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Mahātala, Rasātala, and Pātāla: Life at the botton of the universe (5th Canto #36)
Different from the previous abodes, which are populated mainly by asuras in human form, Talātala is a nāga realm, the abode of many powerful serpents…
The four essential verses of the Bhagavad-gītā
There are four verses in the Bhagavad-gītā that describe the essence of the whole book. Curious?
 • Caitanya Chandra Dasa
The glories of transcendental knowledge (Bg 4.33 to 4.38)
Kṛṣṇa now explains their ultimate purpose. Sacrifice is ultimately meant to bring us to transcendental realization. This perfect knowledge, however…
A butcher goes to hell. A tale of redemption
A cruel butcher goes to hell and finds redemption after a long period of suffering resulting from his actions.
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The different types of sacrifice (Bg 4.25 to 4.32)
There are many other processes and forms of sacrifice prescribed in the Vedas. How do they relate to the path Kṛṣṇa is describing? Are they inferior…
The story of Tulasi Devi. Why do we worship a plant?
Some may have a little trouble with the idea of worshiping Tulasi. Why are we worshiping a plant? It goes much deeper than that.
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Action with knowledge and detachment (Bg 4.19 to 4.24)
A devotee remains active, but his actions no longer entangle him. How is it possible? Because he does not work out of personal desire. He works for…
Reflections on the history of Ajāmila
How did Ajamila fall so easily? A woman and a man embracing is a scene that most of us see regularly, for us it doesn't seem anything special. How is it…
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The intricacies of action (Bg 4.16 to 4.18)
We usually judge activity externally, thinking that work means bondage and stopping work means freedom. Kṛṣṇa, however, challenges this superficial…
Full Course: Fifth Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
Here we have the lessons corresponding to the Fifth Canto, including both the initial chapters, with the reign of Priyavrata, Bhārata Maharaja, etc…
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10,000 years? Prophecies of the Golden Age
Śrila Prabhupada mentioned a golden age of 10,000 years, in which practically everyone will be a devotee, and life will be like in Satya-yuga. How is it…
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The lower planetary systems (5th Canto #35)
Maya Dānava was previously mentioned in the context of being the architect of the lower planetary systems. Apart from this function, he rules the…
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