Observing Secular Holidays by Urmila Devi Dasi
THE YEAR IS FULL of holidays and special events unrelated to spiritual life. Even in India, where Janmastami, the anniversary of Krsna's divine birth, is a general festival, many other days are dedicated to the country or some ordinary, materialistic person.... read more
Spiritual Holidays by Urmila Devi Dasi
HOLIDAYS! A break from routine, a special mark on the calendar, a day that can absorb a child's mind for weeks or more beforehand. Holidays connected with Lord Krsna help children become absorbed in pleasing Him. The calendar of the Hare Krsna movement overflows... read more
A Diet for Spiritual Health by Urmila Devi Dasi
WHEN OUR OLDEST SON was less than three, he and I were once in a supermarket when a woman passing out samples handed him a cookie that looked like ones made at our temple. He was several yards away from me, and I was apprehensive he'd automatically put the cookie... read more
Nourishment for Parents and Teachers by Urmila Devi Dasi
ONCE, SOME WEEKS went by when Srila Prabhupada was not writing as much as usual. When a disciple asked him if something was wrong, Prabhupada replied that every endeavor has periods of activity and relaxation. We parents and teachers who guide and care for children in... read more