Monthly Archives: March 2013

Just what was Ramesvara’s Role?

The following is a repost from harekrishnamalaysia.com/KRSNAinsight: How ISKCON bypassed the BBT “What happened to the BBT” In your post “Copyrights Transferred to the BBTI?”, published up on the Sampradaya Sun, you’ve understood correctly that BBTI is not the same … more

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Ramesvara was NEVER a BBT Trustee

In response to “A Reply to Rupanuga’s Article” by RAMESVARA DASA, published on Mar 23, 2013 — NEW YORK, USA by Sampradaya Sun — If Rameswara was ever a BBT Trustee, then when I was in litigation with ISKCON / … more

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Interplanetary travel described in the Vedas

Wanted: People willing to die on Mars CBC News – Mar 16, 2013 The man behind the private space project dubbed Mars One is looking for people to travel to Mars, but he’s not offering a return ticket. “The technology … more

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When celibacy gets in the way

Is it even possible to live a celibate life? BBC News – TOM DE CASTELLA – Mar 5, 2013 The subject is back in the headlines after Cardinal Keith O’Brien admitted that his “sexual conduct” had fallen below the standards … more

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Why stop at Mars?

The Crazy Plan to Fly Two Humans to Mars in 2018 Popular Mechanics – MICHAEL BELFIORE – Feb 27, 2013 To take advantage of an alignment of Earth and Mars that happens once every 15 years and would allow the … more

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In the news: Vrindavan ashram for widows

Vrindavan has made the news in photos by Adnan Abidi, published by Reuters, depicting widows who reside at the Meera Sahavagini ashram, where they receive shelter, training and employment. Welcome refuge for India’s widows Reuters via Yahoo! News – Mar … more

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Iraq’s liberation, the Arab Spring and the democratic revolution

Saddam’s statue: the bitter regrets of Iraq’s sledgehammer man Guardian – PETER BEAUMONT – Mar 9, 2013 “Then we had only one dictator. Now we have hundreds,” he says, echoing a popular sentiment in a country mired in political problems … more

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Fueling the fire of material desire

Material desire is just like a blazing fire. If a fire is continually supplied with drops of fat, the fire will increase more and more and never be extinguished. Therefore the policy of trying to satisfy material desires by catering … more

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Anti-currency and Currency

Arizona Senate Approves Gold, Silver As Legal Tender TPM Live Wire – TOM KLUDT – Feb 28, 2013 Arizona’s Republican-controlled Senate passed a bill on Wednesday to make gold and silver legal tender in the state.

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