The following series of short stories are collected from lectures of Srila Prabhupada as well as Vedic wisdom texts, with our commentary.We hope you enjoy their entertaining yet educational instructions. It’s Just Two Paisa Worth Once, a man left his village. After ten years, he returned, claiming he’d mastered yoga. The villagers were curious, … Read more
The French Catholic writer Charles Péguy said, “Everything begins in mysticism and ends in politics.” I’ve always harboured the greatest mistrust and suspicion towards all forms of organised religion. I’ve also forever been seeking – “truth” and “meaning” and “purpose”. Today, I’m a monk in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. It has been a … Read more
Opportunity in Crisis This pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives. Millions are infected and hundreds of thousands have already died across the world with no end in sight still. A staggering number of jobs have been lost and almost all major economies are facing the prospect of a protracted recession, potentially the worst … Read more
There’s a Sanskrit word for the daily practices we undertake in order to advance in spiritual life – the word is sadhana. Sadhana is what we do, on a daily basis, to facilitate the purification of our consciousness. It is the regulated part of spiritual life which calls for consistency and discipline. Yes, discipline. I … Read more
“Forces beyond your control can take away everything you possess except one thing – your freedom to choose how you will respond to the situation.” ― Victor E. Frankl If you’re anything like me, you’re probably struggling to stay focused and mindful these days. And by “mindful” I mean paying attention to what’s happening at … Read more