Our Happy Self by Nagaraja Dasa
Most people will agree that the desire to be happy is the basic motive behind everything we do. We want satisfaction from our endeavors, be they the most obviously selfish ones or seemingly selfless acts of compassion and charity. When people are asked what they want... read more
Welcome, Volume-49 Number-01, 2015
The Vedic literature tells of bygone ages when godly kings ruled the world. Guided by selfrealized souls, they used their positions to engage the citizens in the primary aim of human life: the awakening of pure love for God, now lying dormant within each of us. In... read moreThe Gold Standard for God Knowledge by Nagaraja Dasa
Certain pharases and ideas tend to be especially memorable for devotees who regularly read Srila Prabhupada’s books. One such idea is that we must know not only that God is great but also how He is great. Here’s one example of Prabhupada making this point.... read more
Magical Distractions by Nagaraja Dasa
Adept yogis can attain siddhis, mystic powers, or what Srila Prabhupada sometimes referred to as magic. These powers can distract the advancing yogi, forcing him to lose sight of the goal of God realization. Devotees on the path of bhakti-yoga consider mystic siddhis... read more