Hare Krishna,

Yes, in the mundane sense, no one can escape the results of one's karmic debts - in other words, the family and friends we have today are a result of our debts to those individuals. However, instead of running away from them saying they are not Vaishnavas, we should very skillfully see how they can become Vaishnavas... in this connection, it is important to note that the transformation is gradual, for example, it may appear that someone has "suddenly become a devotee" but meanwhile

In this material world by our practical daily activities in complete neglect of the Supreme Lord we falsely declare our independence from God. This is ludicrous because at every moment we are fully dependent upon God for everything: the air we breath, our food, water, clothing, shelter, and all other varieties of resources that we utilize to maintain our comforts of life. We cannot exist for a moment without these necessities of life, which He kindly supplies us. We should be constantly engaged

A devotee always accepts his distress as minimized by
Gods Mercy; although he would have to suffer many more times the suffering. Any
one who accepts this philosophy of Gods Mercy in suffering conditions, and
still makes progress in Krishna Consciousness, it is said that he is sure to go
back to Home, Back to Godhead.

By H.D.G Srila Prabhupada

Kamsa, The Mighty Schizophrenic!

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• Aug 21, 2011

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DAMODARA PANDITA DASA GIVES AN INTERESTING TAKE ON KAMSA IN THE CONTEXT OF JANMASHTAMI WHICH FALLS ON MONDAY.

Schizophrenia is a mental disorder characterized by a disconnection between ones thoughts, feelings and actions. 'Skhizo', in Greek, means split and 'phren'means mind - the mind is split between discordant thoughts, emotions and activities. Victims of schizophrenia show some common traits - mistrust, suspicion, and l

Sometimes we may dream that a tiger is chasing us and is about to kill us. No matter how hard we try, we can hardly move at all and the tiger keeps getting closer, closer, closer seconds away from devouring us...And then we wake up and breathe a sigh of relief that it was only a dream. Wouldn't it be nice if all the problems that we are facing both individually and collectively as a global society could be so easily overcome? Well, the good news is that they can. 

Here's how... 

The first thing we

Srila Jiva Goswami

Sri Sanatana, Sri Rupa and Sri Vallabha were three brothers, all employed in the service of the Badsa Hussain Shah. Amongst the three, there was only one descendent, Sri Jiva. Having been rewarded richly by the Badsa for their sevices, their household life was very opulent. There was nothing lacking in whatever was necessary for the upbringing of the only son. The house was illuminated by the effulgence of the child's golden complexion; his eyes were like the expanded petals of

Lord Vamanadeva

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Lord Vämanadeva, the Dwarf Incarnation
Srimad Bhagavatam 8the Canto 18th Chapter Summary

This chapter describes how Lord Vämanadeva appeared and how He went to the sacrificial arena of Mahäräja Bali, who received Him well and fulfilled His desire by offering Him benedictions.
Lord Vämanadeva appeared in this world from the womb of Aditi completely equipped with conchshe

Why is it that (in the Hare Krishna movement) you do not eat onions and
garlic?

After all they are vegetables, are they not? One can understand the
prohibition against meat-eating. But what is wrong with eating garlic and
onions? Surely there's no more violence committed when we eat an onion than
when we eat a potato.

Answer:

ALLIUM FAMILY

You may know that onions and garlic are botanical members of the Allium
family - along with leeks, chives and shallots. According to Ayurveda,
India's classic medical s