The Place of Women in the Bhakti Movement

Question:  I personally appreciate the role of women within the bhakti movement in general and within the Vaiṣṇavism in particular. But sometimes I wonder...   Read More

Women in Vedic Culture

Question: Are women less intelligent? Answer: This is a vague question, I must say.  Intelligence is multifaceted; there are various types of intelligence. According...   Read More

Spiritual Traditions in Gaudiya Vaishnavism

Question: I have done spiritual research especially on Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy for several years and would like to clarify a few things. First, are...   Read More

Jiva-Student Hostel Under Construction

By Joshika Devi Dasi This summer, I have the good fortune to spend two months with Babaji and Jaya in Vrindavan. I took leave...   Read More

Bhagavān Is Not Biased (Part 2)

Commentary on Paramātma Sandarbha, Anuccheda 93, by Satyanarayana Dasa Śrī Jīva now responds to the second objection regarding the accusation that Bhagavān is biased....   Read More

Bhagavān Is Not Biased (Part 1)

By Satyanarayana Dasa The following article is part of Anuccheda 93 of Paramātma Sandarbha and my commentary (which will be posted next week). This...   Read More

Vrindavan Retreat on Ayurveda and Spirituality

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From August 13th to 15th 2016, Jiva Institute will offer a Vrindavan Retreat that promises “A  Unique Insight into Wellbeing from Ayurvedic Perspective” held by Dr. Partap...   Read More

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    What is the difference between human beings and animals?  Discipline is the only thing that differentiates the two. And a disciple is called a disciple because he should follow the Guru with discipline. A disciple lacks mental discipline when he thinks that he knows something more than the Guru and talks back to him, tries to teach him something, or tells him the error of his ways.

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