On the Constitution of the Soul
by Hayagriva Dasa Adhikari
"The soul can never be cut into pieces by any weapon, nor can he be moistened by the water, nor withered by the wind." (Bhagavad-gita, 2.23) Here Lord Krsna begins to describe the properties of the spirit soul. These properties are antipodal to the... read more
The Spiritual Master: Emissary of the Supreme Person by Hayagriva Dasa Adhikari
Guru-krsna-krpaya paya bhakti-lata bija. (Caitanya-caritamrta) His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, Srila Prabhupada, once said that religion without philosophy is fanaticism and philosophy without religion is mental speculation. For a sincere student... read more
Sankirtana in the Bible by Hayagriva Dasa Adhikari
In the Vaisnava (Krsna) literature of India there are innumerable scriptural injunctions encouraging sankirtana the chanting and singing of the names of God as an efficacious means to attain God realization or as a glorious end in itself. Yet many Westerners,... read moreChant (Part 1) by Hayagriva Dasa Adhikari
Note: This is the first part of "Chant," a lengthy four-part poem. Part One traces the activities of the spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, from his landing in New York in 1965 to the end of 1969, four short years... read more