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Svalikhita Jivani The Autobiography of Bhaktivinoda Thakur How It Came to Light in the West and It’s Significance

Posted on September 9, 2014 by admin
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In the summer of 1985 a package arrived in the mail. At the time, I was living in New Vrindavan, a Krishna community in West Virginia, and I was contemplating a topic for a PhD dissertation. In those days it … Continue reading →

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Hymn of Creation, Rig Veda 10/129

Posted on June 3, 2013 by admin
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Here is my translation of the oldest creation “story” within Hinduism. (Rig Veda 10/129) In fact it is not a story. It is a best speculation or guess. Yet without a doubt it is one of the oldest hymns of its kind … Continue reading →

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Psychological Damage

Posted on July 22, 2012 by admin
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5/4/12 I wonder how many suicides the average person gets to experience in a lifetime? How many people have you talked down from the ledge? I’ve had to deal with four so far. There was the astrologer in Canada whose … Continue reading →

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Beauty is Divine

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin
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On matters of religion and faith, I teach a lot of people, especially children. This is what I tell them: Personally, I have never seen God nor have I seen the soul. I can not prove the existence of God … Continue reading →

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Not My Pope

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin
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Pope John Paul II was remembered Saturday as a “champion of human freedom,” a “tireless advocate of peace” and a man with a “wonderful sense of humor.” He died Saturday, aged 84, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease and crippling … Continue reading →

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Religion

Posted on October 31, 2011 by admin
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At a recent temple board meeting one of our members made an interesting statement. This was during a discussion on the priest’s role in different temple meetings, some of which are held exclusively amongst ladies. This member said, “A priest … Continue reading →

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A Priest is Not a Man

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Shuka
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At a recent temple board meeting one of our members made an interesting statement. This was during a discussion on the priest’s role in different temple meetings, some of which are held exclusively amongst ladies. This member said, “A priest … Continue reading →

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Religious Fundamentalism

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Shuka
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Sometimes I see bumper stickers that read, “Jesus said it, it’s in the Bible, I accept it.” A statement of this type reflects many people’s attitude towards religious authority in this country. There is a form of religious understanding called … Continue reading →

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This is My Religion

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Shuka
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“Each time dawn appears, the mystery is there in its entirety.”*   In many places on this web site I have made reference to religion, beliefs and spirituality. There are pages and pages of discussion, but ultimately I am a … Continue reading →

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Love and Devotion

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin
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On the altars of many Hindu temples there may be little swing with a sacred image of Krishna. He may be only two inches tall and He is sitting, holding a tiny piece of butter. This pose is known as … Continue reading →

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