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Daily articles from November 2012 “I am the original fragrance of the earth, and I am the heat in fire. I am the life of all that lives, and I am the penances of all ascetics.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.9) A Building To Stand The Test of Time Free Wisdom The Big Brain Without Dependency The Nature of Evidence My Wonderful Brain The Enemy Within The Power of Austerity Dear to Rama Something’s Wrong With All You See The Discouraging Lies Diwali 2012 Govardhana Puja 2012 Not So Worried Staying Detached The Guru’s Influence Beautifully Scented Abandoning Pious and Impious Precious...

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 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 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...

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Daily articles from September 2012 “Although one has affection for many persons, different types of ecstatic love awaken according to the nature of one’s personal relationships.” (Lord Chaitanya, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya 4.171) Purification of Riches Send and Receive Hallowed Are The Names Leftovers Glass Half Empty Personal Relationships Special Delivery Putting The Pieces Together The Remainder More Than a Photograph The Divine Color Still In His Heart Just Think Suffering in Four Ways Auspicious Indications Beautiful Krishna Always in Bliss Pleasing Krishna Resolves to Steal ...

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 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 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

“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...

Daily articles from January 2011 “In motion, speed, splendor, and lightness, O great monkey, you, O hero, are exactly like your father, the very powerful wind-god.” (Sugriva speaking to Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 44.5) Intoxication Kripana Dead Inside Best Man For The Job Comings And Goings How To Serve The Dying Man Overcoming Obstacles Addition Subtraction The Creatures of the World I Love People Lighter Than Air Preyas and Shreyas Synergy In Preparation Prudence Better To Give Divine Arrangement The Safety of the Past Letter of Recommendation Visible Benefits We're ...

Daily articles from December 2010 “The deep vibration of Krishna’s flute surpasses the thundering of new clouds and attracts the aural reception of the entire world. Thus the inhabitants of Vrindavana rise and pursue that sound, drinking the showering nectar of Krishna’s bodily luster like thirsty Chatak birds.” (Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya 19.42) Secretary of State Indexing MVP Is Not Null Delivering With Words Strong and Silent The Alliance A Family Treasure The Light of Day Muralidhara Justification For Faith Sudden Money Credit Score Oppression Mahavira Broken English Index of...

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 August 2010 “The activities or desires that relatively help a soul attain his constitutional position are called piety. The opposite are called sin. Since devotional service to Krishna is one’s constitutional position, when one cultivates this service, then nescience, which is the root cause of relative situations in the form of sin and piety, is gradually fried and abolished.” (Shrila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Shri Krishna Samhita, 10.2 Purport) Saying Grace Jnana and Vairagya Ambrosia He Who Hesitates Is Lost Karma-mukta Delivering the Mind The Rock Achintya-...

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 ...