The GBC Meet about Female Diksa Gurus
Where We Stand By Mahatma Das Recently I read the report about the discussion on female diksa gurus that took place in October (2014) during…
Category: Sadhana
Disciplined Life vs Undisciplined Life
Illuminations 81 Below is an article by His Holiness Varsana Swami. I liked this article so much that I wanted to share it with everyone,…
If God Appeared Before You
Imagine that God appeared before you and offered you whatever you desire. What would you ask and why? How does what you asked reflect your…
The Mind
Illuminations Newsletter 50 In this issue of the audio newsletter, we elaborate on how the mind can be a friend or enemy and suggest ways…
Cause of the Problem
Illuminations Newsletter 56 Below is a summary of this issue of the Bulletin. Often, when discussing attempts to control our mind, we pay attention only…
Balance Between Taste and Sense Gratification
Illuminations Newsletter 65 What is the motive for sense gratification? It is simply to squeeze the maximum amount of pleasure out of our senses. This…
What is Your Problem?
Illuminations Newsletter 42 The problem, Prabhupada said, is that we all want to be God. Okay, we know this is a problem, but in particular,…
Material attachments: a curse or blessing?
Illuminations Newsletter 40 In this chapter, I will share with you an effective way to deal with harmful material desires and attachments. These desires are…
Wake Up
Illuminations Newsletter 71 Last week I was asked, “What’s the most important practice for advancing in spiritual life?” Srila Prabhupada said chanting of Hare Krsna…
No One Can Help You Like You Can
Illuminations Newsletter 75 Reverse thinking “Reverse thinking” means thinking that “I need to be spiritually strong to keep my vows,” when in fact our strength…
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