New year is a time of introspection for serious spiritual aspirants to determine their progress from the previous year and commit to spiritual goals for the upcoming year. The beauty of the new year is that it offers a logical cut off point for removing unhealthy habits and replacing them...
Liberation or peace or mukti or moksha is the goal of many. All these words indicate a freedom from sorrow, pain, and suffering. In pursuit of this goal, many turn to God and pray to make their lives less painful. One would then be surprised to learn that a true...
Denver Diwali Dhamaka was held on Saturday, Oct 14th 2017. It was the most awaited program of the year as more than 600 people attended the event. The day turned out to be very colorful, festive, and joyous. There were smiles on the parents faces as they saw their children...
On Oct 7, 2017 at Chandni restaurant in Newark, California a group of devotees rushed around in hushed tones as each tried to add the finishing touches to what would be the venue for Mehfil-e-Diwali. As the clock turned six, guests started pouring in and the volunteers sneaked away in...
As Autumn/Fall approaches, most in the US realize that it is time for Swamiji to head back to India. People in India, on the other hand, are eagerly awaiting his arrival. They are counting down the days for his India tour to begin! 2017 was an action packed, landmark...
Often, we come across people who will settle for nothing less than perfection in their chosen tasks or professions. Maybe this person is a musician who is rehearsing their song for the umpteenth time before a performance; or an Olympic runner constantly working on beating the world record; or a...
The first fundraising Diwali Gala dinner for the Radha Krishna Temple of North Carolina was a grand success! With a house full of 260 people at Cary, NC, it was a delightful evening with top-notch Bollywood music, Swamiji’s inspiring keynote speech, delicious food, and a Dandiya raas. The beautifully...
Bhakti requires engaging the mind in the divine realm— abodes, forms, names, pastimes, virtues, and saints of God. In the Bhakti Rasāmṛit Sindhu, Rupa Goswami writes, śhubhāniprīṇanaṁ sarvajagatāmanuraktatā sadguṇāḥ sukhamityādīnyākhyātāni manīṣhibhiḥ meaning, bhakti is considered śhubhadā i.e. it brings auspiciousness to all, the divine virtues are exhibited to a...
The story of how Vibhishan, Ravan’s younger brother, surrendered to Lord Rama is an example for all devotees in the art of surrender to the divine. Though born into a family of Rakshasas or demons, Vibhishan held in his heart a great love for the Supreme Lord Rama. Notably,...
