Stone-Alive by Abhijit Tolley
Presence of joy is higher than absence of sorrow. I was zooming along a beautiful tree-lined highway when I slammed on the brakes. Screeeech! Thud! Generally, when you run over a squirrel scampering across the road just a little too late for you to stop,... read moreChanting Challenges by Vraja Bihari Dasa
“For humankind, the mind is the cause of bondage and the mind is the cause of liberation. The mind absorbed in sense objects is the cause of bondage, and the mind detached from sense objects is the cause of liberation.” (Amrta Bindu Upanishad) Yoga... read more
Modern Culture A Civilization of Animals by Jahnu Dvipa Dasa
Unless we transcend animalistic forms of enjoyment, we will remain aloof from the bliss of Krishna consciousness. In the modern culture it is advertized that sense enjoyment will create happiness. Indeed, sense enjoyment is the only type of happiness the... read more
Face to Face With Frustration by Murari Gupta Dasa
Not getting what you want? Perhaps it’s good for you. Please cancel my tickets,” I said to my friend on the phone. “I won’t be able to go.” I hung up the phone and sank down onto my bed, my head in my hands. I had... read more