A Brief Case for Detachment
THE SAGE CANAKYA wrote, "There is no misery like attachment. There is no happiness like detachment." I lost my briefcase recently, and although it was a relatively insignificant loss, I felt disappointed and thought about how painful it can be to lose things... read moreCurly, Curvy Laddu-Gopala
THIS FAMOUS childlike form of Lord Krsna always holds a laddu, a buttery sweetball. Gopala means "protector of cows." Krsna is the son of a cowherd, and His sweet childhood is adored and revered in India, where devotional shops sell... read more
Elusive Security by Praghosa Dasa
He discovered he'd never find security in a world he'd one day have to leave behind. FOR MY FIRST twelve years, my mother's love and protection were freely available to me. Then she became ill and within a few months passed away. Dealing with her... read moreHow to Chant and Be Prepared
SOME PEOPLE confuse repeating God's name with "vain repetition" of materialistic prayers. But God's names differ from other sounds and are spiritually potent and effective for spiritual realization. Chanting is non-sectarian. One can connect with the... read more