namo bhaktivinodayasac-cid-ananda-naminegaura-sakti-svarupayarupanuga-varaya teI offer my respectful obeisances unto Saccidananda Bhaktivinoda, who is the transcendental energy of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. He is a strict follower of the Gosvamis, headed by Srila Rupa. In …
Philanthropy is defined as “love of mankind; the active benevolence towards one’s fellow-man.” Vedic scripture and the great Vaisnava acharya’s take philanthropy to another level, because they have perfect, unconditional …
Finding a home is one of the most basic needs of all living entities. Even the birds and beasts are driven to build a nest or find a den, a …
Polytheism Polytheism refers to the worship of “many gods.” Traditionally, Jews, Christians and Muslims are referred to as the “People of the Book” in the Koran. Known as the Abrahamic religions because …
Question: I have a question about judging others and fault finding. We are told that it is better for our spiritual lives if we avoid the association of materialistic people, …
[This was written about ten years ago, when my body was healthier and I got around more.] Of a morning I go for a walk to a local wetland park. It’s …
In the Srimad Bhagavatam and the Caitanya-caritamrta, we find a verse glorifying the acharya or great spiritual master, describing his intimate relationship with the Supreme Person as His representative on …
Question: I have been battling lately with how to balance being a mother and my spiritual life. I no longer buy meat for my family, and they have definitely pulled …
Question: Maybe it’s just a language thing that needs a bit more description or explanation for me of the words, but I was wondering what the difference is between the …
St. John of the Cross [San Juan de la Cruz] was born in 1542 at Fontiveros, near Avila, in the Kingdom of Castile in Spain. His father died in 1545, …