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"(Hanuman did not see Sita) who was firmly situated on the eternal path of devotion to her husband, had her gaze always fixed on Rama, was always possessed by love for Rama, had entered the glorious mind of her husband, and was always the most exceptional of women." (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 5.24) "Hanuman Searches for Sita" is a collection of twenty-six essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe Hanuman?s initial search for Sita Devi after he entered the city of Lanka.

“Who is God? Is He just an abstract concept conceived in the bewildered mind looking for some real meaning to life? Fruitive activity seems to be the obvious solution to redress mental ailments. ‘Just go wherever the sense impulses take you and you will be alright. If you feel like eating something now, go for it. Want to indulge in intoxication, why not give it a try?’ When the pattern of repeated acceptance and rejection, happiness and dissatisfaction, is recognized, the search continues for a higher truth. Perhaps there is something beyond this temporary realm. Maybe there is a ...

Daily articles from March 2012 “Those miscreants who are grossly foolish, lowest among mankind, whose knowledge is stolen by illusion, and who partake of the atheistic nature of demons, do not surrender unto Me.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.15) Respectable Boys Rescue Me From Tree to Shining Tree A Simple Plan Bon Voyage Gaura Purnima 2012 Holi 2012 Watch Me Finishing The Race Suffer Not Any Pain The Personal Form Gift Giver Natural Concentration Parting Is Sweet Sorrow Forms of Address Getting Back Up Fun In Frustration Inviting Auspiciousness Elder Brother Together Always Hail To ...

Sugriva, the chief of the forest dwellers in Kishkindha, was resting in his safe haven on the top of Mount Rishyamukha, a place where his estranged brother Vali could not attack him. Though he was safeguarded from the powerful influence of his brother, Sugriva was by no means in a peaceful condition. At every second of the day there was trepidation, as someone could be coming to attack him. Therefore it wasn’t surprising that when he saw two handsome and well-built young men carrying weapons approaching his forest, he became a bit apprehensive. These two princes seen from a distance ...

“Even a decision made after carefully considering what should be done and what shouldn't doesn't come out successful (when undertaken by a careless messenger). Messengers who think themselves learned (but act carelessly) kill all chances for success in the mission.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.40) “Hanuman Entering Lanka” is a collection of thirty essays discussing the verses in the Ramayana which describe Hanuman’s initial entry into the city of Lanka to look for Sita Devi, the princess of Videha.

Daily articles from February 2010 Shape Shift The Destroyer Groundhog Day Enjoyer of Sacrifice The Righteous Path Karma Phalam No Limits Befriending God Worth A Thousand Words The Sublime Engagement The Right Attachment The Most Famous Vaishnava Authorities The Bodyguard The Easy Way Rescuing the Soul Destiny At Your Service Avatara Like a Fish Out of Water The Spiritual Hut Automatic Protection Real Religion Shastra and Guru Tough Love Piety Feats of Strength Gaura Purnima 2010

Daily articles from July 2011 “Shri Rama’s holy name is like Narasimhadeva to the Hiranyakashipu-like Kali Yuga. For those who chant the holy name, the Lord offers them all protections and crushes their tormentors, just as He did for Prahlada Maharaja.“ (Dohavali, 26) I/O Talking to Trees My Bible In Your Dreams The Good and The Bad Mine Mine God Loving Final Exam Furthering a Purpose The Marginal Position Dissipating Doubts Stairway to the Stars Have A Little Faith The Biggest Winner The Same As Me This Is Your Life Hoard Mentality See Not My Fall From Grace Service and Compassion ...

Daily articles from May 2012 “Then, like a naracha arrow released from a bowstring, he flew quickly towards the garden of trees, which was surrounded by mango trees and had hundreds of creepers intertwined.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 14.4) Working and Thinking A Late Beginner Deliverance of Ahalya Narasimha Chaturdashi 2012 Body Mind Intelligence Mischief Maker A Welcoming King Helping The Little Guy Flying Like An Arrow When No One Is Looking More Than Brahma-Sukha Saving This Life Time To Wake Up Crying Babies Renouncing Renunciation Understanding Context A Shower of Flowers ...

Daily articles from September 2012 “Although one has affection for many persons, different types of ecstatic love awaken according to the nature of one’s personal relationships.” (Lord Chaitanya, Chaitanya Charitamrita, Antya 4.171) Purification of Riches Send and Receive Hallowed Are The Names Leftovers Glass Half Empty Personal Relationships Special Delivery Putting The Pieces Together The Remainder More Than a Photograph The Divine Color Still In His Heart Just Think Suffering in Four Ways Auspicious Indications Beautiful Krishna Always in Bliss Pleasing Krishna Resolves to Steal ...

Daily articles from November 2012 “I am the original fragrance of the earth, and I am the heat in fire. I am the life of all that lives, and I am the penances of all ascetics.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.9) A Building To Stand The Test of Time Free Wisdom The Big Brain Without Dependency The Nature of Evidence My Wonderful Brain The Enemy Within The Power of Austerity Dear to Rama Something’s Wrong With All You See The Discouraging Lies Diwali 2012 Govardhana Puja 2012 Not So Worried Staying Detached The Guru’s Influence Beautifully Scented Abandoning Pious and Impious Precious...

Daily articles from July 2012 “Krishna replied, ‘My dear mother, they have plotted together and lodged a complaint against Me so that you will punish Me. My elder brother, Balarama, has joined them. Actually, I have not done this. Take My words as true. Do not be angry and chastise Me.’” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 10.8.34 Purport) Conspiracy Theory Intelligent Worship The Highest Dharma Eyes Like Lotuses To Save A Man Always Spotless Seeing Things Clearly Weapon of Prema No Ordinary Liar If You Look Close Enough The Real God Embarrassing The Moon Come Again Some Other ...

Daily articles from August 2012 “As Sita was not decorated, with difficulty Hanuman could recognize her, like understanding a text which has gotten a different meaning due to a lack of purity.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 15.39) Sympathy Getter Not The Easy Way Out Letting Go Forgetfulness With a Purpose Hugs and Kisses Understanding In An Instant Pious Activities Krishna Janmashtami 2012 Vyasa Puja 2012 Block That Vibe A Discerning Eye The Life of a Text The Telltale Signs Beautifying Ornaments The Proper Use Virtual Reality Sonic Healing Theoretical and Practical Given For a ...

Daily articles from December 2012 “The Lord has the sign of the foot of bhrigupada as the mark of tolerance. The Lord, therefore, is never affected by any kind of wrath, so how can there be any place for lust, which is less strong than wrath? When lust or desire is not fulfilled, there is the appearance of wrath, but in the absence of wrath how can there be any place for lust? The Lord is known as apta-kama, or one who can fulfill His desires by Himself. He does not require anyone’s help to satisfy His desires.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 2.7.7 Purport) Believe What I Say...

Daily articles from February 2012 “Or, lifting him up and carrying him across the ocean, I will offer him to Rama, like an animal offered to Lord Shiva, the lord of animals.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 13.50) Changing The Subject Matter What To Give Sannyasa At Home Let Me Stay Be Your Own Scientist Dharma-katha Resetting The Clock Sea of Sorrow The Immeasurable Rock and a Hard Place Living Well From Suicide to Redemption Getting Away With It Rest Assured Making the Impossible Possible Pashupati Adjoining Ropes Door Number Two Self Realization Another Thing Coming Heart ...

Daily articles from April 2012 “Chaitanya Mahaprabhu teaches us that we should only beg God for His service life after life. This is the actual meaning of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Teachings of Lord Kapila, Ch 14)

Daily articles from October 2012 “A living entity, by his constitutional position, cannot be void of all desires (the bhukti-kami, mukti-kami and siddhi-kami all desire something for personal satisfaction), but the nishkami devotees of the Lord desire everything for the satisfaction of the Lord. They are completely dependent on the orders of the Lord and are always ready to discharge their duty for the satisfaction of the Lord.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 2.4.19 Purport) Teaching from Experience Research Scholars Looking In All The Wrong Places Brought To You By Divine ...

Daily articles from June 2012 “This virat-rupa of the Lord was especially manifested, not for the benefit of Arjuna, but for that unintelligent class of men who accept anyone and everyone as an incarnation of the Lord and so mislead the general mass of people. For them, the indication is that one should ask the cheap incarnation to exhibit his virat-rupa and thus be established as an incarnation.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 2.1.24 Purport) A Beautiful Picture The Bright Light Going By What You Know Satisfying Every Condition Real Self-Interest Pivot of the Active Senses ...

Daily articles from March 2011 “Being beyond the range of limited sense perception [adhokshaja], You are the eternally irreproachable factor covered by the curtain of deluding energy. You are invisible to the foolish observer, exactly as an actor dressed as a player is not recognized.” (Queen Kunti speaking to Lord Krishna, Shrimad Bhagavatam, 1.8.19) Shri Hanuman Adhokshaja Blistered Earth Scarcity Positive Thinking Brilliant in Defense Respect the Game Degree of Deviation Mission Statement What Makes an Object Always Beautiful A False Choice A Little Help From Our Friends Spiritual ...

Daily articles from November 2010 “Dear Krishna, we are always busy in our family affairs. We therefore request that You remain within our hearts as the rising sun, and that will be Your greatest benediction.” (Gopis speaking to Lord Krishna, Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 2, Ch 27) Happiness Love Gets Me Every Time The Master Key Diwali 2010 Govardhana Puja 2010 Stirring the Lord’s Passions Free Exchange Clearing Our Vision Paying Tribute Meeting of the Minds All Encompassing A Poker Face Skepticism Melting Hearts Thousands of Gitas All Auspicious A Leg Up Highly ...

Daily articles from May 2011 “Having made up his mind thus, that heroic monkey, Hanuman, eager to see Vaidehi, wished for the sun to set.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.48) No Pain No Gain Within and Without The Delight of Vrindavana Adbhuta Darshana Markup Language Slight of Hand Shorn of Brilliance Zooming Out Amazing Discoveries Wealth Management The Gift of Consciousness That Don’t Impress Me Neti Neti Good Things For Bad People Narasimha Chaturdashi 2011 Full Sobriety Enhancing Stature Staring at the Sun Lighting The Dead End Street Rendezvous With Destiny Seeing Vishnu ...