Download this article as an rtf file: Download Download this article as a pdf file: View PDF Download a visual representation of the conceptual framework for this article: View PDF by Urmila devi dasi, spring 2005 Introduction We were taught to be independent thinkers—think outside of the box. We would analyze other philosophy and our own philosophy critically, not just doing this because it’s what my mommy did but because it’s the truth and it...
Bottle of juice it says in the store But really, store clerk, we don’t want anymore. It’s just water and sugar, colored flavor, not nice A chemical drink that one pours over ice. In colors fantastic—bright red and lime green Juice it is not, though at first it might seem Real to those captured in maya’s strong dream But, here! Here’s the juice packed by Krishna so sweet. It’s water and red with some flavor, complete To satisfy us from the heat...
Download “MOTHER OF ALL LANGUAGES” (how Srila Prabhupada referred to Sanskrit on a morning walk, Bombay Nov 20, 1975) The children stare at the chart of Sanskrit written in Devanagari letters, which literally means “the script of the demigods”. “Uh ahh, i ee, oo ooh, ay igh, oh ow . . .,” they chant. As the students recite the Sanskrit alphabet, I recall that Krishna tells Arjuna, “I am the letter...
The bowstrings twang Flash! Arrows sang Your glory as the fight’s begun— Arjuna fights the sun god’s son. The weapons blaze upon the sky As soldiers, stunned, are standing by And cowards flee away from fear While you, Krishna, are sitting near. No one’s plans can conquer you Or anyone who serves you true For what you want will come to pass While plans of demons cannot last. Your face far brighter than the moon Shines benediction on Arjuna But...
Everything in life, Lord, you direct Though not seeing you we quickly forget How you’re everywhere and in everything And all life’s situations happiness brings To one who never fails to see your grace Evidence even in the filth of this place So many, Lord, try to come to you I see them around me—Muslim, Hindu and Jew They wear their symbols and garb as I do Telling the world worship is your due Their sentiments inspire, I pay them respect And...