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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...

Study says disgusting things turn people into liars; cleanliness promotes ethical behavior

The good news is that modern researchers have now come to understand that cleanliness, which is, according to the Vedic scripture, one of the...

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...

Definition of Nonviolence

Ahimsa, nonviolence, means that one should not do anything which will put others into misery or confusion. Material activities that are promised by so...

Varnasrama training course concluded

Recently concluded Varnasrama training courses at ISKCON Sri Mayapur received a promising number of local as well as visiting participants. Ram Lakshman das,  Director...

Says Chanakya Pandit

A man is born alone and dies alone, and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone...

New courses by ISKCON Daiva Varnasrama Ministry

ISKCON Daiva Varnasrama Ministry, in association with Mayapur Institute, is organising Varnasrama training courses at Sridham Mayapur. The upcoming course will take place on...

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,...

One who restrains the senses of action but whose mind dwells on sense objects certainly deludes himself and is called a pretender. - Lord Krishna...

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srila prabhupada on independence

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....
Beneath Antarctica ice

Colorful world found beneath the ice of Antarctica – More in store

As modern scientists continue to be amazed at the increasing mysteries of the universe, Australian researchers have added to it by capturing video clips...
faith in God

Struggling to have absolute faith in God? Read this!

The most common explanation from people who cannot believe in God is, they don't believe in God because they don't see Him. Some others...
Modi on GST rollout

GST – Ending endless confusion and deep-rooted corruption?

Finally India has done it. Enough, or more than enough, has been said and done to implement and to obstruct GST rollout in India...
The Lion Guru

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...