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By Varshana Swami - 18.1 2017

Verse: Srimad-Bhagavatam 7.12.15 Speaker: HH Varshana Swami Location: ISKCON New Vrindaban

agnau gurav atmani ca sarva-bhutesv adhoksajam bhutaih sva-dhamabhih pasyed apravistam pravistavat

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By Mahatma das

Reasons We Blame or Criticize Others

Why do we criticize others? Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur said that we seek out the defects of others because of our “utter absence of humility.”

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BY: YADAVENDRA DAS - 17.1 2017

The Hare Krishna Maha-mantra: The King of All Mantras

When we wake up at one or two a.m. in the morning, we don't take sleeping drugs to induce further sleep. I know some people chose to participate in radio talk back shows. We instead chant:

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BY: SUN STAFF - 17.1 2017

Conversations wtih HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, excerpted from  Dialectical Spiritualism: A Vedic View of Western Philosophy.

IV – RENAISSANCE THOUGHT 
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)

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By Romapada Swami - 17.1 2017

Question: Experiencing happiness within devotional service: Is that considered selfish?

I get so much happiness with devotional service. However, I fear that if it is a selfish desire rather sincere motivation to please Krsna. How can I differentiate and improve where I am not focusing on my happiness, but rather making Krsna happy?

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Answers by HH Romapada Swami - 17.1 2017

Question: 
I’m having difficulty understanding the divinity of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.

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By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhuapada - 17.1 2017

Lecture given on Nov. 17, 1966, in New York City
From the Bhagavad-gita we learn about the spiritual world and the means to go there.

mam upetya punar janma
duhkhalayam ashashvatam
napnuvanti mahatmanah
samsiddhim paramam gatah

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BY: SUN STAFF - 17.1 2017

Kiratarjuniya, Hunting Scene Virabhadra Temple, Lepakshi

A survey of transcendental weaponry.

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BY: SUN STAFF 

Arjuna's Penance, performed to get his favoured weapon, Pashupatastra, from Lord Siva 
Rock-cut Monument at Mahabalipuram

A survey of transcendental weaponry.

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BY: SUN STAFF

Conversations wtih HDG A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, excerpted from  Dialectical Spiritualism: A Vedic View of Western Philosophy.

IV – RENAISSANCE THOUGHT 
Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679)