The Challenges and Benefits of Charitable Giving by Krishnanandini Devi Dasi
I Have Vivid memories of the many times my mother took my siblings and me to church the heartfelt gospel singing, the soul-stirring preaching, the supplications for lost souls to join the church. I remember the passing of the baskets to collect money to support... read more
The Seven Wonders of the Word by Sivarama Swami
What is the effect of chanting Hare Krishna? The names of the Lord in the maha-mantra Hare, Krishna, and rama are invested with His full potencies. Singing God’s names, therefore, is to contact Him through the medium of transcendental sound. Thus, the... read more
Misplaced Doubt by Visakha Devi Dasi
Doubts about spiritual reality and spiritual practices arise from misidentifying with our body and mind. In The Bhagavad-gita Arjuna addresses Krishna as madhusudana because Krishna killed a demon named madhu (sudana means “killer”). Arjuna wants... read more
Karttika Lord Krishna’s Favorite Month by Vamsi Vihari Dasa
A time filled with love, devotion, and gratitude. After Going through the intense summer and a humid monsoon, we in India perceive sarat, or autumn, as one of the most beautiful seasons of the year. According to the vedic calendar, Sarat falls during the months... read more