Since long before modern recorded history, human beings have used diverse spiritual practices to elevate their consciousness and gain full realization of the Supreme Being, the source of existence, …
The Bhagavata Purana is Outpacing Modern Science
The Srimad-Bhagavatam, also known as the Bhagavata Purana, is an epic philosophical and literary classic that holds a prominent position among the wisdom texts of ancient India, known collectively as …
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WHAT IS BHAKTI? A GUIDE TO LIVING WITH DEVOTION
The Sanskrit word “bhakti” is slowly becoming as commonplace in English as other words like karma, dharma, guru, and pandit. Most people understand the basic idea that bhakti means love, devotion, and …
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TULASI AND ITS ROLE IN BHAKTI
Wherever Lord Krishna is worshiped, the tulasi plant is present. She is an essential part of the practice of bhakti-yoga. Devotees wear necklaces made from her wood, they chant japa meditation on …
FOOD YOGA: THE BENEFITS OF CONSCIOUS EATING
Everybody eats. Most of us eat three times a day or more, including meals and snacks. In this article we explain how eating can actually become a powerful spiritual practice when it’s approached in …
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BHAKTI: THE GOAL OF MEDITATION
Meditation is a uniquely human ability which enables us to experience spiritual bliss. By directing our consciousness to the Absolute Truth, we become charmed. We fall in love with God. That “fall” …