Rarely checking for errors not the same as never checking for errors.
Regarding the editing of Srila Prabhupada’s books, Srila Prabhuapda rarely checking his own books for errors during his life time is not the same as never checking them–not even close. Let’s say that a book has an average of one error every ten pages. That means that if you openContinue Reading
Living in the Holy Name
For to achieve the state of „Living in the holy name“ on the Street is actually the moment when Harinam actually can be started. Then you belong to Harinam and Harinam belong to you. Harinam is not just 2 Lines for 1-2 hours, inbetween other “more important“ duties, when youContinue Reading
Understanding that Srila Prabhupada is not an Ordinary Man
In some small circles it is becoming an alarming trend in ISKCON to subtly minimize our beloved spiritual master. This is very dangerous because our real advancement in devotional service is a direct result of our having full faith in both Srila Prabhupada and Lord Krsna. They say that thisContinue Reading
To be Sadhvis
Both of my dear “daughters” – young wives of my sons – Irina and Prema – did have birthdays in the beginning of July. There is some thoughts on this occasion. Somehow happened that Vaisnavi Ministry of our dear movement did not associate themselves nor with to be chaste wives,Continue Reading
Where is the Difficulty?
About practice Some may say, that: “It is difficult to apply the laws of Manu in today’s world since the conditions that exist now are very different from those when they were formally codified.” But it’s not really true – even if some laws we may not be able toContinue Reading
Some Humble Thoughts on Our Beloved Srila Prabhupada….
Try to understand what happens when someone surrenders to Krsna. The modes of nature disappear. Srila Prabhupada is not in this world, but has a direct one-on-one relationship with Krsna on a moment to moment basis. Every moment Srila Prabhupada speaks, every word, is transcendental. Whatever he is saying, weContinue Reading
Don’t Make a Joint Mess of our ISKCON Temples!
If you make a joint mess, if you go and collect something and then eat and sleep, then everything will be… Therefore I do not want to keep separate. The temple worship means there will be regulative principles, that you will have to rise early in the morning, you haveContinue Reading
Best Bridge Preachers in the World
Burn your bridges – that’s the best bridge preaching in the world. And know your duty. Continue Reading
Srila Prabhupada to Brahmananda dasa
“The spiritual master should not be treated as ordinary man, even sometimes the spiritual master behaves like ordinary man. It is the duty of the disciple to accept him as ‘superhuman man.’ (letter July 31,’70)Continue Reading