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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.

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?

Prabhupada on Socrates — Part Two

April 11th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Socrates pictures the wall of the cave and everyone is sitting in the cave absorbed in these imitation forms. Prabhupada: That means darkness

Sankara, India’s Greatest Impersonalist Meditated on Lord Krishna

February 2nd, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Whereas Sankara, the greatest of the impersonalists, offers his due respects to Krishna, the foolish say that we need not surrender to the personal Krishna

Prabhupada on Socrates Part One

January 27th, 2024 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Once a student said, “I cannot refute you, Socrates.” Socrates replied, “Say rather that you cannot refute the truth, for Socrates is easily refuted.”

The little-known secret to Advancement in Krishna Consciousness

November 21st, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

One can not understand Krishna consciousness by austerities, following regulative principles, chanting a certain number of rounds nor even by reading books

Dialectic Spiritualism – A Vedic View of Western Philosophy – PDF Download

November 6th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

The idea for the book Dialectic Spiritualism emerged in 1973 when Srila Prabhupada asked his secretary, Syamasundara dasa, about Western philosophy

We Must Have a Definite Process–SRILA PRABHUPADA SPEAKS OUT

June 16th, 2023 | by

Impure things are going on all over the world and you don't say anything. If a man is killing animals and you don't prohibit him how can he become moral

Who is the real sannyasi, the real yogi?

May 9th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

One who is unattached to the fruits of his work and who works as he is obligated is in the renounced order of life, and he is the true mystic

Happiness is Not Possible Without Devotional Service

April 25th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Unless one is engaged in the devotional service of the Lord, the mere renunciation of activities cannot make one happy. The sages, purified by works of devotion, achieve the Supreme without delay

What is Action and what is Inaction?

April 21st, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

A devotee of Krishna is always busy acting in the service of Krishna so there is no reaction to his activities. Therefore it is as if he was doing nothing.

The Four Philosophies: Impersonalism, Yoga, Personalism and Voidism

April 7th, 2023 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Although there are thousands philosophical groups most of them are following one of four basic philosophies: personalism, yoga, impersonalism or voidism

The Souls Origin

February 9th, 2023 | by

Whatever our past, let us come to Krishna. Like a diseased man, it is a waste of time finding out how he has become diseased, better to cure the disease

An Introduction to the Vedas and Vedanta

January 6th, 2023 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Ladies and gentlemen, today's subject matter is the teachings of the Vedas. What are the Vedas?

Reincarnation FAQ

December 6th, 2022 | by

Answers to common questions people have about reincarnation

ISKCON Poisoned by Mayavadis in USA 1970 — Following Srila Prabhupada Part 2

August 24th, 2021 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Regarding the poisonous effect in our Society, it is a fact and I know where from this poison tree has sprung up and how it affected practically the whole Society in a very dangerous form

King of Education, Most Secret of all Secrets

April 26th, 2016 | by Madhudvisa dasa

This knowledge is the king of education, the most secret of all secrets. It is the purest knowledge, and because it gives direct perception of the self by realization, it is the perfection of religion. It is everlasting, and it is joyfully performed.

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Download Prabhupada’s 1977 Conversations

July 27th, 2012 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Bhaktivedanta Archives have released Prabhupada's 1977 conversations. These are very interesting and document the last year of his presence on this planet