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Russia to get a new Gurukula

Using examples from already existing gurukulas around the world, the day will begin at 6:30am with mangala arati, guru puja and a short Bhagavatam...

“Reject them. Reject them immediately!”

Scientists admit they were wrong. Millions have died as a result of this mistake. In 2014 TIME Magazine published on its cover recanting a very...

How Ayurveda defines Agni, the Digestive Fire in the body

In Ayurveda, the concept of Agni, or the digestive fire is a key factor in understanding our physiological makeup, or our prakruti and vikruti. ...
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Knowing 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 the Vedas and Puranas, which...

Haryana governor says ISKCON a beacon of peace across the globe

When a government officer or political leader praises a charitable organization, especially those connected with religions or spirituality, it may need to be taken...

Handing an expensive gift to a child? Read this

So what is wrong if you can afford to present an expensive gift? Hmm... When we talk about gifts, it is not only about...

Death penalty not inhuman – Supreme Court of India

It is said that common sense is not always common. This becomes obvious when the so-called human right activists demand abolition of death penalty....

Apollo 14 astronaut speaks up – Believes Aliens intervened

"They told me UFOs were frequently seen overhead and often disabled their missiles, he added." “Other officers from bases on the Pacific coast told me...

Tools to win over critics

Instead of avoiding critics how about winning over them? It's likely that they will end up becoming your fans one day although they may...

Independence Day Message

Mayapur Voice wishes a very happy and enlightening Independence Day to our Indian readers. Let this memorable day bring you a new insight into...

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Knowing Sri Mayapur As It Is – 10

As months after months and years after years pass by, I keep wondering if my appreciation for and attachment to Sri Mayapur Dham has...

Ayurvedic tips to stay calm during crisis

As habitual creatures, we find change very difficult to comprehend and accept at times.  Especially when situations are dramatically altered, practically overnight. As we...

Lord Balarama – Understanding God’s elder brother

We know God is the one who created all of us. Fine, but then how come we hear that He has father, mother and...
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Genuine humility cannot be developed artificially – Here is why

It is natural for a civilized society to consciously appreciate the value of humility. Unlike the colonial era when aristocracy was adorned with honorific...
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Need for Animal Shelters in India

The presence of large number of animals that roam the streets of villages and cities in India is unfortunately the result of lack of...