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“Driven by a virtuous or evil purpose, each living entity performs some work, which has consequences associated with it. After death, the same person steadily reaps all those auspicious and inauspicious results.” (Hanuman speaking to Tara, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 21.2) "While karma leads to the future development of the body, associating with God enables one to transcend karma. This was the example set by Hanuman, who dedicated all his activities towards pleasing the Supreme Lord. He easily can get liberation whenever he wants, but he chooses to remain on this earth for as ...

Daily articles from October 2009 High Class Respect The Hand of Fate A Flourishing Society Fidelity Persistence Is Key Chief of Staff The Good Son A Good Name As Strong As The Wind Washing The Car Subduer of the Senses Krishna Awareness Places of Pilgrimage Pre Qualification A Thankless Task Breaking the Rules Diwali 2009 Govardhana Puja 2009 For Your Welfare The Truth A Matter of Taste Inner Strength The Energy of Man Religion and Politics The Divinity of Rama A World Devoid of God The Caste System Why God Gave Us Marriage Crying For Krishna The Two Souls Getting God's Attention

"To The Worthy Recipient" is a collection of twenty essays discussing the glories, tradition, value, and teachings of the Bhagavad-gita, which is a classic Vedic text that documents the conversation between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna held some five thousand years ago on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

**अमृत ज्ञान रसधारा** एक ऐसा चैनल है जो हमारी प्राचीन संस्कृति को विस्तार से समझाता है। हमारा उद्देश्य है कि हम शास्त्रों से सभी शिक्षाओं को कहानियों के रूप में प्रस्तुत करें और उन्हें अपने जीवन में प्रेरणा के रूप में उपयोग करें। ...

Lying To Your Children is a collection of ten conversations discussing various topics of bhakti-yoga, such as worshiping different gods, time, and what information God might conceal from us.

I’ve been told that one cannot convert to Hinduism; that they must be born into it. Is this true? There are so many different religions out there, each having their own scriptures and teachings. How do I tell which one is correct? I practice devotional service regularly, but still from time to time, bad things happen to me. When they do, I can’t help but blame God. ‘Why do You put me through this? I thought You’re supposed to relieve my suffering?’ I know I shouldn’t think this way, but I can’t help it. What should I do? The Vedas declare that man has imperfect senses and a ...

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...

Making Friends is a collection of essays discussing the qualities, names, forms and attributes belonging to the entity commonly addressed as "God". “Krishna’s age, His beauty, His bugle, His flute, His conchshell and His pleasing attitude all provoke love in friendship for Him. His exceptional joking abilities, exhibited sometimes by His pretending to be a royal prince, or even the Supreme Personality of Godhead, also give impetus to devotees developing love for Krishna in friendship.” (The Nectar of Devotion, Ch 42)

Daily articles from June 2010 “Those mighty Rakshasas which you spoke of, who have a ghastly form, will all be rendered impotent by Raghava [Rama], just as Suparna [Garuda] removes the venom from serpents.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 56.6) Job Creation Anuvrata Word of Mouth Auspicious Measurements Liberty and Tyranny A Lion Among Men Partisanship Jitendriya Melting Pot True Colors Vishnu-tattva The Forest From The Trees Nose to the Grindstone Death Wish Celebrate Good Times A Worthy Partner Forgive Me Not Dichotomy The Memory Remains Ajita Indriyah ...

The Winter Storm, Pregnancy, Pranks, and More is a collection of 10 short stories touching on various topics of bhakti-yoga philosophy

Creating An Idol is a collection of ten conversations discussing various topics of bhakti-yoga, such as deity worship, intoxication and choosing a place to live.

Daily articles from September 2009 Go Krishna Proper Demigod Worship We Must Be Active The Last Resort Special Treatment Strategy For Success Poverty of Knowledge Requited Love Turning Pains Into Pleasures The House of God The Holy Lake Showing Our Love Honor Thy Mother and Father God is Standing Guard Be Always Charitable The Population Bomb Why We Are Here Follow The Leader Road Trip Cultural Boiling Pot The Perfect Prayer Culture of Life Archanam Do as I Say Taking On Our Sins Priorities Statements That Matter Dussehra 2009 Precedent Making It Work

When it comes to completely understanding its surrounding nature, the human being is totally in the dark, even when the sun is shining bright in the sky. The very need to have an external lighting source is enough to prove that the human being is limited in his capabilities. Thus when mentally concocted theories about the Supreme Absolute Truth, the origin of life, are posited in spite of this great limitation on intelligence and observation, the results miss the mark by a long shot. But through utilizing a different approach, the intelligence level that is our destiny can be reached very ...

“Even a decision made after carefully considering what should be done and what shouldn't doesn't come out successful (when undertaken by a careless messenger). Messengers who think themselves learned (but act carelessly) kill all chances for success in the mission.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.40) “Hanuman Entering Lanka” is a collection of thirty essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe Hanuman’s initial entry into the city of Lanka to look for Sita Devi, the princess of Videha.

“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 ...

Daily articles from July 2010 “How can that female swan who is accustomed to sporting with the king of swans amidst lotus flowers ever cast her eyes on a water-crow that stays amidst bunches of grass?” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 56.20) Giving Back The Sacrificial Stake Endorsement Ash to Ash Yesterday’s News From The Moon To The Earth Atmarama Fortune Fame Elevator To The Top Cheaters Never Win Smaranam Survival Hope And Change Detox Madana Mohana Mohini The Influence of Time Dangerous Behavior A Blessing in Disguise The King of the Jungle Can’t ...

“Devoted to one husband, being born into a pure family and having obtained one also, I am incapable of doing such a reproachable act, one that ought not to be done.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.4-5) “Poetic Insults” is a collection of fifty-three essays discussing the verses from the Ramayana that cover Sita's rebuke of Ravana when he approached her in the Ashoka grove in Lanka.

Dharma is a Sanskrit word that usually translates to religion, virtue, righteousness, or duty. It is a difficult word to translate because it actually means the essence of something, that which is eternally existing with an object, or that which sustains something. Dharma can apply to anything: water, fire, wind, etc. For example, heat and light represent the dharma of fire, for without heat and light, fire would have no existence. What is the dharma for the living entity? What is it that sustains us? What is it that eternally exists with us? The Vedas tell us that it is the occupational ...

"Vaishnava Holidays" is a collection of thirty essays on the following holidays on the Vaishnava calendar: Gaura Purnima, Holi, Rama Navami, Narasimha Chaturdashi, Krishna Janmashtami, Vyasa Puja, Radhashtami, Dussehra, Diwali, and Govardhana Puja

"This golden-hued good and virtuous lady must be the dear queen of Rama. Though He is separated from her, she has not departed His heart." (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 15.48) "Hanuman Spotting Sita" is a collection of twenty-two essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe when Hanuman first spotted Sita Devi from a distance in the Ashoka grove in Lanka.