The Need for a Guru
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Mon, 2010/01/04 - 3:43amThough some religious traditions advocate a ?personal God? Who can be approached directly by anyone, this position, in Vaishnava, parlance, is incomplete. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati states this succinctly in his Will this way: ?If the Supreme Personality of Godhead Narayana offers Himself, something remains unoffered, but a devotee can offer you the Lord completely.?
Krishna Floats Millions of Tons of Water
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Sun, 2010/01/03 - 3:43amIs it not amazing that at any one time many millions of tons of water are gently floating thousands of feet above the earth?in the form of clouds.
Unknowingly, We Hurtle Through Space
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Sat, 2010/01/02 - 3:42amAlthough we sit in the still of twilight, placidly gazing at a beautiful sunset, we are hurtling through space at the rate of about 1000 miles per hour, based on the earth's rotation. In addition, if we accept the theory that earth revolves around the sun (93 million miles away) in 365 days, we are also zipping through space at the rate of 66,705 miles per hour. But Krishna makes it seem like we're not moving at all.
Saints and Swindlers
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Fri, 2010/01/01 - 3:42amGod, higher consciousness, saving souls, reincarnation therapy, meditation, and so on, we're promised the world and more, as politicians tend to assure us that if elected they will 'fight for progress, security, and culture.' On the other hand, many are duped, and we become a society of cheater and cheated. In his Will, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati's perspective on this issue is instructive.
Forest Fires Start 93 million Miles Away
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Thu, 2009/12/31 - 3:41amIn many countries there are official warning of fire danger generally relating to forest fires. This usually takes place during dry period in the summer when immense fires often scourge many acres of land.
What Are Fathers and Mothers?
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Wed, 2009/12/30 - 3:41amSrila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati's take on 'honor thy mother and father,' and important Christian commandment, intimates that Vaishnava moms and dads are best. This is what he said; "In every birth one gets father and mother, but one may not get the instructions for his ultimate benefit."
A Devotee's Only Desire
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Tue, 2009/12/29 - 3:40amBhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura writes in his Last Will and Testament: "Our only desire is to collect the dust from the lotus feet of Sri Rupa Goswami, who fulfilled the desire of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu."
The Material World is a Test
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Mon, 2009/12/28 - 3:39amIn his Will, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati puts it this way, "This material nature, which is averse to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is an examination hall. Tolerance, humbleness, appreciation of others, etc., are favorable to develop our devotion to Hari."
Question authority!
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Sun, 2009/12/27 - 3:39amIt is popular today to question all authority. This has both positive and negative aspects. One of the benefits of following authority is mentioned in Srila Prabhupada's purport to the Srimad Bhagavatam verse 3.17.1. Therein he writes: "The difference between the demigods and ordinary human beings is that the demigods approach authority, whereas the inhabitants of this earth defy authority.
Who is Right?
Submitted by Mukunda Goswami on Sat, 2009/12/26 - 3:38amIn these days of apostates, parallels, spin-offs, and subtle scholarly criticism, the decision whether to be part of ISKCON or to follow another Vaisnava tradition sometimes becomes very perplexing. One of many answers for newcomers is to ask how they heard about Krsna consciousness.