Answering the Skeptics by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

May 1, 1989 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-24 Number-05

After I lectured recently to a class of philosophy students, an articulate young man raised his doubts. "I can't see the difference between what you said and what the atheists say," he said. "How do you mystics, who maintain the absolute... read more

Let’s Be Realistic by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Apr 1, 1989 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-24 Number-04

Our regular readers may remember the article "Saved from the Clutches of Maya," which appeared in Volume 23, No. 8. It told of a devotee, Danavira dasa, who had formerly been a star volleyball player at UCLA, and of how he had given up his sports career for... read more

Reply to a Grieving Mother by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Mar 1, 1989 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-24 Number-03

A recent "Notes from the Editor" essay, "The Power of Prayer," drew a response from a grieving mother, who wrote as follows: I read your article on prayer and sadly found no answer to a question that was plaguing me. I would not call myself a... read more

Finding Spiritual Friends by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Jan 1, 1989 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-24 Number-01&02

Just as a person who desires to improve his tennis will seek out tennis experts and enthusiasts, so a person interested in spiritual life will want likeminded friends. But where do we find them? And even if we meet students of self-realization and God consciousness,... read more

The Power of Prayer by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Dec 1, 1988 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-23 Number-12

  Atheists think that a prayer to God is sheer imagination. But for centuries, thousands of sincere practitioners have accumulated definite evidence of the positive results of prayer. The serious doubt regarding prayer is not whether God can hear and respond, but... read more