Why are Atheists Successful in the World?
It is true that sometimes if a sincere devotee maintains some material attachment, Krishna will crush his material success so that he is left only with his attachment to Krishna.…
Letters
It is so unfortunate that in most parts of India we know very little about Lord Caitanya. All I knew was that He was a very great devotee; I knew…
Letters
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I am very confused about the pronunciation of the Hare Krsna maha-mantra. If you could properly instruct me on the correct pronunciation, I would very much appreciate that.…
Notes from the Editor
More Than Meals: Solving the Food Shortage Some people take a quick glance at the Krsna consciousness movement and conclude that its members are not working to solve humanity’s day-to-day…
Notes from the Editor
India and America: the Lame and the Blind and the Ties That Bind This year we have witnessed a strengthening of diplomatic ties between India and America. And as the…
Letter from a Hare Krishna Devotee’s Father
My visit was a very moving and I know I will never be the same again. I think you are a tremendously impressive and dedicated group of young men and…
Letters
I am a fourteen-year-old student at boarding school who felt an emptiness until I found Lord Krsna. A young man sold me one of your beautiful books for a very…
Letters to the Editor — Opening an all-faiths University
We believe that the greatest common mode of religion which is the most potent uniting force can be found in the Bhagavat Geeta and a conference may be held on…
Letters
Dear Editor, In my opinion, the name “Rama” is a symbol of standard ethics and principles. When Lord Rama ruled the earth. His life was an excellent example of human…
Dedication on Srila Prabhupada’s Passing Away in November 1977
While it is natural for us to be sorrowful that Srila Prabhupada has passed away, we can know for sure that he will never pass away, for he is "living…
Letters: On Materialism and Detachment
Your society recently acquired a twelve-story temple building near Columbus Circle in New York City. Isn't using a facility like this somewhat hypocritical for an organization that professes detachment from…
Letters: What about other Gurus?
I can understand the importance you place on the exalted science of bhakti-yoga and on receiving knowledge through an unbroken chain of spiritual masters, but is there no room for…
Letters: Why are woman considered inferior?
Why are women designated as inferior? If she wishes, a woman can be an author, a scientist, or a theologian. I fail to see how this kind of discrimination can…
Letters — Bhagavad Gita and Violence
Today's wars are brought about by the political desires of the leaders. An ordinary leader cannot kill and claim he has God's sanction. However, in the Gita Krishna is personally…
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