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Vedic Thoughts, Volume-35 Number-04, 2001

Jul 1, 2001 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-35 Number-04

Human society, at the present moment, is not in the darkness of oblivion. It has made rapid progress in the fields of material comforts, education, and economic development throughout the entire world. But there is a pinprick somewhere in the social body at large, and... read more

Serious Laughter by Nagaraja Dasa

Jul 1, 2001 | From the Editor, Nagaraja Dasa, Volume-35 Number-04

KRSNA CONSCIOUSNESS is both serious business and great fun. Observers figure that anyone as earnest about spiritual life as Hare Krsna devotees seem to be (as evidenced by all the rules we follow) must not be enjoying life. Sometimes they ask, "What do you do for... read more

5: Arcanam – Deity Worship by Dvarakadhisa Devi Dasi

Jul 1, 2001 | Bhakti-yoga and Krsna Consciousness, Dvarakadhisa Devi Dasi, Volume-35 Number-04

God is a person, and out of His infinite kindness He allows us even in our present condition to render Him personal service. In the Srimad-Bhagavatam, the devotee Prahlada Maharaja, a great spiritual authority, says, "Hearing and chanting about the... read more

Ashes In The Ganga by Kalakantha Dasa

Jul 1, 2001 | In Memoriam, Kalakantha Dasa, Volume-35 Number-04

A Devotee gets a second chance to say good-bye to two dear friends. PARAM BRAHMA'S last words, spoken to his wife, were, "We'll wake up early tomorrow to perform penance and austerities." In his usual lighthearted way, PB, as everyone called... read more

Something Phishy Going On by Aisvarya Dasa

Jul 1, 2001 | Aisvarya Dasa, Uncategorized, Volume-35 Number-04

The festival atmosphere surrounding a rock group's tour proves ideal for presenting Krsna consciousness. EVEN THOUGH SPOKEN many centuries ago, the timeless wisdom of the Vedas remains current in this new millennium. I realize this while traveling with a handful... read more

Real Humility by Urmila Devi Dasi

Jul 1, 2001 | Humility & Compassion, Urmila Devi Dasi, Volume-35 Number-04

What is it? How do we get it? IN THE Bhagavad-gita Lord Krsna lists humility as the first item of knowledge. And Srila Prabhupada writes that without humility we cannot gain knowledge. Until we know that we don't know, why should we want to learn? Lord Jesus... read more