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Krishna Consciousness: A Spiritual Bridge in the Heart of the Contemporary World

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A reflective exploration of Krishna Consciousness as a timeless yet practical spiritual path for the modern world. Drawing on the talks of Gauranga Sundara Prabhu, the article highlights the transformative power of sacred sound, the importance of cultivating consciousness in preparation for life’s final moment, and the balance between compassion and spiritual focus. Through relatable examples and philosophical insights, it presents bhakti as an accessible, grace-filled process that can be integrated into everyday life—offering a meaningful response to today’s search for purpose and inner peace.

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Gopastami

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The liberation of Aghāsura as well as Brahmā’s bewilderment and subsequent bhāva occurred within the forest not far from the village. During Kṛṣṇa’s late childhood, he and his friends herded calves close to the village and returned home not too late in the day. However, from the day of Agha’s good fortune, and for one […]

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Don’t use Mosquito Oil

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A devotee from Europe was sharing a room with another devotee in India. As they were preparing to sleep, this European devotee advised the other devotee, “Don’t use mosquito oil, it will kill the mosquitoes. It’s better to use a mosquito net.” The other devotee was puzzled. It was already 9:30 at night and he […]

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The Shark was closing in

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There was a pujari serving in a temple. After performing his seva for four or five years, he suddenly started to feel a longing for an old hobby—surfing in the ocean. This thought became obsessive and he decided that he had had enough of temple service. Without telling anyone, he left the temple, grabbed a […]

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The Power of Srila Prabhupada’s Pranama-mantras

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Achyutananda Prabhu says that according to proper kirtan principles, we should always begin with Srila Prabhupada’s pranama-mantras. He said that he noticed several kirtan leaders not doing this or not knowing kirtan etiquette. A Russian devotee, Purnamasi devi dasi, told the story of when she was imprisoned by the KGB for practicing and preaching Krishna […]

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The Philosophy of Vivekananda and Ramakrishna

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The following are quotes by Srila Prabhupada on Vivekananda. Just like Vivekananda has manufactured: daridra-nārāyaṇa. How Nārāyaṇa can be daridra? The sinful man, he will say, “Oh, Kṛṣṇa is also man. I am also man. Why I am not God? He is simply God? No, I am also. I am God. You are God, you […]

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Mataji Ananda Vrindavani: Near Death Experience

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Mataji Ananda Vrindavani is a senior devotee, educator, and member of the Sankirtana harinama group in Mayapur. Hare Krishna, dear devotees. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Ananda Vrindavani mathaji sharing the story of near-death experience and the mercy of Lord Jagannath. So, with Their blessings, She is briefly describing this […]

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