To illustrate the dangers of duplicity, Srila Prabhupada often recounted the story of a young cowherd boy. This boy was responsible for grazing nearly a thousand cows in a forest…
The Story of Narada Muni and Krishna Once, Narada Muni, the great sage and devotee of Lord Krishna, was sitting with Krishna, observing as people approached the Lord with their…
The Importance of Good Association In life, our progress in spiritual and material realms is heavily influenced by the company we keep. The scriptures warn us that if any association…
The Story of Sant Tulsidas Sant Tulsidas was one of the greatest devotees of Lord Ram, known for his deep devotion and the monumental work, the Ramcharitmanas (Ramayana in Hindi).…
The Uncontrollable Nature of TimeThe narrative begins by highlighting the relentless nature of time, an impersonal representative of Krishna. Time, once lost, cannot be regained, no matter how much wealth…
The Endless Cycle of Material Life Material life often traps us in a cycle of desires and sufferings, pulling us away from our true purpose. We are reminded by Prabhupada…
The Envy of Duryodhana In the great epic of Mahabharata, there existed deep envy between Duryodhana and Bhima, one of the strongest Pandavas. Bhima, with his unmatched strength, would often…
The Scene in Gokul It was a day filled with bustling activity in the home of Yashoda Ma. Neighboring milkmaids had come to assist with preparations for a special puja…
In the sacred land of Vrindavan, there is a forest called Hasyavan, which literally means "the forest of laughter." One day, as Krishna was grazing His cows with a group…
Balarama’s Warning at Kambi Hill Every day, Krishna, Balarama, and the cowherd boys would take their cows and calves to various pasturing grounds in the forests of Vrindavan. One day,…