Topic: History

The theory of evolution is, by definition, just a theory—yet it is treated as an unquestionable fact, the bedrock of modern biology, and the grand narrative of life’s origins across academia, mainstream science, and secular media. For many in these circles, evolution acts as a kind of modern gospel—not because it has been proven in all its claims, but because it aligns with a materialistic worldview that aims to explain life without invoking divine intelligence or purpose.

Our recent pilgrimage to the Himalayan shrines of Uttaranchal was more than a journey through stunning landscapes—It was a walk through a sacred history. These mountains have long been home to sages, scriptures, and the Lord's pastimes. As we traversed the paths once taken by great saints, we could feel the spiritual foundation of India all around us.

In a world shaped by scarcity and speculation, where value is propped up by belief in money, markets, and machines, the deeper search for value leads elsewhere. Beyond material calculations lies a realm of limitless wealth and meaning, where true value rests in the Supreme Person, Śrī Kṛṣṇa. All other forms of wealth fade in the light of the absolute truth.

Divine vision, anointed with the salve of love, is essential to perceive the true nature of the dhāma. A pure heart, free from material contamination, is indispensable for the revelation of śrī-dhāma’s true form.

This article explores Śrīla Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura's scholarly work, Tattva Viveka. Through meticulous analysis, Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura critiques various Western and Indian philosophies, contrasting them with the theistic teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. His insights reveal the limitations of materialistic and atheistic doctrines, emphasizing the supreme importance of devotion and the concept of acintya-bhedābheda-tattva.

Most of us generally learn the basics of spiritual activities and conceptions from the older disciples of the Guru. Therein exists a hierarchy based on experience and realization. At some point direct association and possibly personal training comes from the Guru himself, but this actually turns out to be quite rare. To consider one's older god-brothers and god-sisters as śīkṣa-gurus in the living time of the Ācārya is the natural course one follows in spiritual life.

Could giants have walked the Earth in bygone ages?

In ancient times there was indeed a shared culture and technology/knowledge that originated as part of Vedic culture.

Despite so many good qualities and capabilities, she remained quiet and humble in the shadow of her guru.

Swami Sadananda was the first western adherent to Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy in the 20th century. He traveled to India and became an initiated disciple of Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati.

If Srila Tirtha Maharaja had actually accepted our Guru Maharaja’s request back in 1965, then there would be no ISKCON!

The following is a letter written by a disciple to her guru in ISCON regarding Srila Sridhara Maharaja.