Indelible Desire by Nagaraja Dasa
Srila Prabhupada once paused during a lecture to ask if anyone knew the meaning of some lines from a Bengali song we sing every day: guru-mukha-padma-vakya, cittete koriya aikya, ar na koriho mane asa. Our temple songs are in Sanskrit or Bengali, and Prabhupada... read more
Seeking Treasure on Sydney Harbour by Gaura Hari Dasa and Sri Prahlada Dasa
A happy group discovers lasting wealth on a four-hour cruise. The sun’s rays danced on the glistening blue waters of Australia’s famous Sydney Harbour. The Vagabond Spirit, a sturdy 108-foot catamaran, was docked under the Harbour Bridge, captain... read more
Astanga-yoga, Kundalinı, And Bhakti by Jahnudvipa Dasa
A close look at the steps in the traditional yoga system shows why it’s unsuitable for the modern age. The path of the classical yoga system described in the Vedic tradition is long and severe. Conceived by the ancient sage Patañjali, that system... read more
Expansions of Illusion
The following conversation between His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and some of his disciples took place in June 1974 during an early-morning walk in Paris. Srila Prabhupada: What do you understand the word maya to mean? Disciple: Placing... read more