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These are the revelations that come when there is no more window shopping. When there are no excuses to avoid going full thrust all way to Goloka–nikunja. When the decision is made and all activities, thoughts … Read More
What is the Aranyaka portion of the Vedas? There are various sections of Sruti (the Vedas), some of which are the Samhitas, the Upavedas, the Vedangas, the Brahmanas, the Aranyakas, the Sutras, the Upangas, etc. The … Read More
Sugriva Is Crowned King Sugriva was crowned king of Kiskhindha, and Angada, Vali’s son, prince regent. After the ceremonies, the two invited Rama to visit the city, but he declined the invitation. “Dear friends, I am … Read More
Question: Hare Krishna – I am happy to know how glorious is the holy name from your article i.e., “Namabhasa offers eternal residence in the spiritual abode of Vaikuntha, especially in Kali-yuga.” This is the declaration … Read More
Being on Purpose When I think that I’m veering from the strict no-nonsense, single pointed endeavor to be exclusively fixed upon the highest spiritual goal, namely becoming a manjari of Smt. Vrinda devi, I become very … Read More
From the Maha-Bharata Adi Parva, Sangraha An #aksauhini is a whole army consisting of 109,350 foot soldiers, 65,610 horses, 21,870 chariots, and 21,870 elephants. The Maha-bharata explains what is an aksauhini: The Rishis said, “We have … Read More
Extract from a private email You come from the spiritual world but at a certain point in time you decided to leave and try an adventure in another world, where you may have the illusion of … Read More
Vali’s Death Sugriva, with the big wreath around his neck, again called his powerful brother to fight. The two mighty warriors raised huge clouds of dust and blood splattered all around. But then, Rama could already … Read More
How to grow your Bhakti Lata It was Srila Prabhupada’s Centenial year (1896-1996) and many of the God-family had arrived. Many of those I did service with back in days of the Hare Krishna Movement … Read More
Questions: Today I visited the Krishna temple in Caracas and I liked the atmosphere, the singing and the vegetarian food. But I do not understand what they say. Can you please summarize in a few words … Read More
A devotee should give up enthusiasm for big endeavors in three situations. If the person has no funds in the beginning, he should not attempt the work. If his life is nearly finished, he should not … Read More
Preface by the editor I met and associated with my godbrother Radhakunda Dasa in Vrindavana during the years 2004-2005. He was a devotee hard not to notice due to his extremely outgoing character and his being … Read More
The subject of this book is the wisdom contained in the Vedas. The word Veda means knowledge and that has been handed down through the ages by sages of spotless character. One has to learn this … Read More
The Battle Between Sugriva and Bali Together they prepared the plan to challenge and defeat Vali. “My brother is too strong to be dealt with fairly,” Sugriva immediately said. “We have to find a way avoiding … Read More
Extract from a private email You come from the spiritual world but at a certain point in time you decided to leave and try an adventure in another world, where you may have the illusion of … Read More
