Knowing more about Lord Sri Balarama on His Appearance day
We know Lord Krishna and Krishna Janmastami but not all of us know much about Lord Balarama, or Balaram, the transcendental elder brother of...
A heartfelt prayer to Lord Narasimha Dev
Devotees worship Lord Narasimha Dev for different reasons depending on their faith and needs but in all their prayers one aspect that stands out...
Addressing the unending quest for God – A practical approach
Every human being thinks about God although the intensity and quality of such thoughts may vary. They could be favorable or unfavorable. This is...
Is Darwinian Theory obsolete?
The Darwinian theory was central in the separation of church doctrine and the State/Politics/Leadership as it offered an alternative to creation by God and...
Srila Prabhupada on Independence
In this verse the word svarajyam, which means "complete independence," is very significant. A conditioned soul does not know what complete independence is....
Self-development: Eliminating common barriers
In the world that we live in, the might seems to be always right. While the law of karma and the supreme will of...
Why my heart went out to them this Diwali
As I was walking towards the temple to attend a special Diwali function, I noticed something unusual for this day. Diwali is known for...
Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 7
Sometimes simple events can change the course of life. Some events can be reassuring and some re-enlightening. In almost all cases, what we learn...
Multiple health benefits of Ginger
One of the most commonly used spices worldwide is ginger. Known in Hindi as adrak, ginger has been used in India since before 200...
Thanking Lord Dhanvantari, the Founder of Ayurveda, on Dhanteras
Diwali festival in India is a 5-day celebration starting from Dhanteras with every single day having its own significance. Out of this, on the...
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One step closer to Vedic version of extraterrestrial life
Before we read what the modern scientists have recently said, let us see what Srila Prabhupada said quoting Bhagavad Gita, spoken by Lord Krishna...
Do not ignore this when life seems all well
Like most of you, I also have met hundreds of thousands of people in my life. When we ask, "how are you?", depending on...
Did you know this about Akshaya Tritiya?
Generally known as a Hindu auspicious day, akshaya tritiya holds a much greater significance for the entire human society. Due to this, many great...
Criticism – Don’t hate it; deal with it
We say we welcome constructive criticism. The question is, who decides if the criticism is constructive or not? Not everyone can easily see good in...
Hundreds of thousands pull Lord Jagannath’s Chariot despite pouring rain
It has always been a weekful of joyous devotional activities around the world for those who understand who Lord Jagannath is! Knowing that not...
