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Religion

Letter to a Buddhist about his “empty mind” philosophy

September 9th, 2017 | by Madhudvisa dasa

it is not possible for you to meditate and make your mind empty. As soon as you stop meditation there will be so much nonsense back to fill up your mind

Government

The Next President of the United States – Who will it be?

September 2nd, 2017 | by bhakta-vaikuntha

Millions of Americans will vote to elect the next President of the United States. They will be given only two candidates to choose from. Who will it be

Religion

Srila Prabhupada preaches to guests at ISKCON Mayapur

Modern Day Miracles–Jesus Christ, God, and PRABHUPADA are NOT Dead!

August 24th, 2017 | by a-christian

A friend sent me these - they're all about God and miracles... thought they might make the hair on the back of your neck stand up

Society

George Harrison Says: The World Is Going Mental

August 23rd, 2017 | by dean-goodman

The world is just going mental, George Harrison told Reuters Wednesday. It's speeding up with the whole technology and everything that's happening

Religion

Modernizing Traditional Religions [an Interview]

August 21st, 2017 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Thank You so much for helping me! This is an interview for a school project, just so you know. I am researching changes in religion throughout history

Women

Women–Materially Speaking–Are Less Intelligent than Men

August 20th, 2017 | by ameyatma-das

When we speak of differences between the genders we are only speaking of the material differences. There ARE real material differences between the sexes.

Religion

Bhaktsiddhanta and Srila Prabhupada Walking

Organized Religion — Demons preaching from the Pulpits

August 14th, 2017 | by srila-bhaktisiddhanta-sarasvati-thakur

They [organized religion] have been successful only in supplying watchful Putanas for effecting the spiritual destruction of persons from the moment of their birth

Society

Krishna and His Cowherd Boyfriends Enjoying Lunch in the Forest of Vrindavan

Implementing A Vedic Society – Part Two

August 10th, 2017 | by bhakta-vaikuntha

Veda means knowledge. This is not the kind of knowledge that is based on a material conception but one that is transcendental, that is, absolute and final

War

Off to War Again–Who’s Side is God on?

August 9th, 2017 | by bhakta-vaikuntha

Now that we are ready to invade Iraq the big question on everyone's mind is, Who's side is God on

Society

Third World War?

August 6th, 2017 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

You are killing cows and other animals--nature will take revenge. As soon as the time is right, nature will gather all these rascals and slaughter them

Terrorism

“Proud to be American”: Editorial on Terrorism

July 29th, 2017 | by heather

How many times did we invade other people's territory? In Hawaii, We outlawed the Hawaiians to speak their own language. We forced them to learn English.

Society

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Human Life is not for working hard like animals

July 23rd, 2017 | by Madhudvisa dasa

To work hard without spiritual education is to live like an animal. These days people are working so hard without education regarding the spirit soul

Religion

God’s Not Dead — A Christian Movie Review

June 30th, 2017 | by Madhudvisa dasa

A christian enrolls in a philosophy course and his Professor is an atheist who asks students to declare God is dead. Josh, our Christian student, refuses.

Demons

Demons Never Surrender to Krishna

June 24th, 2017 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

The foolish, lowest of mankind, speculators, and atheists never surrender to the lotus feet of Krishna in spite of all scriptural and authoritative advice.

Education

Back to Godhead - Volume 12, Number 07 - 1977

How to Accelerate Humanities Spiritual Evolution

June 12th, 2017 | by Madhudvisa dasa

Humanity is stuck in a materialistic civilization not conducive to spiritual evolution. One of the causes is the false theory that life comes from matter

Welfare Work

The stress and anxiety free atmostphere of Krishnas Vrindavan

The Hare Krishna Maha Mantra — Effects on Stress, Depression, and the Three Gunas

June 8th, 2017 | by Dhira Govinda dasa (David B. Wolf, Ph.D.)

A study on the effects of chanting Hare Krishna on stress, depression, and the modes of nature described in the Vedas as the basis for human psychology.

Homosexuality

“Chaste Harlots” on gay monogamy in ISKCON

June 7th, 2017 | by danavir-goswami

The term "gay monogamy" is used to argue that homosexuality with a single partner is of a superior quality compared to ordinary homosexual behavior.

Women

Indian Sari’s – Traditional Ladies’ Attire for Temple, Party, or Street

May 30th, 2017 | by Shyam das

Saris are very beautiful, elegant and fashionable. Saris have become popular with women internationally. Many celebrities have made appearances in saris

Society

Using Drugs to Enhance Reality

May 26th, 2017 | by acarya-dasa

To enhance reality we took drugs like Ecstasy, LSD, magic mushrooms, speed, and pot. We experienced everything from godly visions to complete madness

Society

Narada Muni and Parvata Muni Visit Naradas Hunter Disciple who now does not want to kill even an ant

Narada Muni and the Hunter

May 22nd, 2017 | by HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Narada Muni saw a hunter behind a tree. He was holding arrows ready to kill more animals. His body was blackish. He had reddish eyes and he appeared fierce