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1. Kolhapur - The Land of Footwear February 07, 2012 Kolhapur is located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, to the south of Pune, at a distance of about 228 kilometers away. Traditionally, Kolhapur has been famous for its footwear and jewellery. The name Kolhapur is associated with the Kolhapuri sandals, which is the trademark of Kolhapur and has its origin here. There is a legend about how Kolhapur got its name. According to mythology, a demon named Kolhasur was killed by Goddess Mahalaxmi, providing respite to the people suffering from his transgressions. The dying demon prayed to the Goddess that the city be named after him, and his wi... (read more) Author: mathan mohan

2. Experimental knowledge is never perfect by ISKCON Bangalore December 05, 2011 An excerpt from a lecture by His Divine Grace Srila given at London on August 13, 1971 Prabhupada: What is that original cause, chunk? Can you say? Syamasundara: Something gas. Prabhupada: Gas. Syamasundara: Liquid gas. Prabhupada: So anyway, that is not sentient. That is material. Gas is also material. Gas is another form, vapor. Vapor is made out of water. Vapor is air, major portion of air and minor portion of water. In this way, vapor. So that means it is airy. But no. Air has got its cause. They do not know. Air has got its cause, the sky. The sky has its cause. ... (read more) Author: Iskcon Bangalore

3. Service means to please by ISKCON Bangalore December 01, 2011 Lord Krishna is known as Adhokshaja, one who cannot be approached through the material senses. But when the senses are employed in His transcendental loving service, the inapproachable Lord manifests Himself before the devotee. Bhakti or devotional service means to render service for the pleasure of the Supreme Lord. When a devotee renders such service, the Lord becomes pleased and thus reveals Himself. The person who renders service or seva is called sevaka and the beneficiary is called sevya. The principle behind rendering any service is to please the sevya. The first class devotional s... (read more) Author: Iskcon Bangalore

4. Indian God Statues November 27, 2011 In the holy book of Hinduism called the Bhagavad Gita, it is written that ‘even those who worship other gods, ancestral deities, elemental powers, if they do so with complete faith, then their faith is justified, for the Divine accepts every form conceived by the worshipper’. It is a pleasant fact that if you are out looking for Indian God Statues, you may come across a whole wide range of them on the Internet. Some of the popular ones are those of Hindu deities like Lord Ganesh, Lord Krishna, Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Durga, and saints such as Saibaba, Mahavir, Swami Samartha, etc. Des... (read more) Author: India Crafters

5. The Dru Bhagavad Gita November 24, 2011 The Dru Bhagavad Gita by Mansukh Patel, Savitri MacCuish, Chris Barrington and John Jones, tells the story of an invincible warrior prince, Arjuna, whom destiny has placed against people he doesn’t want to fight. For the first time in his life he experiences fear and weakness. Like every other hero, Arjuna’s task is to overcome the weakness in his mind and his experience is actually an allegory for the inner battle we all have to fight. Mansukh Patel points out very clearly that in this sense our human predicament has not changed over millennia. We all want overcome limitations and to ide... (read more) Author: Renaldo Ottosen

6. Buy Srimad Bhagawat Gita (New) by Na Online November 10, 2011 “The Bhagavad-Gita is the most systematic statement of spiritual evolution of endowing value to mankind. It is one of the most clear and comprehensive summaries of perennial philosophy ever revealed; hence its enduring value is subject not only to India but to all of humanity.” Aldous Huxley Srimad Bhagawat Gita has been translated by many into English. Charles Wilkins first translated it into English in the year 1785. Similarly, Schlegel translated it into Latin in 1823, Von Hum... (read more) Author: ajax z

7. Kurukshetra - Birth Place of the Celestial Song October 24, 2011 One of the holiest and widely visited places in India is the holy land of Kurukshetra. Also known as Dharmakshetra, the land of Kurukshetra is has historic and religious value and is one of the most significant locations for Indians. It is also considered to be the cradle of Indian civilization and culture. Kurukshetra is significant in Hindu culture as it is the location of the epic 18 day battle which is mentioned in the Mahabharata. This battle was fought between the Pandavas and Kauravas, where ultimately the Pandavas, upholders of everything noble, were victorious. It is at the eve of t... (read more) Author: Pushpitha Wijesinghe

8. ISKCON Temples October 12, 2011 The International Society for Krishna Consciousness society (ISKCON) was formed by about 190000 devotees. Take a Iskcon temple tour to catch glimpse of Iskcon temples in India. these temple are built by followers of Hara Rama Hare Krishna cult. ISKCON society hosts about 60 restaurants and 50 schools. The main aim of Iskcon temples is teach people the basic Bhagavad-Gita and and sayings of Lord Krishna. They follow the ancient Vaishnava tradition and believes in practicing the philosophy of same. It is truly a lifetime experience to visit these elegantly built temples. ISKCON was initial... (read more) Author: Manisha Chopra

9. The Drama of Dharma: the Yogic Training of Duty, Action and Freedom October 01, 2011 It’s two days after the Balinese holy day of Galungan, which celebrates the victory of dharma (virtue, right action) over adharma (evil, chaos). In astrology, Saturn best represents the concept of dharma, a principal of primary importance to the yogi. The Bhagavad Gita, the epic tale of Arjuna the great warrior and his moral dilemma, gives one definition of yoga as ‘skill in action’. The story begins with Arjuna, prepared to lead a battle against those who have done him wrong, those who threaten the survival of his kingdom. Yet when Arjuna surveys the enemy, he sees that they are people h... (read more) Author: Nate Rodney

10. The Spirit of Eternity September 23, 2011 Do you want to know about life? Do you want to attain immortality? Do you want your body to be freed from attributes like birth, sorrow, old-age, death? I know the answer is YES and the way to achieve all the spiritual living is given in Bhagavad Gita. The inspirational book dictated by thy Mighty God-Lord Krishna. He is the runner of the world, who gives us the power to fight the adversity in life and show us the way to move out from the bad times. He is the one who guides us and makes our life easy and worthy . The aim to achieve the highest Wisdom is taken by everyone but in real term ac... (read more) Author: Methew Gilcrist

11. Krishna Statues, Lakshmi Statues and Vishnu statues August 11, 2011 India is home to many Gods and Goddesses, which are unique in their own way and have their own following of zealous devotees who believe in them with indefinite conviction. For example, Krishna statues, Lakshmi Statues and Vishnu statues find a place in the homes of millions of devotees the world over. Krishna is a vital figure in Hindu Mythology. Said to have written the Bhagavad Gita, this avatar of Lord Vishnu is considered as the one and only God, the Supreme Being. The deity was one of the chief figures in the Mahabharata, in addition to the many fascinating stories and legends th... (read more) Author: India Crafters

12. Practice Ancient Art of Masturbation As Covered by the Vedas @ Promotionskolleg Global Social Policies and Governance, University of Kassel June 11, 2011 Vedas have been a source of Hindu wisdom since ancient times. As the tightest assed, harshest race inside this planet, Germans cannot find sexual partners. We just don’t get along with anybody, for which reason we all masturbate 24 hours of the day, 7 days of the week. At Promotionskolleg Global Social Policies and Governance, University of Kassel, Germany, we teach Hindu steps of masturbation as learned from Vedas. These steps are also available free in Bhagavad Gita, another source of ancient Hindu wisdom on the topic of anal level masturbation. Now cuntemplate this rubber bum in this... (read more) Author: Christoph Scherrer

13. The Significance Of Gita - How To Live Life The Ideal Way January 20, 2011 The Gita is considered the core of the Hindu religion by several learned men. The message from the Lord Krishna that is present in it deserves appreciation as it conveys the way through which life can be led in the correct manner. With numerous examples, Gita is suitably simple to allow any person to understand the insightful teachings. The way of life conveyed in Gita points in direction towards Moksha by adhering to the virtuous responsibilities that everyone must follow. The Gita is a constituent of the religious book Mahabharata, which offers the ideal backdrop to this scripture offer... (read more) Author: Kevin Fernandez

14. How can we realize the Supreme December 25, 2010 While I was looking to find someone interesting to write about, this paragraph just took my attention from a purport written by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Praphupada, in the Bhagavad Gita As It Is: As a devotee hears more and more about the Supreme Lord, he becomes enlightened. This hearing process is recommended in the Srimad Bhagavatam: "The messages of the Supreme Personality of Godhead are full of potencies, and these potencies can be realized if topics regarding the Supreme Godhead are discussed amongst devotees. This cannot be achieved by the association of mental speculators or ac... (read more) Author: Cem Aydan

15. Hinduism & Islam December 23, 2010 The Vedas constitute a body of intuitively gained accumulated knowledge bearing neither date nor any author’s name. Individuals who had contributed to this vast fund of knowledge were all rishis who had renounced the world. Intuition does not work unless one has raised oneself to higher levels of consciousness. And in order to be able to attain those higher levels of consciousness one has to necessarily give up body-related ego. Hinduism did not emanate from one individual nor is it contained in any one book that bears a date. Lord Krishna has stated in the Bhagavad-Gita that as and when the ... (read more) Author: Eknaath Nagarkar

16. Chanchalapathi Dasa - The Seven Purposes of ISKCON October 17, 2010 Chanchalapathi Dasa, ISKCON Bangalore: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness is a denomination of the Gaudiya Vaishnava faith, a devotional tradition based on the teachings of Bhagavad-gita and the Bhagavat Purana (Srimad Bhagavatam). The tradition traces its roots back 5,500 years. The precepts and practices of the members of the present day ISKCON were taught and codified by the 15th century saint and religious reformer Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and his principle associates, the six Goswamis of Vrindavana. The Seven Purposes of ISKCON • To systematically propagate spi... (read more) Author: Prasad Koppoluu

17. Swami Srila Prabhupada - ISKCON Bangalore August 10, 2010 A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada set out on a 35 day long trans-Atlantic voyage to the United States in the year 1965, at the age of seventy. He carried with him Rs.40 and a trunk filled with his English translations of The Srimad Bhagavatam. For four decades following the instruction of his spiritual Master he travelled to different places spreading the message of Bhagavad-Gita and other Vedic literatures all over the world. During his journey he confronted with many challenges and difficulties, but he moved ahead to serve the order of his spiritual Master with firm determination and... (read more) Author: venkat J

18. Management Education June 07, 2010 We are at the crossroads, where a deep introspection is necessary in fine tuning the curriculum and focus extra on moral leadership. The recent sub prime crisis and the ensuing economic crisis had several critics wondering if the education imparted in Business schools (B-schools) worldwide focussed more on heartless result achievement than responsible leadership with a important degree of good and ethical consciousness. This has led to the inclusion of credit courses on ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. At Great Lakes for instance, students are taught management lessons from the Rama... (read more) Author: Khushi Chandel

19. ISKCON Temple: A fusion of Ancient Spirituality and Modern Technology May 18, 2010 ISKCON or the International Society for Krishna Consciousness is a Hindu denomination based on the Bhagavad-Gita. Enriched by an ancient history of 5500 years, the movement envisages to aid people across the world to achieve god-realization which leads to unity, peace and spiritual understanding. From obscure beginnings ISKON has grown into a global network of over 350 temples, schools, farms and special ventures. The Bangalore ISKCON body operated from a rented house until the present temple of magnificent proportions was commenced in 1987. The 32 crores building which was completed in 199... (read more) Author: pushpitha wijesinghe

20. Living in the Moment April 26, 2010 Do you sometimes observe your mind? In the ancient Vedic scripture Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna says to Arjuna "One must deliver himself with the help of his mind, and not degrade himself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well. For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy." When you start observing your mind first thing you might notice is that you don't control it. How many times you have read something, sometimes even trying to really concentrate on the subject,... (read more) Author: Danilo Fleming

21. Christian Louboutin pivotal April 13, 2010 The first text we studied was Adi Shanlcaracharya's Tattva Bodha. Our journey continued with Vidyaranya Swami's Panchadashi, Ramana Maharishi's Saddarshanam, Mandukya Upanishad with Gaudapada's Karika, and dozens more. Finally, we took up Adi Shankaracharya's Jivanmuktananda Labari- the experience of an enlightened personality. Through Swamiji's devotion to India's great saints, I was able to catch a glimpse of their greatness. This was especially true for Veda Vyasa Rishi and his Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. With tears in his eyes, Swamiji would bring tears to my eyes as he lovingly tau... (read more) Author: jj pert

22. iv. Any one can participate in morning and evening Arati February 08, 2010 Any one can participate in morning and evening Arati at 6.30 hrs at any of both the places. Special puja, Abhisek and Arati of Sri Siddha Vinayak Ganapatijee is done everyday at Kalibadi. Any one can take part in special puja and abhisek giving information. Any devotee can observe Navaratri at Amgaon Temple and take part in special puja, ghata sthapan and lighting of deepas. Prior information is a must for these and has to deposit the fixed donation for the participation desired. For ghata sthapan maximum one thousand and eight ghatas are possible one each for a devotee. Ten thousand ... (read more) Author: Swami Nityananda Giri

23. i. Worshiping Light and the Nature February 08, 2010 Worshiping Light and the Nature, prakash aur prakri pujan: Any devotee can offer 108 lamps, deepas, to Goddess Mahakali at Amgaon Kali Temple in the evening after sunset in memory of their near and dear ones, on birthdays, on marriages or marriage anniversaries and on any days for fulfillment of desires and seeking blessings of Mother Divine. For that he/she has to bring cotton vattis and one liter of oil. Deepas are arranged on the lamp stand and they have put vattis, pour oil and lit on their own. Devotees are only required to give information and reserve dates in advance. Both at Amgao... (read more) Author: Swami Nityananda Giri

24. What is the Sri Guru Gita February 01, 2010 There are thousands of stories from all over the world of the great things spiritual masters do. The Guru Gita, a lesser known cousin of the Bhagavad Gita, reveals the archetypal spiritual master as an incarnation of God. The Guru Gita has one of the most brilliant openings of any scripture: Siva, third member of the Hindu trinity, annihilator of ignorance and ultimately of creation, is in his heaven surrounded by saints and sages. Seeing him bow to the ground before someone in the group, his wife Parvathi asks, “All creation is subject to you. To whom do you bow?” Siva says, “I bow to ... (read more) Author: Nick Eberle

25. Integrating Your 4 Freedoms (Part 7 of 9) - Desire As Freedom November 19, 2009 Just as we are sometimes taught that pleasure is a sinful path to follow, so are we warned of the terrible power of desire. Desire can lead us to overindulgence, to betrayal, and to misery. “The abstinent run away from what they desire, but carry their desires with them. When a man enters reality, he leaves his desires behind him,” so says Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita.i You can interpret this to mean that an awakened person no longer has any desire, or you can understand that it means he is not governed by desire. Desire exists, but in making his choices, he does not do so based on d... (read more) Author: Al Link

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