Is violence in the name of religion justified? Is it sanctioned in the scriptures? If we look around the world today, we see people are killing other people in the name of religion. Because some believe that their god is better than other gods. So in the name of God they have license to kill others.
You may think what relationship Lord Krishna has with this material world. Is it that he created this world and later severed all his relationship with this material world? Let…
Upadeshamrita or Nectar of Instruction (NOI) teaches us how to practice devotion to Krishna with right attitude. So, it is considered a perfect guide for all the devotees of Krishna.…
Krishna explains the principles of pure devotional service in Bhagavad Gita. Let us discuss the seven most important principles of pure devotional service given in Bhagavad Gita. 1) Only non-envious…
Bhagavad Gita 9.26 explains how to do Krishna bhakti, devotion to Krishna, easily and attain Krishna. The process given is simple and can be performed by anyone. Lord Krishna says,…
There are unlimited benefits of Bhakti Yoga. There are many yoga systems explained in the scriptures but amongst all these yoga practices Bhakti Yoga is considered topmost. Especially in this…
Krishna says in Bhagavad Gita that lust is the biggest enemy of men and women in this world. It destroys a person’s life completely. In Bhagavad Gita 3.36, Arjuna has…
Lust was the most important reason behind Ravana’s death. Shurpanakha, his sister cunningly planted the seed of lust in Ravana’s heart which became the cause of his downfall. Shurpanakha wanted…
Women in Vedic period enjoyed equal rights as men. There are many examples to establish this fact. Vedic scriptures do not advocate discrimination. Vedic India made sure that women are properly taken care and they are not exploited.
Vedic scriptures say that to lead a peaceful and happy life we should give up greed. If we fail to do so, we will always be miserable. In Nectar of Instruction (NOI) Text 2, it is explained why it is important to give up greed. And how greed for worldly things can be given up completely.
If you read Vedas thoroughly you will find many texts wherein women have been glorified. Vedas does not discriminate against women. But instead say that women have an important role…
Once Srila Prabhupada jokingly asked a newly married girl, “Whom do you love more – Krishna or your husband?” The girl hearing the question started crying. Prabhupada was little surprised. He asked her why is she crying. The girl replied....