Archive for the Category ‘Reader’
2010, Featured, Reader
Mar 10, 2010
Srila Prabhupada’s letter to Patita Uddharana Dec. 8, I97I
This routine work, such as chanting, speaking, rising early, cleaning, cooking and offering prasadam, arati, reading books–these activities are the backbone of our Society, and if we practice them nicely in a regulative manner, then our whole program will be successful. If we become slack or neglect [...]
Book Distribution, Featured
Dec 30, 2009
At Santa Monica college a woman greeted me and asked if I was there
for “Career Day.” I said no, thank you, I was probably not on her list.
I set up my book table about twenty feet away from where I usually
would. My usual spot was filled with tables representing the Army, Navy,
Police Dept., Fire Dept., [...]
Book Distribution, Featured
Dec 25, 2009
About a week before Gita Jayanti, one devotee in Bombay went out to distribute
Srimad Bhagavad Gita. At one place, he knocked the door but no one replied. He
did not give up and again knocked the door, still it was unanswered. With firm
determination to distribute Bhagavad Gita, he again knocked with a much
greater force. At this [...]
Featured, Reader, Video
Dec 1, 2009
The activity of eating meat is in itself quite an immoral act and thus prevents one from objectively seeing reality, let alone the level of sensitivity needed for spiritual cultivation. For one living entity to by force take possession and control over the life and body of another living entity, simply for the sake of [...]
Announcements, Featured
Oct 28, 2009
We have just updated the catalog of books available from Sastra Dana. To see the catalog CLICK HERE.
Featured, Reader
Aug 29, 2009
BBT Books: Closer to Srila Prabhupada
BBTedit.com puts annotated Gita scans online
The BBT has launched a new website, BBTedit.com, full of information about the editing of Srila Prabhupada’s books.
Among the features:
More than 80 video clips: BBT editors and other senior devotees offer facts and perspectives on editorial history, myths, and controversies.
A collection of Srila Prabhupada’s [...]
Reader
Jul 21, 2009
We are giving up meat, and the slaughterhouse proprietors are sorry “How will the business go on?”, as if that were a very wonderful business. The sooner you close that business, the better. That will be good for you. Liquor shops, breweries, cigarette factories–they are all worried how business will go on. Cow slaughter [...]
Reader
Jul 14, 2009
Our BOOK CATALOG is updated.
Reader
Jul 11, 2009
Faith means that you are meant for giving some service to Krsna. You should stick to that service, that path, in spite of all impediments. That is the passing of test. Generally, just like we are meant for preaching Krsna consciousness. So there may be severe test, but still we shall remain determined. That is [...]
Reader
Jul 9, 2009
So these are all nonsense, simply nonsense, mudha. Of course, we use this word mudha, and people become very angry, but what can I, can we do? (laughter) The mudhas must be explained as mudhas. And because the mudhas are going as intelligent, therefore there is chaotic condition. (lizard chirping) There it is confirmed. So [...]
Reader
Jul 5, 2009
Srila Prabhupada criticized Western civilization for ruination of human living. They are thinking there is no time for self-realization.
Reader
Jun 26, 2009
…if only ten percent of the world’s population becomes Krsna conscious, then it is guaranteed that we will have peace in the world. Why? Because ekas candrah — we do not require many moons in the sky. One moon is sufficient to drive away the darkness. Varam eko guni putro nirgunena satena kim. Canakya Pandita [...]
Reader
Jun 21, 2009
By Kristina Arriaga on 20 Jun 2009
According to news reports, the University of California in Los Angeles yielded to media pressure and agreed to allow a graduating student to thank Jesus in her personal statement. UCLA student Christina Popa claimed the school’s Department of Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology was denying her freedom of speech [...]
Reader
Jun 15, 2009
American civilization is finished, except that it can be saved if it takes to Krsna Consciousness. Try to become more convinced of this necessity for Krsna Consciousness
Reader
Jun 11, 2009
On Richard Dawkins’s irresponsible and irrational dogmatism.