Srimad Bhagavatam Lecture by HG Basu Ghosh Das
Lecture Recorded on 10.Feb.2020 at Mayapur, India. Language – English. Please click here to watch the video.Continue Reading
ISKCON’s first full stone temple
With traditional architecture- pillars and stone carvings, ISKCON Salem’s granite temple promises its name in history for centuries. We have learned from Srila Prabhupada that Krsna advises Arjuna in Bhagavad-Gita – kuru karmaiva tasmat tvam purvaih purvataram krtam. * There could be no better way of doing things than thatContinue Reading
Ominous Example of Vipina Vihari Goswami
Among pro-FDG arguments there often appears example of Vipina Vihari Goswami’s lineage. There were three women there, not counting Jahnava Mata herself. Should we consider it as bogus and useless because of the presence of these female gurus? The answer might be a precursor of things to come if FDGsContinue Reading
Varnasrama — Exceptions for Engagement Against One’s Nature
Varnasrama — Exceptions for Engagement Against One’s Nature emergency work and desired activities are the two exceptions to routine work Three Subdivisions of Prescribed Duties As far as prescribed duties are concerned, they can be fitted into three subdivisions, namely routine work, emergency work and desired activities.” (Purport by A.C.BhaktivedantaContinue Reading
Why we wrote Vaisnava-diksa according to Narada Pancaratra?
A devotee named Madan Mohan Dasa of Russia recently published a lenghty critique of a book titled Vaisnava Diksa according to Narada Pancharatra, of which I am one of the authors. In it there are many errors, among which are also several misrepresentations of our arguments and intentions. I willContinue Reading
One rock doesn’t change the course of a river
A few of us know the true story. On his death bed His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami was asked to dispell his disciple’s confusion about the mechanics of parampara.*1 His Grace Satsvarupa dasa Maharaja asked “Is this Rtvik?” His Divine Grace replied “Yes”. Again His Grace Satsvarupa Maharaja askedContinue Reading
Coronavirus: President Xi Orders its Citizen to give up Meat, become Vegetarian
The Youth|By Dharam Sikarwar: President Xi Jinping urged people to stop eating meat which is the main cause of deadly disease. He encouraged them to become vegetarian. Everyone is aware of the fact that Coronavirus is spreading across China and the world quickly. By far, the virus has affected over 11,800 peopleContinue Reading
Varaha Dvadashi:The appearance of Lord Varahadeva
After describing the appearance of the white Boar Incarnation that had appeared during the Svayambhuva devastation, Maitreya next described the red Boar Incarnation that had appeared during the Chakshusha devastation. Maitreya related these pastimes to Vidura in the same manner in which he had heard them long ago when LordContinue Reading
Male Troops won’t accept women commanders: Government to SC
TOI|Amit Anand Choudhary| TNN | Updated: Feb 5, 2020, 9:02 IST: NEW DELHI: The Centre has told the Supreme Court that women may not be suitable for command posts in the Army as male troops are not yet prepared to accept women officers. It also cited greater family demands and the dangerContinue Reading
Devotee Women – Vaishnavis – Forbidden to take Sannyas: Srila Prabhupada
“February 4, 1976 : Mayapur The acceptance of sannyasa has become so popular recently that even some of the ladies are asking about it. Aditya dasi sent an enquiry from Bombay. “I am writing this letter on behalf of myself, as well as the other women in our Society. SometimesContinue Reading