Bhadra Balaram das
NASA speculates Black hole may be producing mysterious particles
Although too far from the reality, NASA's latest speculation does remind me of a few verses from the Brahma samhita, the prayer by Lord...
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...
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Jayapataka Swami – The “Gentle Giant”
Today, when deceitfulness and hypocrisy have become the way of life for the majority of the population, when humility is considered weakness and simplicity...
Lord Shiva – Myth or Master?
A text wherein the author described, in his own way, the significance of Lord Shiva's different attributes like the snake around his neck, the...
What to do when we realize we are wrong
It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that everyone makes mistake. In fact people are bound to make mistakes as that is how human...
Moon bewilders scientists as they admit another BIG mistake
While it is good to admit past mistakes, such admittance is meaningful only when we learn from them without being proud of embarking on...
Dealing with Mood Swings
Quite often we find people saying "oh that person is so unpredictable!" If you find this unpredictable nature in someone, try not to stamp...
