2015 – Page 5 – Back To Godhead

Lying in the Service of the Absolute Truth by Vamsi vihari Dasa

Oct 5, 2015 | Vamsi Vihari Dasa, Vedic Philosophy, Volume-12 Number-10 (Indian)

In certain exceptional cases, speaking the truth may be considered an irreligious act Most of us speak lies at some point in our lives, either big or small, maybe to attack someone or to defend ourselves. When I was in school, I had once lied to my father to escape... read more

Elevating our Emotions by Caitanya Carana Dasa

Oct 4, 2015 | Caitanya Carana Dasa, Spiritual Scientist, Volume-12 Number-10 (Indian)

Without coming under the control of our lower self, we should raise ourselves to a higher emotional state Our heart is capable of both noble and ignoble emotions. How we can cultivate higher emotions and curb lower emotions is demonstrated in the Ramayana through the... read more

Festivals A time for celebration and contemplation by Subha Vilasa Dasa

Oct 3, 2015 | Sastra - Caksu, Subha Vilasa Dasa, Volume-12 Number-10 (Indian)

Different people perceive life’s jubilations differently. An upcoming festival is a joy to most and a relief to many. Those who focus on new clothes, sweets, fun and frolic elements of the festival perceive it as a joy. Others like to see festivals as relaxing... read more

Immediate and Ultimate Benefit by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Oct 2, 2015 | A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Srila Prabhupada's Lectures, Volume-12 Number-10 (Indian)

One should develop enough foresight to understand what will be truly beneficial for me na ca sreyo ’nupasyami hatva sva-janam ahave na kankse vijayam krsna na ca rajyam sukhani ca (Bhagavad-gita 1.31) I do not see how any good can come from killing my own... read more

Letters, Volume-12 Number-10 (Indian) 2015

Oct 1, 2015 | A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Letters, Volume-12 Number-10 (Indian)

Continue Karmakandi Occupation? Can a karma-kandi brahmana continue his occupation after becoming a Krishna devotee? – Nidhi Bhatt, by email Our reply: A karmakandi brahmana’s occupation is to conduct different Vedic ritualistic ceremonies for... read more

Meet the Vegetarian Hypocrite by Syamananda Dasa

Sep 9, 2015 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-12 Number-09 (Indian)

He is Indian, born in a typical brahmin family. If he is from Tamil Nadu, his name could be Krishnan; if he is a Chitpavan Konkanastha from Maharashtra, it could be Apte or Joshi or Bhave; if from up North, he is sure to be a Mishra or Sharma; and if from the East, he... read more