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“There was a king named Dasharatha, the protector of dharma, as unshakeable as a mountain, true to his promises, well known throughout the world, and whose son is Raghava. Raghava, who is known by the name of Rama, is a righteous soul, famous throughout the three worlds. He has long arms and wide eyes. He is my husband and worshipable deity.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 56.2-3) Forever Rama's is a collection of nineteen essays discussing the verses from the Ramayana where Sita Devi rebukes Ravana's advances and warns him of how her husband Rama will ...

What God Must Be is a collection of ten conversations discussing various topics of bhakti-yoga, such as what to look for when searching for the Supreme Lord, how consciousness determines the nature of actions, and false ego.

Conflicting Prayers, the Nagapatnis, Seeing Particles, and More is a collection of 10 short stories discussing various topics of bhakti-yoga philosophy

Following To Freedom, Warring Friends, Good Advice, and More is a collection of 10 short stories discussing various topics of bhakti-yoga philosophy

Senior To All By Birth is a collection of ten conversations discussing various topics of bhakti-yoga, such as instructing children, principles to follow in daily life, calculating the age of God, news updates and dying words.

The thought always that God we need to see, Only then in His existence we’ll believe. The Vedas a different assertion make, That knowledge of Divine from hearing take. The ears also constitute a sense, So with sole reliance on vision dispense. Ancient wisdom spread through aural reception, To words of Vedas and teachers give attention. In this endeavor no loss or regret, For clear conception of God you’ll get. “Hear to Believe” is a collection of seventeen essays discussing the process of devotional service known as shravanam, or hearing, and how it enables one to realize God and ...

“O ranger of the night, I have come, at the command of the king, to kill those who perpetrate horribly sinful acts and also those who wish harm to the people of the world.” (Lord Rama speaking to Khara, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 29.10) Daily articles from March 2010 Holi 2010 Sadharma Charini A Regulated Mind Ajatashatru Allayer of Fears The Ultimate Renunciate The Sinner's Fruit Slayer of Demons Human Effort Playtime A Full Time Occupation Breaking Free God is Great Fire and Wind Hrishikesha Vaikuntha at Home Heatseeker Fairness The Creator Truth by Negation Hope Seeing God ...

“Driven by a virtuous or evil purpose, each living entity performs some work, which has consequences associated with it. After death, the same person steadily reaps all those auspicious and inauspicious results.” (Hanuman speaking to Tara, Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kand, 21.2) "While karma leads to the future development of the body, associating with God enables one to transcend karma. This was the example set by Hanuman, who dedicated all his activities towards pleasing the Supreme Lord. He easily can get liberation whenever he wants, but he chooses to remain on this earth for as ...

"To The Worthy Recipient" is a collection of twenty essays discussing the glories, tradition, value, and teachings of the Bhagavad-gita, which is a classic Vedic text that documents the conversation between Lord Krishna and the warrior Arjuna held some five thousand years ago on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

Lying To Your Children is a collection of ten conversations discussing various topics of bhakti-yoga, such as worshiping different gods, time, and what information God might conceal from us.

I’ve been told that one cannot convert to Hinduism; that they must be born into it. Is this true? There are so many different religions out there, each having their own scriptures and teachings. How do I tell which one is correct? I practice devotional service regularly, but still from time to time, bad things happen to me. When they do, I can’t help but blame God. ‘Why do You put me through this? I thought You’re supposed to relieve my suffering?’ I know I shouldn’t think this way, but I can’t help it. What should I do? The Vedas declare that man has imperfect senses and a ...

Daily articles from September 2010 “Shri Krishna’s complexion is as polished as powdered eye ointment. It surpasses the beauty of a newly formed cloud and is softer than a blue lotus flower. Indeed, His complexion is so pleasing that it attracts the eyes and minds of everyone, and it is so powerful that it defies all comparison.” (Lord Chaitanya, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya 15.64) Krishna Janmashtami 2010 Vyasa Puja 2010 The Cause of All Causes Beyond Speculation Carpe Diem No Laws No Limits Cause and Effect The Legendary Warrior Making Someday Come Soon The Path of Least Resistance...

Making Friends is a collection of essays discussing the qualities, names, forms and attributes belonging to the entity commonly addressed as "God". “Krishna’s age, His beauty, His bugle, His flute, His conchshell and His pleasing attitude all provoke love in friendship for Him. His exceptional joking abilities, exhibited sometimes by His pretending to be a royal prince, or even the Supreme Personality of Godhead, also give impetus to devotees developing love for Krishna in friendship.” (The Nectar of Devotion, Ch 42)

The Winter Storm, Pregnancy, Pranks, and More is a collection of 10 short stories touching on various topics of bhakti-yoga philosophy

Daily articles from September 2009 Go Krishna Proper Demigod Worship We Must Be Active The Last Resort Special Treatment Strategy For Success Poverty of Knowledge Requited Love Turning Pains Into Pleasures The House of God The Holy Lake Showing Our Love Honor Thy Mother and Father God is Standing Guard Be Always Charitable The Population Bomb Why We Are Here Follow The Leader Road Trip Cultural Boiling Pot The Perfect Prayer Culture of Life Archanam Do as I Say Taking On Our Sins Priorities Statements That Matter Dussehra 2009 Precedent Making It Work

When it comes to completely understanding its surrounding nature, the human being is totally in the dark, even when the sun is shining bright in the sky. The very need to have an external lighting source is enough to prove that the human being is limited in his capabilities. Thus when mentally concocted theories about the Supreme Absolute Truth, the origin of life, are posited in spite of this great limitation on intelligence and observation, the results miss the mark by a long shot. But through utilizing a different approach, the intelligence level that is our destiny can be reached very ...

Daily articles from July 2010 “How can that female swan who is accustomed to sporting with the king of swans amidst lotus flowers ever cast her eyes on a water-crow that stays amidst bunches of grass?” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 56.20) Giving Back The Sacrificial Stake Endorsement Ash to Ash Yesterday’s News From The Moon To The Earth Atmarama Fortune Fame Elevator To The Top Cheaters Never Win Smaranam Survival Hope And Change Detox Madana Mohana Mohini The Influence of Time Dangerous Behavior A Blessing in Disguise The King of the Jungle Can’t ...

“Devoted to one husband, being born into a pure family and having obtained one also, I am incapable of doing such a reproachable act, one that ought not to be done.” (Sita Devi speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 21.4-5) “Poetic Insults” is a collection of fifty-three essays discussing the verses from the Ramayana that cover Sita's rebuke of Ravana when he approached her in the Ashoka grove in Lanka.

"Vaishnava Holidays" is a collection of thirty essays on the following holidays on the Vaishnava calendar: Gaura Purnima, Holi, Rama Navami, Narasimha Chaturdashi, Krishna Janmashtami, Vyasa Puja, Radhashtami, Dussehra, Diwali, and Govardhana Puja

“Did Krishna really descend to earth? How do we know that He’s not just an elevated yogi as opposed to the Supreme Lord Himself? Did He really hold up a massive hill with His finger? Did He really kill so many nefarious characters while in the form of a small child? If so, what was the purpose to His advent? When and where does He make His appearances? If God can incarnate in human form, does that mean that we are all incarnations of God? Can we perform the same miracles? Why did Krishna play like an ordinary child in Vrindavana? What is so special about Vrindavana?” “The Delight of...