Author Archives: Hansadutta das
The holy name is all there is
This morning I was thinking about chanting the holy name. We get up and chant the holy name, and generally it requires some determination and effort, some sacrifice. I thought it’s exactly like a person who has in one way or another lost his ability to walk, and then has to go for some treatment at a rehabilitation (rehabilitation=re + abilitate) center. Every day for one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening, he is put into a very rigorous routine, and is forced to start using his legs again. At first it is very painful, very awkward, and it seems practically hopeless. But this treatment goes on for some time, maybe some years even, and at some point, he actually regains his original, natural walking capacity…more
Gold hasn’t gone up in value
Germany should end the secrecy and bring its gold home Goldseek – LARS SCHALL – Oct 10, 2011 I believe that the time will come when oil-producing countries and other natural resource exporters will no longer sell their commodities for … more
Who is entitled to what?
A Report from the Frontlines: The Long Road to #OccupyWallStreet and the Origins of the 99% Movement Ampedstatus.org – DAVID DEGRAW – Sep 29, 2011 As the occupation of Wall Street moves into its third week, there are many questions … more
Who killed human civilization?
The world got along for thousands of years without heavy industrialization, technology, credit derivatives, inflation and unemployment, and it was a time when human beings used to be civilized. excerpt from morning walk conversation, Durban, October 13, 1975: PRABHUPADA: Material … more
Fools Elected by Fools
Stupid voters enable broken government CNN – LZ GRANDERSON – Sep 27, 2011 The biggest reason government is broken is because of voters.
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
US-Are You With or Against Pakistan? Opinion Maker – S.M. HALI – Sep 14, 2011 In retaliation to 9/11, USA unleashed a ‘Shock and Awe’ crusade against Taliban to expeditiously defeat them but success evaded them as Taliban proved more … more
The solution to prison life is getting out of prison
The City: Beijing The Daily Beast – AI WEIWEI – Aug 28, 2011 For a man imprisoned and conditionally released, neither neighbors nor strangers nor Beijing’s officials nor courts can be trusted.
Don’t Change Prabhupada’s Books Like You Change Your Underwear!
Berkeley, California, August 31, 2011 Why did Prabhupada publish all these books?
New World Disorder
Talks with theologian Dr. Stillson Judah and Father Joseph Spae (Vatican), of the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California, July 5th, 1978: The Krishna consciousness movement has long predicted the collapse of the world economy, precariously dependent on oil, driven by … more
Spiritual Master and the Disciple
“Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him submissively and render service unto him. The self-realized soul can impart knowledge unto you because he has seen the truth.” (Bhagavad-gita 4.34)