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» How is the neophyte devotee considered liberated?
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 11/3/2006
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Question: In the purport to Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.36, Srila Prabhupada states that even third-class neophyte devotees are liberated souls. How is it possible that such neophyte devotees, who don't possess the qualities of a liberated soul, are in fact liberated?"
» Mahabharata: The Great War and World History
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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The topic of this issue is the Mahabharata war in relation to world history and culture. We will begin the topic with a question we received sometime back:

 

"In the Mahabharata, the war seemed to have affected the whole world. We don’t find so many references to such of a huge event in other cultures. Why are there no references to a great world event?"

» The Vedic Conception of Sound in Four Features
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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In the Vedantic traditions sound is considered one of the most important principles of existence, as it is both the source of matter and the key to become free from it. One who can thoroughly understand the four stages of sound as explained in the Vedic texts can utilize this science to become free from the bondage of matter.
» The Ten Subjects of Srimad Bhagavatam
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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The Bhagavata Purana, commonly referred to as the Srimad  Bhagavatam, is considered the ripened fruit of all Vedic  knowledge. Sri Vyasa Muni, the compiler of the Vedic texts,  advises us as follows:

nigama-kalpa-taror galitam phalam
shuka-mukhad amrita-drava-samyutam

» Peace, Happiness and the Perplexities of Life
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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Many times people have written to me about their difficulties and despondency in life. Usually they ask how they can attain peace and happiness. Nowadays peace is a very rare commodity in the world. Everyone is looking for it, whether one is an individual, or a nation.

» Incarnation for the Modern Age
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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Sri Chaitanya is the Kali-yuga avatara, and He descended for the purpose of establishing the yuga dharma, which in this age is the chanting of Lord Krishna's names. He appeared in the guise of a devotee to perfectly show how the process of devotion should be followed and applied.
» From Death to Immortality
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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In the second chapter of Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna explains this subject to Arjuna in great detail. Arjuna was faced with a situation where, in order to uphold dharma, he had to fight and kill people who were very dear to him, his own relatives and friends.

» Siddhis, Riddhis and Mystical Experiences
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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It has become quite popular nowadays to speak about mystical experiences and "siddhis". Most yoga and meditation groups speak of them, along with other esoteric blabber such as the raising of kundalini, opening of chakras, and other things which no one has actually experienced.
» Gods, Demigods and Incarnations
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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The controlling demigods (devas) possess a life span that is equal to one day of Brahma (1,000 divya-yugas, or 4,320,000,000 earthly years). This category includes most of the elemental controllers as well as most of the demigods within the court of Indra.
» Religion and Conversion
By Jahnava Nitai Das | Published 09/28/2005
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The word "dharma" does not refer to a particular sectarian faith, but to the very function of the soul. The shastras teach us that it is the inherent nature of everyone to render service. When that service is directed ultimately towards ourselves, in a selfish manner, it becomes the source of our own bondage in the material world.
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