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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.

Daily articles from February 2010 Shape Shift The Destroyer Groundhog Day Enjoyer of Sacrifice The Righteous Path Karma Phalam No Limits Befriending God Worth A Thousand Words The Sublime Engagement The Right Attachment The Most Famous Vaishnava Authorities The Bodyguard The Easy Way Rescuing the Soul Destiny At Your Service Avatara Like a Fish Out of Water The Spiritual Hut Automatic Protection Real Religion Shastra and Guru Tough Love Piety Feats of Strength Gaura Purnima 2010

Daily articles from June/July 2009 Red Tape Feeding the Hungry Curing the Fever Krishna is For Everyone Expert Counseling Cow Protection A Happy Home Renunciation Made Easy Right By Your Side Krishna’s Mrdanga The Price is Right Women of the Vedic Tradition The Flag of Devotion Ideal Leadership Better Than a Superhero Flying High Cause for Celebration When Violence is Necessary Mega Memory The Perfect Marriage God is Nice Never Too Late The Good Wife A Time For Charity News We Can Use Politically Incorrect The Humble Genius In Sickness and In Health Everlasting Fame Rising To The ...

“Did Krishna really descend to earth? How do we know that He’s not just an elevated yogi as opposed to the Supreme Lord Himself? Did He really hold up a massive hill with His finger? Did He really kill so many nefarious characters while in the form of a small child? If so, what was the purpose to His advent? When and where does He make His appearances? If God can incarnate in human form, does that mean that we are all incarnations of God? Can we perform the same miracles? Why did Krishna play like an ordinary child in Vrindavana? What is so special about Vrindavana?” “The Delight of...

“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 ...

“Is God nice? Is He a person? What are His features? What does He look like? How does He act? Is He violent or nonviolent? Is there only one God? Does He only have one form? Why does it appear that sometimes He does bad things to people? What causes Him to directly intervene in a situation?” “God Is Glorious” is a collection of fifteen essays that discuss these issues and more, relying on the authority of the Vedas, the ancient scriptural tradition of India.

Worshiping Someone Else and Other Stories is a collection of 10 short stories discussing various topics of bhakti-yoga philosophy

Daily articles from January 2010 Sunshine of My Life What Goes Up Must Come Down Giver of Endless Riches Gravitas Learning By Example A New Beginning VIP Treatment Precious Time The Sweetest Thing Putra Characteristics of a Devotee Praying For Rain Something To Do My Buddy A High Birth Controlling the Mind Under the Influence The Supreme Personality of Godhead Vaikuntha Blameless Remover of Distress Loved By All Seeking God's Protection Not To Be Forgotten A Long Life Battling the Asuras Unconditional Love Return On Investment Coming Through For Us Pleasing the Spiritual Master The Glories ...

“What is yoga? Is it about meditation? Is it strictly for health benefits? Is it for making the mind blank? Is it something from the Hindu tradition? What are the different kinds of yoga? Do they strive for the same goal? What should I concentrate on? Do I need to retreat to the mountains or can I stay at home? Is Krishna the object of yoga? Is He God? How can I think about Him? Why should I meditate on Krishna instead of others? Who are some of the notable personalities who have attained yoga, and how did they do it?” These questions and more are the subject matter of the nineteen ...