiritual practice, we routinely offer Prabhupada the following salutation... read more
The Hare Krsna Experience at Kumbha Mela by Krsangi Radhe Devi Dasi
A pilgrimage to the world’s greatest festival is becoming a tradition for one family from South Africa. Twelve years ago (2001), I was presented with a once in- a-lifetime opportunity to attend the Maha Kumbha Mela in Allahabad, India. I recall boarding a flight... read more
The Swirling Smoke of Fragrant Love by Urmila Devi Dasi
How incense fits into the practice of the yoga of devotion. The desire for a pleasant fragrance fuels the world’s perfume industry at twenty-seven billion dollars a year;1 soaps, laundry detergents, and the various household cleaners generally have scent added;... read more