Today however the situation is bizarre. People work passionately into late hours, parties go on till wee hours and licentious lifestyle and booze are a common affair. Many even lose…
10
Nov
My friend thought that was a subtle but reasonable explanation. When the potency of Goodness is prominent, one feels peaceful and satisfied. When Passion rules roost, it’s hurry, creation and…
19
Oct
“Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows.” – A Native American proverb What’s common to Newton, Kekule, and Archimedes? Each…
08
Mar
A friend quipped, “You Hare Krishna’s are amazing; you guys are always happy, and I guess that’s because you are a hedgehog!” I recalled Isaiah Berlin’s popular essay ‘The Hedgehog…
04
Mar
In Vedic culture, it’s the birthday child who gives gifts! Why? It’s an expression of humility, and the receiver of the gift showers profuse blessings upon the child. Tomorrow is…
18
Dec
Krishna consciousness gives one the best possible experience of spiritual happiness. However it’s naive to assume that there would be no challenges or struggles on the way. If you seek…
10
Dec
“Because of my state of complete foolishness and paucity of pious activities, although the Lord offered me His personal service, I wanted material name, fame and prosperity. My case is…
06
Dec
“One should engage oneself in the practice of yoga with determination and faith and not be deviated from the path. One should abandon, without exception, all material desires born of…
12
Nov
The only time we can experience real happiness in this material world is when we do some service selflessly; when we expect nothing in return except the happiness of the…
18
Jul
“The thoughts of My pure devotees dwell in Me, their lives are fully devoted to My service, and they derive great satisfaction and bliss from always enlightening one another and…