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The following is a letter by Srila Prabhupada to a disciple clarifying the function of sex in Krishna conscious grahastha life. My Dear Shama Dasi, Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of January 14, 1969, and I was very glad to hear from you. You have asked me some […]
Householder Life: An Equal Opportunity for Going Back to Godhead Householder life, if properly conducted according to the instructions of the great acharyas is a powerful tool for attaining spiritual perfection. Spiritual perfection means to awaken the pure love of God which is currently lying dormant within one’s heart. Such awakening qualifies one to become […]
Because women simultaneously mix rationality, sensuality and emotions, while men deal with them distinctly, when the man looks at something spiritually, he can completely separate from emotion and senses; his spiritual vision will not be clouded by emotion and senses. That puts the man, as a category, in a position spiritually stronger than the women. […]
Srila Prabhupada explains that, “The custom in Vedic society is to examine the horoscopes of a girl and boy being considered for marriage to see whether their combination is suitable.” (SB 6.2.26, purport) Therefore it’s traditional – and it’s also fashionable in ISKCON – to check the compatibility of the couple by astrology. The problem […]
In The Quest for Enlightenment Śrīla Prabhupāda makes it clear how important it is for everyone to practice Krishna consciousness, devotional service to Lord Krishna. Of course, living in the association of Krishna’s devotees in a temple or āśrama makes it easier to practice devotional service. But if you’re determined, you can follow at home […]
This is an excerpt from a lecture by Srila Prabhupada at the wedding ceremony of Paramananda and Satyabhama in Montreal on July 22, 1968. This last verse, it is not last, it is the third of Brahma-sūtra, Brahma-saṁhitā. Ālola-candraka-lasad-vanamālya-vaṁśī-ratnaṅgadaṁ praṇaya-keli-kalā-vilāsam (Bs. 5.31). There are about one hundred verses in the Brahma-saṁhitā, and this verse, I […]
When I was about eight years old my parents were considering divorce. I remember my mother putting mascara on in front of a mirror and I was sitting on her bed watching her. I thought it was a very strange thing, women putting on mascara, so I was watching. And my mother said to me […]
In 1693, William Congreve wrote in his comedy The Old Bachelor: “Thus grief still treads upon the heels of pleasure Married in haste, we may repent at leisure.” An academic study has shown that this well-known piece of traditional wisdom is still relevant. Tracking the relationships of 168 couples over 14 years, the researchers found […]
The following activities should engage the attention of householders: Festivals They are very important for householders. Men should try to take time off from work. Women should dress nicely. Plan these activities ahead of time even with the whole family doing the planning. Make sure that the children are included and get great spiritual taste. […]
This is an excerpt from a lecture by Srila Prabhupada on Srimad-Bhagavatam (12.2.1) given in Los Angeles during the summer of 1974. Another symptom of Kali-yuga: dharma-nyaya-vyavasthayam karanam balam eva hi: “Religious principles and justice will be determined by a show of strength.” [Srimad-Bhagavatam 12.2.2) If you have some influence, then everything will be decided […]
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