Religion and Spirituality

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Why This Kerala Elephant’s Death Anniversary is Celebrated

Guruvayur: Kerala's temple town Guruvayur is observing the 38th death anniversary of its favourite elephant. This morning, in keeping with tradition, the 'chief elephant' of...

Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 4

It is a known fact among devotees that becoming proud of oneself is perhaps the easiest thing to do. Hopefully, I wouldn't be accused...

Lord Chaitanya quote

The devotee should be more tolerant than the tree and more submissive than the grass.  He should offer all honour to others, but may...

ISKCON Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Prabhupada’s Leaving for U.S.

ISKCON is ramping up for its mega 50th anniversary celebrations, with events to be held all over the world throughout the year 2016. These...

Speech by the President of India at the Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir

I am delighted to be amongst you in Vrindavan today. I congratulate ISKCON for conceiving a unique project of this kind. I understand that...

Hear amazing parrots say “Hari bol”, “Hare Krishna”

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58qW8IjVsEE?rel=0] Original Source: Parrots say “Hari bol” “Hare Krishna”

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...

The Gita In A Nutshell – A must read

Ever wished you had a genuine version of the Gita that you can read in a few minutes, and read it even daily? You...

Nectar drops from Sri Tattva-sutra by Bhaktivinod Thakur

All glories to Madana-mohana, who is eternal and full of knowledge and bliss.  He is dear to the saintly devotees, and He is an...

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Increasing importance to Sanskrit language will help humanity

HRD Ministry sets up exclusive panel on Sanskrit promotion The human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry has constituted a 13-member expert committee exclusively on Sanskrit in...

Reasons why UK’s National Health Service is in danger

Where are the Britons heading after they voted to leave EU? The recent reports on the National Health Service (NHS) is worrying enough especially...

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...
Srila Prabhupada - Bharat Ratna or Vishva Ratna

Srila Prabhupada – A Bharat Ratna Or Vishva Ratna?

Nations take pride in praising and promoting their heroes. While some great personalities are loved and adored only by their own countrymen or a...
whether god is partial

Closing the debate whether God is partial

The question whether God is partial is not new. You may find a good number of opinions and explanations  pertaining to it. People not...