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Philosophy

How to Control the Mind?

June 18th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his very mind will be the greatest enemy.


Service

Bhakti, Active Engagement

June 12th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

The more you are engaged in Krishna consciousness, as Krishna says, always think of Me, you just become My devotee." It is very simple thing.


Temples

The Story of Saksi-Gopala

June 10th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

In India there is a temple called Saksi-Gopala. The Deity was once located in Vrndavana. Once two brahmanas went to visit Vrindavan on a pilgrimage


Preaching

The Cobbler & The Brahmana

June 9th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

There is a story of Narada Muni who was once asked by a brahmana: “You are going to meet the Lord? Please ask Him when I’m going to get my salvation?”


Preaching

The Sparrow Who Conquered The Ocean

June 8th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

As for determination one should follow the example of the sparrow who lost her eggs in the ocean. The sparrow asked the ocean to return her eggs


Preaching

The Boatman & The Technology Student

June 5th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

The student was asking the boatman, “Do you know what are the stars?” The boatman said, "Sir, we are ordinary boatman. What do we know about these stars?"


Preaching

The Old Woman in the Woods

June 4th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

An old woman had to collect wood from the forest. So one day she was praying to God, that “Kindly help me. I am in very poverty-stricken.”


Preaching

The Roads of the Foolish and the Wise

June 1st, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Despite being looked after well by the father, the fool still disobeys him. One is foolish and low on the human scale if he persists in being punished


Preaching

Life’s Only Goal

May 31st, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Visnu is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the goal of everything. Doing everything for His satisfaction is the way to liberation from the cycle of karma.


Preaching

From Folly to Defeat

May 30th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

The dog is thinking, ‘I am this body,’ and the cat is also thinking, ‘I am this body.’ So if a human being thinks like that, then he remains in ignorance


Guru in ISKCON

Correcting ISKCON’s Guru System

May 22nd, 2024 | by Bhakti Charu Swami

In ISKCON we have to be absolutely clear that Srila Prabhupada is the head of the institution and will continue to be that as long as the institution lasts


Philosophy

Dharma? Sanatana Dharma?

May 14th, 2024 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Many people have heard of "Dharma," even the term "Sanatana Dharma" has become quite well known. But exactly what is Dharma? And what is Sanatana Dharma?



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