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Kartik is the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. It usually overlaps with the months October & November in the English calendar. Kartik Maas, also known as Damodar Maas, is described in the scriptures as the best among months for performing austerities.



Lord Shri Krishna says, “Of all plants, the sacred Tulasi is most dear to Me; of all months, Kartik is most dear, of all places of pilgrimage, My beloved Dwarka is most dear,…

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The Reincarnation of Shri Raghava Das Brahmachari (1954-1973)



“Regarding the auto accident, just hold a condolence meeting for Raghava das Brahmachari and pray for his soul to Krishna for giving him a good chance for advancement in Krishna Consciousness. Certainly Krishna will give him a good place to take birth where he can again begin in Krishna Consciousness activities. That is sure.”

(Shrila Prabhupada in a letter to Revatinandana das – 14 Nov. 1973)

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By Atma-tattva Dasa

The Vedic scriptures are the spiritual literature of the ancient Indian culture, written in the Sanskrit language. They are comprised of a huge collection of books which include material (mundane), religious (ritualistic) as well as spiritual (monotheistic) knowledge. The expression “Vedic” is derived from the Sanskrit word VEDA, which means knowledge or revelation. According to the Vedic history, they were written down thousands of years ago. The date, however, is not… Continue

By Sri Narasingha Dev-Gosai



A literal understanding of sastra, as it seems to be regarded in some sections

of the greater Vaishnava community, is looked down upon as being neophyte or

simply not intellectually satisfying. Some even consider the literal

understanding of sastra to be the great enemy of progressive Krsna consciousness

- thus we sometimes read such statements as:



"... after the damage devotees have done by literal use of… Continue

Bhisma Pancaka Fasting

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The fasting starts on Ekadasi Day which is 29th tomorrow and will continue

until the 2nd, Rasa purnima Day. The fasting is broken at sunset (or at moon

rise) on Rasa Purnima day. Generally it is recommended to do full fast on

Ekadasi and then the following four days fruits and roots fasting. Or one

can do five day fruits and roots fasting.



Levels of fasting:

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Devotees can choose… Continue