Bhadra Balaram das
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Exposing pseudo sadhus is a service to humanity
Recently I wrote an article on how ethics are important in spiritual life and how a saintly person, or sadhu, also needs to follow...
Krishna consciousness does not exclude mundane ethics; it goes beyond them
It is observed over and over again that many religious and spiritual leaders tend to take their popularity for granted and indulge in acts...
Ma Durga – Going beyond myths
It has become a fashion these days, especially among scholars and leaders, to call Vedic scriptures a myth. One of the reasons for this...
Jammu and Kashmir floods – What went wrong?
Just a few days back the headlines in all Indian newspapers were filled with the news of Jammu and Kashmir floods. A devastating flood,...
Go after them wherever they go – Serve them justice
I found the following news article interesting and thought it's a good news from the Reserve Bank of India. India needs to crack down...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is -3
If the state government were to announce today that anyone who has lived in India for six months will get one million gold coins...
Learning more about Sri Krishna on Janmastami day
Did you ever ask yourself why, if Krishna was born only some 5000 years ago, His Name appears in Vedas and Puranas, which are...
What can the Judiciary do when the Bosses are corrupt
If you noticed, during the last few years a good number of scandals have come to light in India. There have been several revelations...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is -2
Welcome back! One more book that has made a lasting impression on my mind is Navadwip Dham Mahatmaya by Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur. After briefly...
Lesson from the Pune landslide tragedy
As per the latest reports, out of around 200 persons feared trapped under debris after a massive landslide hit the tribal village of Malin...
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Vedic verses reveal more secrets about Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
Are you still wondering if God exists or not? And if you know He exists, are you still not sure who He is and...
Jayapataka Swami – An Epitome of Unending Inspiration
Inspiring by advertisement is one thing; inspiring by own example is another. Being popular is one thing but being popular among civilized and learned...
Why this newly discovered Ninth Planet holds special significance
Finding the ninth planet is an achievement for NASA because if what they say is true then it's one more step closer to reality. By...
Light from smartphones lowers sleep hormone
Here is one more compelling reason why parents should not allow kids to use smartphones, tablets and video games, especially before bedtime. With a recent...
Why a Guru is duty bound to accept lofty praise and worship
Srila Bhakatisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur, hailed as the Lion Guru by those who know his strikingly bold presentation of Vedic philosophy, especially the teachings of...