inspiration (5)

31134656064?profile=RESIZE_584xBy Bhava Sandhi Devi Dasi

It all started a decade ago with the 50/50 Campaign, an initiative by the BBT to celebrate the 50-year anniversary of ISKCON, which encouraged devotees to distribute 50 of Srila Prabhupada’s books in 2016. I wanted to come up with different ways to distribute books because, as a working mother, I didn’t have a lot of time to go out on the street. I was reading Our Family Business by Vaisesika Dasa, for inspiration, and came across the idea of a “Smart Table.”

In the pas

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31078160457?profile=RESIZE_584xBy Ekachakra Prana Dasa 

Two nights ago, I was fortunate to witness something extraordinary during the Be A Gardener campaign. In the company of a small group of devotees, we went out with the Caitanya-caritāmṛta (CC), trusting Lord Caitanya’s guidance at every step. What unfolded felt worth sharing in the hope that others might feel encouraged to try as well.

We chose a South Indian restaurant, knowing that many people from South India carry deep natural piety and respect for sacred literature.

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Based on the Teachings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada

Twenty-first century Krsna consciousness is witness to a few new catch phrases. Among them are “inspiration” and “care for devotees,” Unfortunately, by themselves these terms are somewhat vague, so referring to Prabhupada may provide clarity. He used “inspiration” as follows: a motivation coming from paramatma or Sri Krsna,(1) an increasing attachment for Krsna impelled by His mercy,(2) an offering that gives pleasure to

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Summary
In the video titled “Realizations After Surgery” Mahatma Prabhu reflects on profound realizations he experienced after undergoing surgery. He shares how, prior to the operation, he had prayed to Krishna to help him not just intellectualize Krishna Consciousness but to deeply feel it. After the surgery, he felt a significant change, becoming deeply emotional and appreciative. He found himself moved by the devotion of others, often crying when speaking about Krishna, the devotees, and the

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On Inspiration by Sadaputa Dasa

The search for the source of inspiration in science, mathematics, and art
leads beyond the mechanistic framework of present-day biological theory.

SADAPUTA DASA studied at the State University of New York and Syracuse University and later received a National Science Fellowship. He went on to complete his Ph.D. in mathematics at Cornell, specializing in probability theory and statistical mechanics.

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In this article we will examine how human beings acquire knowledge in science, mathematics, and ar

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