While there are many ways to frame, or lead into, speaking about the root cause of the problems of the world, or of the country I live in, looking more closely at the concept of selfishness will be helpful. I have often thought that fanaticism is the real enemy of the world, since people’s inability…
The Importance of Appreciation in Householder Life – Cintamani devi dasi
“Courtney, Grandma just gave you a cookie. What do you say? Thank you, Grandma.” “You’re welcome, Courtney. Such nice manners…” Most of us can remember being taught the basic etiquette of saying please and thank you growing up. Our parents and other adults repeatedly emphasized the importance of showing appreciation in our interactions with others…
Hare Krishna Hour Podcast – 18 Dec 11 – Listen Now
HARE KRISHNA!!! and welcome to the HARE KRISHNA HOUR, your weekly Krishna Conscious Radio Show brought to you every Sunday mornings between 8am & 9am Hare Krishna Hour 18 12 2011 I’m Atreya Rishi das and I’ll be your host for the next hour. On our show today…. Another amazing show this week with an introduction which explained the life…
Free Will vs Predestination – Easily Explained : Kesava Krsna das
Many times devotees try to reconcile this essentially Christian concept with Vedic understanding, but end up writing lengthy explanations that do not always satisfy the curiosity. This is because it is mostly incompatible with the truths of Bhagavad-Gita, for it has to be broken down in a simplified manner to give a satisfactory and brief…
The One Thing that Changes Everything – A New Year’s Message : Sacinandana Swami
What if there was one thing that could change everything for the better – one thing that could call things such as happiness or perfection into existence like a magical wand? What could it be – and where could one get it? As a child I often pondered these questions and indeed I thought that…
Vedic Wisdom : 12 Points of Philosophy – Kripamoya das
1. There’s more to life than this: Sad to say, but like Buddhism, which came later, and many other traditions of spiritual wisdom, the Vedas are quite pessimistic about the prospect of us ever quite reaching nirvana through shopping or sex. Material nature – the stuff that surrounds us – is organised in such a way…
Kirtan at ISKCON Soweto Temple 27 Nov 11 – Mahavishnu Swami and Caitanya Cintamani
Mahavishnu Swami is one of the many gurus who will be present at Lenasia Ratha Yatra 3,4 Dec along with other renowned leaders : His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami, His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami, His Holiness Bhakti Vasudev Swami and His Holiness Bhaki Brhat Bhagavata Swami. Caitanya Cintamani is the designated star performer – take a few minutes…
“An Unexpected Guest” : Laxmimoni dasi
If Srila Prabhupada visited you, Maybe just for a day or two, And came by unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do. Oh, I know you’d give your nicest room, To such an honored guest, And all the food you’d offer, Would be the very best. And you would keep assuring him, You’re glad to have…
Lenasia Ratha Yatra Star Performer – Caitanya Cintamani : Preview with Audio and Gallery
We’ve been having an absolutely wonderful time with Caitanya Cintamani. On Friday we learned so many simple and effective ways of improving our singing. On Saturday the ladies enjoyed a full afternoon of baking interesting recipes ..including cookies and cakes for ekadasi! And Sunday…well what can I say..it was an action packed day with unlimited…