WHAT IS THE ULTIMATE RELIGIOUS PRINCIPLE ?
Devotional service, beginning with the chanting of the holy name of the Lord, is the ultimate religious principle for the living entity in human society. (Srimad Bhagavatam).
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CategoriesEducationThe Religion Beyond All Religions
As far as Vedic religion is concerned, it is not for the Hindus; it is for all living entities. That is the first thing to be understood. Vedic religion is called sanatana-dharma, “the eternal occupation of the living entity.” The living entity is sanatana [eternal]. God is sanatana, and there is sanatana-dharma.
CategoriesFood & HealthPrasadam The Power of Sacred Food
On the spiritual path those that are most inclined to lead a peaceful existence that respects the value of all life often adopts the vegetarian lifestyle. It is in accordance with the yogic principle of ahimsa, which is to observe nonviolence and abstain from injuring any being in any way. However, in the process of bhakti-yoga, devotion goes beyond simple vegetarianism, and food becomes a method of spiritual progress.
CategoriesHomelessThe importance of Book Distribution
Sometimes book distribution can be a little difficult. Anybody agree? It can be a little difficult. But this difficulty is the price we have to pay for pure devotional service. It is called the “Fire of ordeal.” It purifies us.
CategoriesMedicalReligion Versus Faith
Prabhupada taught that Krishna consciousness—God consciousness—is different from what is generally called “religion.” Taking up the practices of Krishna consciousness is not the same as converting from one religion to another. Hare Krishna devotees never say they converted from Christianity, Judaism, or some other faith. Prabhupada came not to make converts to Hinduism, he would say, but to give genuine spiritual knowledge..
CategoriesMedicalDeity Worship, Not Idol Worship!
This function of installing the deity is authorized. Several times I have given the example that when you put your mail in a box on the street, because it is written there “US Mail” you know that it is an authorized box. And if you put your letters within this box, they will surely reach the destination. The post office will work. So there is no difference between the huge post office building and that small box, because it is authorized.
CategoriesHomelessThe Meaning of Initiation
he day of spiritual initiation is a very important day in all our lives. Initiation is actually a second birth for the human beings. In this second birth, the spiritual master is our father and the scriptures are our mother.
CategoriesUncategorizedWhat Augustine Knew and Didn’t Know About The Science of the Soul
The soul (indicated by a star) makes his long journey up through millions of lower bodies–aquatics, plants, birds, beasts–to the human body. In the human body he at last gets the chance to revive his long-forgotten relationship with Lord Krishna and His eternal consort Radha