Honoring Life in Santan Dharma

The ancient Sanatana Dharmic diet of vegetarianism has recently been gaining a great deal of popularity, both as a diet and as a way of life. Influenced by a number of different factors, millions of people worldwide have been increasingly turning to this ancient vegetarian lifestyle. In the United States alone, there are an estimated […]

For Whom Does Hinduism Speak?

In this essay H.J. Resnick explains where the term ‘Hindu’ originates from. He asks for whom does the term ‘Hindu’ speak and who can speak for the ‘Hindus’. To which of the multitude of widely differing worldviews does this term apply? What are the implications of accepting ‘Hindu’ as a designation? Hrdayananda Dasa Goswami also […]

For Whom Does Hinduism Speak?

by H.J. Resnick (aka Hridayananda Dasa Gosvami)In this essay H.J. Resnick explains where the term ‘Hindu’ originates from. He asks for whom does the term ‘Hindu’ speak and who can speak for the ‘Hindus’. To which of the multitude of widely differing worldviews does this term apply? What are the implications of accepting ‘Hindu’ as […]

How to Quit Complaining

A Sunday Talk Series. October 2010. “One of the hardest habits to break is complaining.  We live in a negative society.  Bad news sells newspapers.  But there were previous ages when most people were positive.  If you don’t complain you will shine like a star.” 1 – How to Quit Complaining Pt 1.mp3 [Audio clip: […]

Is Krishna God or what?

by Ram Mohan on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 12:30am Ok. Yesterday morning, I’m driving through New York for the first time in 18 years, in a 36 foot long, 13 foot high truck. I’m taking I-278 around the city to reach an appointment on Long island, but already before 7am it’s rush hour and […]

Kirtan Yoga: Nurturing the Sounds of the Soul

By Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa)Who hasn’t tried conventional yoga? Nearly everyone, at one time or another, has found themselves sitting with eyes closed, in a lotus position, perhaps, engaging various breathing techniques and focusing on some meditational image or conundrum. “The benefit that one attained in the Satya Age by meditation, in the Treta […]

Kirtan Yoga: Nurturing the Sounds of the Soul

By Steven J. Rosen (Satyaraja Dasa)Who hasn’t tried conventional yoga? Nearly everyone, at one time or another, has found themselves sitting with eyes closed, in a lotus position, perhaps, engaging various breathing techniques and focusing on some meditational image or conundrum. “The benefit that one attained in the Satya Age by meditation, in the Treta […]

Anupama Dasi’s Story of Faith,

This is the inspiring story of Anupama Dasi of Phoenix, who tottered between life and death for months, and always kept her Krishna Consciousness. Her husband Raja, was constantly  by her side chanting. Hare Krishna all, This mail may be long overdue, but my sentiments are eternal. It has been nearly 3 months since my […]

Weekly Temple Meeting

Vaibhavi had the idea of making a color map of the property with all the places of interest numbered. Then it could be referred to during festivals, and also passed out as a black and white flyer. We have meetings every Tuesday morning from 8 am – 9:00 am to discuss upcoming events. This morning […]

Three Vaishnava Saints—Our Worshipable Family

By Karnamrita Dasa for Krishna.com on 21 Sep 2010Jiva Goswami’s library was in the Radha Damodara temple. His major contribution was his own philosophical writings. It has been approximated that he has written more than 400,000 Sanskrit shiokas and over 25 beautiful books like the Satsandarbha, Gopal Champu and others. Srila Bhaktivinode ThakurWe have had […]