Volume-12 Number-05 (Indian)

Antiseptic and Prophylactic by Syamananda Dasa

May 11, 2015 | From the Editor, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-12 Number-05 (Indian)

One of the principal Upanisads Sri Isopanisad describes the nature of God as antiseptic and prophylactic. The exact Sanskrit words used in this connection are suddham and apapa-viddham. God is antiseptic in the sense that even an impure thing can become purified... read more

Worldwide Activities of Krishna Consciousness

May 10, 2015 | Every Town & Village, Volume-12 Number-05 (Indian)

40th Anniversary celebration of Krishna-Balarama Temple Vrindavan, UP: About 100,000 visitors and devotees from all over the world took part in Krishna-Balarama Mandir’s week-long 40th anniversary celebrations March 23 and 29. They included 125 disciples of... read more

Positive and Negative Concomitance by Revati Vallabha Dasa

May 9, 2015 | Revati Vallabha Dasa, Volume-12 Number-05 (Indian)

A celebrated verse stresses the glory of the holy name affirmatively and negatively Scriptures are like instruction manuals for humanity. They teach us how to live in this material world and use our material body to attain spiritual success. In a typical instruction... read more

Judging without Understanding by Caitanya Carana Dasa

May 8, 2015 | Caitanya Carana Dasa, Sastra - Caksu, Volume-12 Number-05 (Indian)

The recipe for ruining relationships A heart-rending Ramayana story offers invaluable lessons for avoiding alienation and promoting reconciliation One of the most poignant subplots in the Ramayana is the fratricidal confrontation between the two monkey brothers, Vali... read more

When O Lord . . .by Vraja Bhakti Dasa

May 7, 2015 | Poetry, Volume-12 Number-05 (Indian), Vraja Bhakti Dasa

When my mind becomes wild Like a stubborn, restless, crazy child When in fear I run helter-skelter Lord! Please give me Your loving shelter ! When I feel holier-than-thou And think that I have all the know-how Let the trees and grass, so tolerant and humble... read more

Beef Ban And Four Myths Surrounding It by Syamananda Dasa

May 6, 2015 | Cover Story, Syamananda Dasa, Volume-12 Number-05 (Indian)

When the Maharashtra state government announced a ban on beef, many people reacted. While Hindu groups welcomed the ban on religious grounds, the meat lobby protested against it citing economic reasons. The protesters felt the government is introducing the ban just to... read more