By Hari-sauri dasaRecently I was involved in a conversation with several devotees regarding vaisnava clothes. Some of them were proponing the idea that sari and dhoti are actually not vaisnava clothes that devotees in spiritual world wear, giving as evidence pictures made by Sharma.
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- 26 Nov 2007
By PAUL DAVIES NYTSCIENCE, we are repeatedly told, is the most reliable form of knowledge about the world because it is based on testable hypotheses. Religion, by contrast, is based on faith. The term “doubting Thomas” well illustrates the difference...But until science comes up with a testable theory of the laws of the universe, its claim to be free of faith is manifestly bogus.
...- 25 Nov 2007
By Shyama Priya devi dasiWhen people receive Srila Prabhupada's books and are tranformed by them it is a wonderful thing to hear about. Here are some of the Vyasa Puja offerings that have been sent to us at ISKCON Prison Ministry.
...- 15 Nov 2007
By Danavir GoswamiIn this paper, we’ll address concerns coming from devotees of Lord Krishna, vegans and others regarding the use of commercial, organic and devotional dairy products.
...- 12 Nov 2007
By Danavir GoswamiSri Pulastya said: O arrogant mountain, you would not fulfill my desire! Therefore every day you will become smaller by the size of a sesame seed.
...- 12 Nov 2007
By a DasaOn my way over here, I noticed that your Student Union will be airing the Woody Allen film, Deconstructing Harry. The film's title is intriguing, because, in a sense, it directly relates to the subject you want me to discuss tonight: "Is Krishna the God of creation?"
...- 11 Nov 2007
By Karnamrita dasaDeath, and dying are events I do think about a lot more now that I am nearing 60. That is not morbid, but actually recommended, so we don't waste our life in activities that don't help us enter more deeply into our Krishna consciousness.
...- 6 Nov 2007
By Janananda GosvamiWell we did it! Hang up them dancing shoes till next year! Now back to normal. Normal? Yeah! World Holy Name day is over! But what is normal? This is the Hare Krishna movement.
...- 6 Nov 2007
By Sangita devi dasi I have been married for over ten years. I am ashamed to admit it, but I feel trapped in an emotionally and often, physically, abusive relationship. Can you give me some information to help me? I am sure I am not the only one experiencing this.
...- 6 Nov 2007
By Vaisesika DasaThere's not a more charming or mysterious place in the universe than Govardhana Hill in Vraja Mandala. Apparently, the word is spreading because nowadays, during Karttika season, millions of pilgrims come here to perform parikrama.
...- 5 Nov 2007
By Radha Gopinath staffAs a nation, Indians are very much besotted with the game of cricket. The whole of India comes forward to give its players a rousing welcome when they win a game while the same players nd themselves heavily criticized, if they lose one.
...- 3 Nov 2007
By Madhava Gosh dasAs more and more devotees are writing for devotee websites, blogging, or on the verge of blogging, the following is a collection of quotes that may pertain, even with the more relaxed standards of blogging.
...- 1 Nov 2007
By Yogesvara dasaHow many times in recent years have I met up with old friends who seem to have “lost heart,” whose enthusiasm for devotional life has waned? Too often. For those of us who began our lives in Krishna consciousness thirty years ago or more, keeping the fires burning can be a real challenge.
...- 23 Oct 2007
By Radha devi dasiWhile visiting a “Correctional Institution” (Prison) for a preaching program in Johannesburg, I noticed that attached “ABUSE OF POWER” poster on the wall. It is directed at domestic violence, but the principles apply to anyone in a position of authority. We have witnessed temple commanders, sankirtana leaders, husbands, fathers, teachers, TPs, sannyasis, and even gurus fall victim to pride and misuse their position of authority.
...- 22 Oct 2007
By Sankirtana dasAn intelligent person does not take part in the sources of misery, which are due to contact with the material senses. Such pleasures have a beginning and an end, and so the wise man does not delight in them.
...- 13 Oct 2007
By Janananda Gosvami'The Big Apple' as New York is sometimes called. The greatest bastion of Kali Yuga. It's also the place of the birth of ISKCON. Prabhupada had conceived of ISKCON in India, gave birth to it in New York and nurtured and protected the tender child, throughout.
...- 10 Oct 2007
By Caitanya Caran dasThis ultimate defeat in the form of death is just not acceptable for our minds, filled as they are with dreams and schemes for enjoyment. Consequently despite periodic reminders of death through disasters, accidents and attacks, we live primarily by the denial of death. Actually death is an indirect reminder of eternal life, just as pain is an indirect reminder of good health.
...- 9 Oct 2007
By Anantaram dasI have purposely used the term existence rather loosely trusting that the reader may have a better sense than I about what that is. With that concession, I have given a sketch for a scientific proof of God's (Platonic) existence.
...- 2 Oct 2007
By Sankirtana DasBack in the July 7th edition of the NY Times an article appeared called Scientists Urge A Search For Life Not As We know It by Carl Zimmer. A report published by the National Research Council explained that scientists are looking around the planetary system, and even on our own planet, for “weird life.”
...- 1 Oct 2007
By Kesava Krsna DasaSometimes spiritual practitioners feel that after doing years of solid selfless service for Iskcon, they are entitled to some privileges, or what could be deemed a payback. Is it correct to expect such things? Would the services rendered be truly selfless with this expectancy? Does Iskcon owe us anything?
...- 1 Oct 2007
By Sri Nanda - nandana dasTo the impersonalist, achieving the brahma-bhuta stage, becoming one with the Absolute, is the last word. But for the personalist, or pure devotee, one has to go still further to become engaged in pure devotional service. This means that one who is engaged in pure devotional service to the Supreme Lord is already in a state of liberation, called brahma-bhuta, oneness with the Absolute
...- 1 Oct 2007
By Praghosa Das ACBSP (NY)I write to you only to tell you - that for however long you are either obliged or willling to remain there - perform your duties as efficiently and expertly as possible and simultaneously continue to share this wonderful and simple process of Krsna Consciousness with every man you can.
...- 26 Sep 2007
By Danavir GoswamiBecause Sri Sri Radha Krsna are not different and because Sri Krsna is the master of all potencies, therefore Sri Radha is also the master and source of all potencies. He is by nature full of sweetness and bliss, free from the three modes, and eternally manifest beyond the material nature.
...- 20 Sep 2007
By Kshamabuddhi dasOn the platform of santa-rasa, one realizes only his constitutional position. But when one is raised to the platform of dasya-rasa, he better understands the full opulence of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
...- 15 Sep 2007