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How Should Grihasthas Deal with Other Living Entities

The following verse appears in the Pancha Tantra: Ayam nijah paro vyakti gananam laghucetasam Uadar caritanam tu vasudhaiv kutumbakam One who is narrow-minded, (laghu cetasam) thinks in terms of this is mine, and I must use it for myself. But one who is broad-minded (udar caritanam), considers the whole universe as his family, Krishna’s family. […]

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A Grihastha or Householder like You is also Tridandi- Srila Prabhupada

Here’s a letter by Srila Prabhupada appreciating the service and sincerity of one of his grihastha disciples. My Dear Rupanuga, Please accept my blessings. I beg to thank you for your letter dated August 24, 1968, with 2 pictures, photographs of our temple in Buffalo. You have written to say that Buffalo is doing well, […]

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The Real Meaning of Grihastha Asrama Explained by Srila Prahupada

“A grhistha is not meant to enjoy sex life without restriction. Indeed, the whole purpose of Vedic life is to become free from sexual indulgence. All the asramas are recognized for spiritual progress, and therefore although the gṛhastha-asrama gives a kind of license for sex life for a certain time, it does not allow unrestricted […]

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Householder Life Tips/Techniques

Tips on Spiritual Growth and Progress in the Grihastha Ashram

Cultivate a deep friendship with your spouse. The emotional support they can give you is invaluable. Your kids will feel more secure when your relationship with each other is good, and it will be easier for them to accept Krishna consciousness. Schedule devotional activities to do together. You know the saying….pray together, stay together. Share […]