The Graduate by Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi
A high school graduation inspires thoughts on raising a child in Krsna consciousness. My husband and I take a seat on the shiny varnished bleachers in the large arena used for basketball games. The well-dressed crowd sits in anticipation as their sons and... read more
You Bet Your Life by Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi
For anyone interested in spiritual progress, gambling is more than just a harmless amusement. High's convenience store is bustling with last-minute shoppers picking up odds and ends for a holiday dinner. Having run out of milk, I find myself in the... read moreHands Off My Pesto! by Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi
The small events of everyday life can inspire thoughts that favor our spiritual progress I walk into the kitchen, where my seventeen-year-old son and his friend are making a snack using the pesto * (A sauce typically made with basil, pine nuts, olive oil,... read more
The Root of Anger by Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi
A therapist draws on Lord Krsna's teachings to help a child control his rage. THE HOSPITAL ROOM SMELLS strongly of antiseptic as I walk in. Chris sits on his bed, immersed in rapidly pushing buttons with his thumbs. "Nintendo?" I ask nonchalantly,... read more