Mysteries of the Vedas (Caitanya Chandra Dasa)

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Understanding Jambūdvīpa, the central island of Bhū-mandala (5th Canto #17)
Jambūdvīpa is described as being circular in form, with a length and breadth of 100,000 yojanas (800,000 miles). What is it, considering it is thousands…
What is the problem with onions and garlic?
Why are garlic and onions condemned if they are vegetables? We can understand that we should avoid meat and eggs, but limiting the list of vegetables we…
Kṛṣṇa becomes the Puruṣa-avatāras
One of the differences between God and ordinary souls is that God is unlimited. He can thus assume unlimited forms, each of them unlimited in potency…
How can we explain that the Ganges comes from space if it appears from a glacier?
Gaṅgā appears to originate from Gaumukh in the Himalayas, like other rivers fed by glaciers. Why then does the Bhāgavatam describe it as coming from…
The origin of everything
The universe thus doesn’t appear by chance; it is the result of a planned process of creation. Who is this supreme person who creates everything that…
The Vedic Universe
The Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam explains that our universe is divided into 14 planetary systems. Each planetary system is formed by millions of different planets…
Why do many devotees have problems after visiting holy places?
Many passages recommend that a devotee should regularly visit, and if possible, even live in a holy place, such as Vṛndāvana or Mayapur. Many, however…
The real causes of climate change
Nowadays, much is discussed about climate change, but we almost always fail to identify the core issue.
We are vegetarians, but what about killing plants?
Souls are also found in all forms of life. This means souls are present even in the bodies of plants, microbes, and so on. Why do we kill them to eat?
The flow of dialogues in the Śrīmad Bhagavatam
Like other Puranas, the Bhagavatam is composed of dialogues of great personalities. However, following the flow of these dialogues can be challenging…
Polygamy, polyandry, and the Vedas
It’s well known that the Vedas mention cases of polygamy. Many kings in ancient times are described as having hundreds of wives. Should we also do the…
The Vedic Cosmology of the 5th Canto (5th Canto #16)
The view we have of the universe around us is very influential in our concept of identity. That's why the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam spends so many chapters…
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