Most devotees are married (grhastha), and further, the grhastha asrama is the basis of all other asramas—and of the lives of our children. So we want the grhastha asrama to be as strong as possible. Recently, from December 18 to 20, we held a Couples’ Weekend in Durban, facilitated by Arcana-siddhi and her husband Karnamrita. […]
Marriage in the Post 911 World
As members of the Grihastha Vision team, my wife and I recently attended a conference for marital educators and therapists in Orlando Florida. At one keynote address, research was presented from Joseph Unwin PhD (1895-1936) an anthologist and anthropologist at the University of Cambridge, who over the course of seven years studied 80 past civilizations. […]
A Two Part Look at Positive and Realistic Vision
Why Baseball Hats are Worn Backwards And How Not to Shoot Yourself in the Foot While Hunting the Rhino: A Two Part Look at Positive and Realistic Vision Part 1 : There is a phenomenon amongst Canadians; we do not like to be identified as Americans. I have to admit that I too am infected by […]
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 […]
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta on Marriage
Integrating Vedic Models into Marriage When asked about ‘Vedic’ marriage, I never know if the question is loaded. What is a Vedic marriage? Do I want… A formula to automatically solve all life’s problems for me? Stereotypes that will make me look advanced? Guidance in how my marriage can help my spouse and I advance […]
Wedding Lecture by H.H. Radhanath Swami
At the wedding of Bhavatarine and Govinda Ghosh Govardhana Puja, New Vrndavana, 10/25/02 Today is a very auspicious occasion. These two very wonderful devotees, Govinda Ghosh Prabhu and Maharani Bhavatarini devi have earned the respect and love of so many Vaisnavas all over the world, that New Vrndavana has become a place of pilgrimage. Actually, […]