Basic Vedic Philosophy – Back To Godhead

Beyond Fanaticism and Secularism by Damodara Nityananda Dasa

Dec 3, 2014 | Basic Vedic Philosophy, Damodar Nityananda Dasa, Volume-11 Number-12 (Indian)

Both fanaticism and secularism are two defective and dangerous approaches to religion Secularism is the principle of the separation of government and persons mandated to represent the state from religious institutions. A secular state is one that is declared to be... read more

“Vedic”: The Vedas and More

Sep 1, 1999 | Basic Vedic Philosophy, Volume-33 Number-05

SCHOLARS OFTEN restrict the meaning of the term "Vedic" to that which relates only to four original Vedas Rg, Sama, Yajur, and Atharva and the period in which they assume they appeared. Authorities within the tradition itself, however, usually... read more

Lesson Nine: Mantra Meditation by Pavanesana Dasa

Aug 1, 1989 | Basic Vedic Philosophy, Pavanesana Dasa, Volume-24 Number-08

This series systematically explains some of the important philosophical concepts that form the foundation of the Vedic culture and the Krsna consciousness movement. PART II: Krsna, or God, is absolute: there is no difference between His name, His body, His... read more

Lesson Eight: Mantra Meditation by Pavanesana Dasa

Jul 1, 1989 | Basic Vedic Philosophy, Pavanesana Dasa, Volume-24 Number-07

This series systematically explains some of the important philosophical concepts that form the foundation of the Vedic culture and the Krsna consciousness movement. PART I: The Sanskrit word mantra means "to free the mind" from illusion. The... read more

Lesson Seven: Vedic Society by Pavanesana Dasa

Jun 1, 1989 | Basic Vedic Philosophy, Pavanesana Dasa, Volume-24 Number-06

This series systematically explains some of the important philosophical concepts that form the foundation of the Vedic culture and the Krsna consciousness movement Part II: In last month's issue, we discussed how the Vedic literature recommends... read more

Lesson Six: Vedic Society by Pavanesana Dasa

May 1, 1989 | Basic Vedic Philosophy, Pavanesana Dasa, Volume-24 Number-05

This series systematically explains some of the important philosophical concepts that form the foundation of the Vedic culture and the Krsna consciousness movement PART I: The term Vedic society refers to a state that is organized according to directions... read more