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“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.

"As the embodied soul continually passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. The self-realized soul is not bewildered by such a change." (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 2.13) "What we refer to as death is nothing more than the changing of bodies. For example, we were all infants at one point in our life, though we have no memory of it. We take it on authority from our parents that we were indeed once small children who roamed around in tiny bodies, not having much intelligence. As we became adults, what changed? The body, ...

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.

“Is Lord Krishna really blue, Is He not the god for only the Hindus? Why in His hands does Krishna carry around a flute, And why the flowers and peacock feather to boot? Some say that Krishna is God while others say Vishnu, Please explain these to me, for to Hinduism I am new. Honor the carved statues of Krishna, do many take the privilege, Trusting the Vedas, is not the worship of idols pure sacrilege? Lord Chaitanya, who is He and what did He do? Preach to men did He, but why not to women too? How do I find balance between material and spiritual life? Must I quit my job, renounce my ...

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 ...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 ...

“Rama is like a mad elephant in battle. He has a purified and unblemished family lineage for His trunk, brilliance and splendor for His excitement, and two powerful arms for tusks. O Ravana, you are not even qualified to look at Him.” (Maricha speaking to Ravana, Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kand, 31.46) Khara, Dushana and friends to Dandaka did go, What they were in for little did they know. A single man to smite them, fourteen thousand in all, Effortlessly released His arrows, alone He stood tall. Akampana luckily to headquarters in Lanka returned, Spoke to leader Ravana what he saw and ...

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 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 June 2011 “In the Kali Yuga, Shri Rama’s holy name is like a kalpataru that gives full refuge and auspiciousness. By remembering that name, Tulsidas has transformed from bhang into tulasi.” (Dohavali, 11) A Killer Smile Mantra Yoga Working in Harmony Keep the Home Fires Burning The Jewel of Vrindavana The Gem in the Box Practical Application Protective Coverings Instilling Discipline Lifesaver Tell Me What To Do The Crown Jewel An Offer You Can’t Refuse From Nothing to Something Quality Control From Drug to Devotee God Conscious Gone Today or Tomorrow A ...

Daily articles from September 2011 Nothing To Do Collection Radhashtami 2011 Mission Possible I’m a Big Kid Now What Do You Want Mental Pictures Source of Fame Exercising Freedom Following Authority Strung Together Impatience Handle With Care It Only Rains On Me Head Glorifier Don’t Try This At Home To The Worthy Recipient My Home Child’s Play Forced Remembrance What Is Maya A Suitable Habitat Meeting Minutes Measure of Devotion Healing Pacification My Only Wish The Amazing Soul Standing Out Youthful Exuberance This Life and the Next

“I am never manifest to the foolish and unintelligent. For them I am covered by My eternal creative potency [yoga-maya]; and so the deluded world knows Me not, who am unborn and infallible.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-gita, 7.25) Daily articles from May 2010 Yajneshvara My Loss Becomes My Gain The Invisible Man Surrender The Power of God Raja Vidya Progress Matchmaker Immutable The Descending Process Philosophy Plus Sentiment Two For One The Seeds of Distress Making the Most Big Brother Identity Value Self Help Mother-In-Law Wall of Separation Pious Credits Harmless Conversion Changing the...

Daily articles from February 2011 “Whenever a devotee wants something from Lord Vishnu, Lord Vishnu first of all considers whether such a benediction will ultimately be good for the devotee. Lord Vishnu never bestows any benediction which will ultimately prove disastrous to the devotee, He is, by His transcendental nature, always merciful; therefore, before giving any benediction, He considers whether it will prove beneficial for the devotee.” (Shrila Prabhupada, Krishna, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vol 2, Ch 33) Starting a New Task Gateway to Freedom The Moon and The Stars Body...