Author Archives: Das

After-birth abortion: newborns are not persons

Two Australian doctors of philosophy have presented arguments in a medical journal that after-birth abortion should be allowed. They assert, “There are two reasons which, taken together, justify this claim: (1) The moral status of an infant is equivalent to … more

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Let them eat nuts and bolts

Forbes reveals that farmers are at the top of the list of careers headed for the dustbin in the US: food production increasingly outsourced. Jobs Outlook 2012: Careers Headed For The Dustbin Forbes – JENNA GOUDREAU – Feb 7, 2012 … more

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Evidence of ancient, worldwide Vedic civilization

In 2007, Times of India reported the unearthing of an ancient Vishnu idol in an old village in Russia: Ancient Vishnu idol found in Russian town Times of India – PTI – Jan 4, 2007 MOSCOW: An ancient Vishnu idol … more

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Hypocrisy behind prosecutor’s application to ban Bhagavad-gita As It Is

‘Ban Gita’ court battle restarts in Russia Samay Live – Feb 16, 2012 – Nearly two months after a Russian court rejected a ban on a translated version of Bhagvad Gita, a top Siberian prosecutor has now demanded the removal … more

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Radha Krishna Temple

This album, produced in 1971 by George Harrison on the Apple Records label, begins with “Govindam Adi Purusham”, arranged by George Harrison, who is thought to have played harmonium and bass guitar for both “Govinda” and “Hare Krishna Mantra”, with … more

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Krishna comes to the rescue of Bhagavad Gita As It Is in Russia

Russian court rejects call to ban Bhagavad Gita Reuters – Dec 28, 2011 A Russian court on Wednesday rejected prosecutors’ calls to ban the Bhagavad Gita, a case that provoked protests in India, by including it on a list of … more

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Kirtan of Grief

On November 14, 1977, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada passed away, surrounded by disciples singing Hare Krishna kirtan. Hansadutta was one of the disciples who had maintained a bedside vigil, singing kirtan for hours on end. After Srila … more

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Prabhupada’s Bedside Vigil

In his final hours, Srila Prabhupada called for Hansadutta to sing kirtan by his bedside. Hansadutta sang for hours straight, sometimes accompanied by others in the room.

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Buyers Beware

Buy Prabhupada’s books here! Original, authorized books at Hare Krishna Store Bhagavad Gita As It Is w/ Bonus DVD – just $14.95!1972 MacMillan edition – exact reprint Get Srila Prabhupada’s original, unrevised books. Beware of imitations. Since 1978, ISKCON and … more

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Classic Kirtan Albums and Singles

We’ve just added to the collection: classic kirtans from record albums produced in the early days of the movement, including those produced by Hansadutta in Germany. Listen to streaming music or download the single kirtans or download entire albums, as … more

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