By Matsyavatara das I believe that family life, the grihastha asrama, is a theme of universal interest. Some will get married and some will not, some will have children and some will not. But also those who don’t get married and those who have already surpassed this phase of life will greatly benefit by knowing […]
The Importance of Understanding Family Dynamics
I believe that family life, the grihastha asrama, is a theme of universal interest. Some will get married and some will not, some will have children and some will not. But even those who don’t get married and those who have already surpassed this phase of life will greatly benefit by knowing the basic dynamics, […]
Dealing with Illicit Sex
Question: In ISKCON we are taught to follow the four regulative principles, among which avoiding illicit sex is often the most crucial one. However, there are situations where one member of the couple doesn’t’t agree on practicing sexual restraint, and this could lead to the drastic break-up of the marriage. What can be done in […]
Spiritual Lovers
Question: Wife and husband should be seen more like spiritual friends or more like “spiritual lovers”? What is the difference between the two? Answer: If the spiritual is authentic both definitions are synonymous. But only if it’s authentically spiritual, because today it is a fashion to say spiritual: “Oh, today I got to know a […]