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Daily articles from April 2012 “Chaitanya Mahaprabhu teaches us that we should only beg God for His service life after life. This is the actual meaning of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Teachings of Lord Kapila, Ch 14)

Daily articles from October 2012 “A living entity, by his constitutional position, cannot be void of all desires (the bhukti-kami, mukti-kami and siddhi-kami all desire something for personal satisfaction), but the nishkami devotees of the Lord desire everything for the satisfaction of the Lord. They are completely dependent on the orders of the Lord and are always ready to discharge their duty for the satisfaction of the Lord.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 2.4.19 Purport) Teaching from Experience Research Scholars Looking In All The Wrong Places Brought To You By Divine ...

Daily articles from May 2012 “Then, like a naracha arrow released from a bowstring, he flew quickly towards the garden of trees, which was surrounded by mango trees and had hundreds of creepers intertwined.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 14.4) Working and Thinking A Late Beginner Deliverance of Ahalya Narasimha Chaturdashi 2012 Body Mind Intelligence Mischief Maker A Welcoming King Helping The Little Guy Flying Like An Arrow When No One Is Looking More Than Brahma-Sukha Saving This Life Time To Wake Up Crying Babies Renouncing Renunciation Understanding Context A Shower of Flowers ...

“Rama is like a mad elephant in battle. He has a purified and unblemished family lineage for His trunk, brilliance and splendor for His excitement, and two powerful arms for tusks. O Ravana, you are not even qualified to look at Him.” (Maricha speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 31.46) Khara, Dushana and friends to Dandaka did go, What they were in for little did they know. A single man to smite them, fourteen thousand in all, Effortlessly released His arrows, alone He stood tall. Akampana luckily to headquarters in Lanka returned, Spoke to leader Ravana what he saw and ...

Daily articles from July 2012 “Krishna replied, ‘My dear mother, they have plotted together and lodged a complaint against Me so that you will punish Me. My elder brother, Balarama, has joined them. Actually, I have not done this. Take My words as true. Do not be angry and chastise Me.’” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 10.8.34 Purport) Conspiracy Theory Intelligent Worship The Highest Dharma Eyes Like Lotuses To Save A Man Always Spotless Seeing Things Clearly Weapon of Prema No Ordinary Liar If You Look Close Enough The Real God Embarrassing The Moon Come Again Some Other ...

Daily articles from December 2012 “The Lord has the sign of the foot of bhrigupada as the mark of tolerance. The Lord, therefore, is never affected by any kind of wrath, so how can there be any place for lust, which is less strong than wrath? When lust or desire is not fulfilled, there is the appearance of wrath, but in the absence of wrath how can there be any place for lust? The Lord is known as apta-kama, or one who can fulfill His desires by Himself. He does not require anyone’s help to satisfy His desires.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 2.7.7 Purport) Believe What I Say...

Daily articles from August 2012 “As Sita was not decorated, with difficulty Hanuman could recognize her, like understanding a text which has gotten a different meaning due to a lack of purity.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 15.39) Sympathy Getter Not The Easy Way Out Letting Go Forgetfulness With a Purpose Hugs and Kisses Understanding In An Instant Pious Activities Krishna Janmashtami 2012 Vyasa Puja 2012 Block That Vibe A Discerning Eye The Life of a Text The Telltale Signs Beautifying Ornaments The Proper Use Virtual Reality Sonic Healing Theoretical and Practical Given For a ...

Daily articles from September 2011 Nothing To Do Collection Radhashtami 2011 Mission Possible I’m a Big Kid Now What Do You Want Mental Pictures Source of Fame Exercising Freedom Following Authority Strung Together Impatience Handle With Care It Only Rains On Me Head Glorifier Don’t Try This At Home To The Worthy Recipient My Home Child’s Play Forced Remembrance What Is Maya A Suitable Habitat Meeting Minutes Measure of Devotion Healing Pacification My Only Wish The Amazing Soul Standing Out Youthful Exuberance This Life and the Next

Daily articles from December 2011 “If one is engaged in the advancement of spiritual knowledge, there will be so many insults and much dishonor from others. This is expected because material nature is so constituted. Even a boy like Prahlada, who, only five years old, was engaged in the cultivation of spiritual knowledge, was endangered when his father became antagonistic to his devotion.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Bhagavad-gita, 13.8-12 Purport) Damodara If At First You Don’t Succeed Defined By Attributes A Red Carpet Event Best Fit Who Else But Hanuman Cleland Notes Next in Line The ...

Daily articles from November 2010 “Dear Krishna, we are always busy in our family affairs. We therefore request that You remain within our hearts as the rising sun, and that will be Your greatest benediction.” (Gopis speaking to Lord Krishna, Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 2, Ch 27) Happiness Love Gets Me Every Time The Master Key Diwali 2010 Govardhana Puja 2010 Stirring the Lord’s Passions Free Exchange Clearing Our Vision Paying Tribute Meeting of the Minds All Encompassing A Poker Face Skepticism Melting Hearts Thousands of Gitas All Auspicious A Leg Up Highly ...

“Then a voice, sounding like a human being, was heard from the sky which said, ‘O king, this child is rightfully your daughter.’ Thereupon my father, the righteous King of Mithila, was greatly pleased. Obtaining me as his daughter, that ruler of men felt highly blessed and fortunate.” (Sita Devi speaking to Anasuya, Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya Kand, 118.31-32) Daily articles from April 2010 The Supreme Shelter Quitting Time Make Lemonade Unending Bliss A Hero At Any Age Through The Never Prowess A Proven Method The Beautiful Warrior Awakening The Most Beautiful My Brother's Keeper The...

What is the purpose of government? What should be their primary duty? How should a leader behave? How should they view the citizens? How do we stop the bickering between factions? Can we ever have world peace? What is our role in society? What is our duty as citizens? What is the best use of the freedom that we have been granted? Chapters: 1. Religion and Politics, 2. Puranic Recitation, 3. Taxation, 4. World Peace, 5. Slayer of Demons, 6. A Full Time Occupation, 7. Liberty and Tyranny, 8. Partisanship, 9. Getting Along, 10. Scarcity, 11. Providing Comforts, 12. Laying The Groundwork, 13. ...

“O ranger of the night, I have come, at the command of the king, to kill those who perpetrate horribly sinful acts and also those who wish harm to the people of the world.” (Lord Rama speaking to Khara, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 29.10) Daily articles from March 2010 Holi 2010 Sadharma Charini A Regulated Mind Ajatashatru Allayer of Fears The Ultimate Renunciate The Sinner's Fruit Slayer of Demons Human Effort Playtime A Full Time Occupation Breaking Free God is Great Fire and Wind Hrishikesha Vaikuntha at Home Heatseeker Fairness The Creator Truth by Negation Hope Seeing God ...

Daily articles from September 2010 “Shri Krishna’s complexion is as polished as powdered eye ointment. It surpasses the beauty of a newly formed cloud and is softer than a blue lotus flower. Indeed, His complexion is so pleasing that it attracts the eyes and minds of everyone, and it is so powerful that it defies all comparison.” (Lord Chaitanya, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya 15.64) Krishna Janmashtami 2010 Vyasa Puja 2010 The Cause of All Causes Beyond Speculation Carpe Diem No Laws No Limits Cause and Effect The Legendary Warrior Making Someday Come Soon The Path of Least Resistance...

“Who is God? Is He just an abstract concept conceived in the bewildered mind looking for some real meaning to life? Fruitive activity seems to be the obvious solution to redress mental ailments. ‘Just go wherever the sense impulses take you and you will be alright. If you feel like eating something now, go for it. Want to indulge in intoxication, why not give it a try?’ When the pattern of repeated acceptance and rejection, happiness and dissatisfaction, is recognized, the search continues for a higher truth. Perhaps there is something beyond this temporary realm. Maybe there is a ...

“I have heard, O Sita, that your hand in marriage was won by the renowned Raghava on the occasion of the self-choice ceremony [svayamvara]. O Maithili, I wish to hear that story in detail. Therefore please narrate to me the entire sequence of events as you experienced them.” (Anasuya speaking to Sita Devi, Valmiki Ramayana, Ayodhya-kanda, 118.24-25) Anasuya, the wife of the famous sage Atri, had the wonderful opportunity to host Sita Devi and her husband Lord Rama at her hermitage many thousands of years ago. For those familiar with Vedic traditions, Sita and Rama are known as two of ...

Daily articles from April 2011 “My beautiful dark friend Krishna is far more liberal than the cloud which can fill up the great ocean with water. Without disturbing the cultivator with rain during the day, the cloud brings liberal rain at night just to satisfy him. And yet when the cultivator wakes up in the morning, he considers that it has not rained enough. Similarly, the Lord fulfills the desire of everyone according to his position, and yet one who is not in Krishna consciousness considers all the gifts of the Lord to be less than his desire.” (Sudama Vipra thinking about Krishna, ...

"I was born in the darkest ignorance, and my spiritual master opened my eyes with the torch of knowledge." "Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 4.34)

“I am never manifest to the foolish and unintelligent. For them I am covered by My eternal creative potency [yoga-maya]; and so the deluded world knows Me not, who am unborn and infallible.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.25) Daily articles from May 2010 Yajneshvara My Loss Becomes My Gain The Invisible Man Surrender The Power of God Raja Vidya Progress Matchmaker Immutable The Descending Process Philosophy Plus Sentiment Two For One The Seeds of Distress Making the Most Big Brother Identity Value Self Help Mother-In-Law Wall of Separation Pious Credits Harmless Conversion Changing the...

Daily articles from February 2011 “Whenever a devotee wants something from Lord Vishnu, Lord Vishnu first of all considers whether such a benediction will ultimately be good for the devotee. Lord Vishnu never bestows any benediction which will ultimately prove disastrous to the devotee, He is, by His transcendental nature, always merciful; therefore, before giving any benediction, He considers whether it will prove beneficial for the devotee.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 2, Ch 33) Starting a New Task Gateway to Freedom The Moon and The Stars Body...