The Story of Pandava Nirjala Ekadasi
Once Bhimasena, the younger brother of Maharaja Yudhisthira, asked the great sage Shrila Vyasadeva, the grandfather of the Pandavas, if it is possible to return to the spiritual world without having observed...
Prahlada-Nrsingha and Raganuga-bhakti
Bhaktivinoda Thakura initiated Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura with a Nrsingha mantra, and Bhaktisiddhanta in turn gave this mantra to some of his disciples.
Iskcon Reform
History has shown that significant change comes more readily from committed individuals, not organizations or governments, and certainly not committees.
Vegetarianism: Recommended in Vedic Scripture
Many times there seems to be some confusion or lack of clarity on whether the Vedic path condones or condemns the eating of meat. Often times I hear Indians and followers of the Vedic path...
Description of saintly people and non-saintly people
An asadhutara is even more improper. He or she sees only faults in others and overlooks others’ good qualities.
Adjust with the environment
Everybody has different natures in this world. Inspite of being disciples of the same Guru, all do not have the same qualities. But we should adjust to the envoirnment around us. The father of Prahlad was not devotee...
Appearance of Radha-kunda
Thousands of devotees from across India and from around the world recently gathered in Vrndavana for Karttika and on the evening of October 11th the appearance of Radha-kunda was celebrated.
Srila Prabhupada’s 1969 Radhastami Lecture
If Radharani recommends that "This devotee is very nice," then Krsna immediately accepts, however fool I may be. Because it is recommended by Radharani, Krsna accepts.
Definition of Faith
How can one define faith? Is it a feeling or a function of the brain? Or is it just unfounded belief? The English word ‘Faith’ is associated with many things. The word is used to define a trust or belief...