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The sexual impulse is one of the most primary biological urges. In Lord Krsna’s Vedic civilization we learn how to live in this world with the objective of leaving it. How then to fulfill this basic urge without being implicated in karma and continuing in samsara – the repeated cycle of birth and death? We […]
Here’s a letter by Srila Prabhupada to his disciple Laksmimoni in May 1971 instructing about deity worship. Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated 21st April, 1971 as well as the photos of the altar and your fine looking Vaisnava son, sent by separate post. If he grows more […]
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati emphasized that householders should not be materially attached to their families, but spiritually attached to Krishna. He differentiated the grha-vrata—an ordinary worldly person addicted to the home-oriented bodily conception of existence, and thus sworn to sense enjoyment centered around marital life—from what he called the Krishna-vrata, one whose being is dedicated to […]
“A man wants a woman, and a woman wants a man, so we say, “All right, take it. Live peacefully, but don’t change partners.” We don’t allow divorce; once they’re married there is no separation.” – Srila Prabhupada in an interview with the New York Times,-September 2, 1972, New Vrindavan “Here, what is going on […]
Being a good husband entails many things. Most important is the relationship, not the material things. If your experience is that “she will never be happy,” that could mean you have not provided the emotional and relational support a woman needs to be happy. Often a woman’s needs for material things are an attempt to […]
This is a letter by Srila Prabhupada (dated April 26, 1970) instructing Himavati Devi Dasi in Krishna consciousness and clearing her doubts. My Dear Himavati, Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated sometime April, and I am so glad to learn that you are making advance in Krishna Consciousness as […]
“A child is a rare gift given by Krishna, but at the same time a great responsibility; every parent has the responsibility to see that his child grows up Krishna Consciousness. I know that you understand this, and will always make Krishna the center of your home.” – Srila Prabhupada’s Letter to Hamsaduta- Vrindavan, 15 […]
The following is a letter (dated September 29, 1967) by Srila Prabhupada to a married disciple instructing her against divorce. My Dear Krishna Devi, Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your short note regarding your marriage. So far I know that you are married with Subala das before me and as […]
“Dear God, please help my husband/wife see things my way.” This should not be our prayer. Even with spiritual progress as a common goal, even with inner strength and compatibility, a marriage will still be painfully difficult if the couple cannot empathetically hear from each other. If we only listen enough to protect our own […]
While marriage is down to personal choice, the following are a few tips that may serve as signposts to help navigate the journey through the forest of searching for a partner. Spiritual culture Spiritual culture is more important than wealth or any other material consideration. A devotee usually prefers to marry a fellow devotee from […]
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