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November 2019

Acaryas and Saints

Lessons by Fire

All glories to Syamananda, the worshipable Lord of the world, the All glories to the deliverer of all creatures, the lord of Rasika's life, and the most merciful to the poor. On…

Bhakti Vikasa Swami · 14 Nov 2019
Acaryas and Saints

Calling Suvarnarekhā Nearer

All glories to Syamananda, the abode of mercy, the life of the poor and of the world. Each year as Rasika organized the famous rasa festival a Gopivallabhapura its grandeur increased ten…

Bhakti Vikasa Swami · 13 Nov 2019
Devotional Practice

The Best and Worst of Japa

I LOVE CHANTING japa* some days. Other days, I endure chanting japa. It seems to be bliss or boredom. On the good days, I am enthralled. Krsna feels very close and very dear. Not that I'm…

Dvarakadhisa Devi Dasi · 12 Nov 2019
Female Diksa Gurus

Travesty

It is profoundly shocking that ignoring sastra and guru and sadhu has become a fashion. I refer to the announcement that the ISKCON GBC has evidently according to report decided to allow…

Mayesa Dasa ACBSP · 11 Nov 2019
Religions and Interfaith

When Vedas are Misinterpreted

Religious zealots force twisted interpretations to suit their selfish propaganda A religious zealot, famed for his so-called knowledge of the Vedas, quotes Yajur Veda (32.3) to prove that God has no form. Whether God has a form or…

Vraja Vihari Dasa · 11 Nov 2019
Farms and Cow Protection

Poor Cows

A plea for our four-legged friends Every autumn for the last few years I have been subjected to a sad and harrowing experience. Living close to a livestock farm, I have had…

Krishna Dharma Dasa · 10 Nov 2019