Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

Two Vedic Kings Discuss The Lokpal Bill by Syamananda Dasa

Feb 1, 2012 | Guest Editorial, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

This is an imaginary conversation between two kings of the Vedic age. They are both thoroughly trained in the Vedic system of monarchy. Let us hear what they have to say about the current brouhaha in India about the Lokpal Bill. King Kartavyadaksa Varma:... read more

Pleasure Hunt by Vivek Mishra

Feb 1, 2012 | Photoscope, Vivek Mishra, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

The soul by nature is pleasure-seeking. An insignificant ant is looking for pleasure in a grain of sugar, while human beings seek pleasure in family life, sex, good food, prestige, and wealth. According to the principles of bhakti, the soul finds... read more

Every Town And Village, Volume-09 Number- 02, 2012

Feb 1, 2012 | Every Town & Village, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

New Temple Shines in the Land of the Rising Sun Tokyo, Japan: Japan’s new ISKCON temple opened in Funabori this summer. The temple, dubbed “ISKCON New Gaya,” opened its doors to the public with a two-day festival as did a new pure... read more

Mayastakam by Damodara Pandita Dasa

Feb 1, 2012 | Damodara Pandita Dasa, Poetry, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

All glories to you What-is-not Hovering by my side, Leading me down the path of lust, My eternal friend and guide. All glories to you What-is-not When I chant Krishna’s name, You steal my mind and make me think Of wealth and worldly fame. ... read more

In Your Own Words

Feb 1, 2012 | In Your Own Words, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian)

Live an example of how Bhagavad-gita saved someone’s life. This is the story of my old school friend Nishant from Ajmer, who met me after many years. When he learned that I am an ISKCON member, he started asking me about my faith and practices. I... read more

In Memorium

Feb 1, 2012 | In Memoriam, Volume-09 Number-02 (Indian), Yamuna Devi Dasi

Letter from ISKCON’s Governing Body Commission With great sadness, the Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON, deeply mourn the departure of Her Grace Yamuna Devi. She dedicated the last 45 years of her life to the worship of Krishna and... read more