Volume-36 Number-01 – Back To Godhead

Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-01, 2002

Jan 1, 2002 | Vedic Thoughts, Volume-36 Number-01

The conditioned soul is forced to act under the pressure of the modes of material nature. The living entity has no independence. When he is under the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead he is free, but when, under the impression that he is satisfying his... read more

Astadasa-cchandam-stava by Srila Rupa Goswami

Jan 1, 2002 | Lord Krsna's Pastimes, Srila Rupa Gosvami, Volume-36 Number-01

(A summary of Lord Krsna's Vrndavana pastimes) Poeticized translation of Text 1 by Draviada Dasa Jiyan nama murarer prema-marandasya navyam aravindam Bhavati yad-abhaso 'pi svati-jalah mukti-muktayam All glories to the holy name of Krsna, Mura's foe! That... read more

My Sweet George by Syamasundara Dasa

Jan 1, 2002 | George Harrison, Syamasundara Dasa, Volume-36 Number-01

A tribute to George Harrison from an old friend. Los Angeles, December 2, 2001. THIS WAS THE FIRST thing you said to me, George, in that winter of '68: "I've been waiting to meet you where have you been?" Well, here I am again, George and... read more

Dakor – Home of Krsna the Deserter by Bhakti Vikasa Swami

Jan 1, 2002 | Bhakti Vikasa Swami, Spiritual Places, Volume-36 Number-01

Here Lord Krsna is worshiped for an act that would taint the reputation of others but serves only to increase His fame and His devotees' love for Him. DAKOR IS FAMOUS throughout Gujarat, India, for a deity of Lord Krsna named Ranchor Raya. Ranchor... read more

Destiny and Endeavor by Bhayahari Dasa

Jan 1, 2002 | Bhayahari Dasa, Uncategorized, Volume-36 Number-01

Are we simply puppets, helplessly manipulated by the strings of our past activities? I LOOK ON WITH dismay as the tow truck drives away with the wreck that used to be our car. "It's all right," my wife tries to console me. "Probably some bad... read more

A Pause for Prayer

Jan 1, 2002 | Prayers, Volume-36 Number-01

May there be good fortune throughout the universe, and may all envious persons be pacified. May all living entities become calm by practicing bhakti-yoga, for by accepting devotional service they will think of each other's welfare. Therefore let us all engage in... read more