Picture this: Srimati devi comes home from school one afternoon so quietly that her mother senses a problem. “Srimati”, she calls, “Are you okay? How was your day?”, When she doesn’t hear a response, Sudevi, Srimati’s mata goes to the ten year old’s bedroom, takes one glance at her daughter’s tearful face and hugs her. […]
Positive and Realistic Vision
Bhaktin Suzanne and Nitai dasa have decided to marry. Bhaktin Suzanne, a devotee for almost a year, is convinced that Nitai will make her blissfully happy while Nitai thinks that he has been a resident temple devotee for too long. Even though he sees marriage as proof that he is not a strong devotee and […]
Qualities of a Good Husband
A good, Krsna conscious husband is a good servant; He realizes that his wife, his children, his house, his money, all belong to Lord Krsna and therefore he treats them with respect, appreciation, affection and very careful stewardship. A good husband is clean, truthful, compassionate, self-disciplined and charitable. He gives his wife his time as […]
Qualities of a Good Wife
In the Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 9, we find the story of Sukanya and Cyavana Muni. In this pastime, Srila Prabhupada describes the qualities of a good wife. Also, the pastime of Kardama Muni and Devahuti reveals qualities of a first class lady and wife. There is much to be learned from these pastimes but in […]
Infatuation: Reality or Illusion? – You Choose
“Strange that some of us, with quick alternate vision, see beyond our infatuations, and even while we rave on the heights, behold the wide plain where our persistent self pauses and awaits us.” George Elliot “Oh I just really like him. He’s so cute. Just seeing him makes me get goosebumps.” These words, overheard from […]
