Astrological marriage compatibility is something that is often discussed when two people consider getting married. Indeed, since the beginning of civilization the matching of birth charts has been seen as fundamental to a successful marriage. This process is followed even in the modern day, because it allows a full and complete understanding of the spiritual, […]
Five Reasons to Get Pre-marital Education
In our society, where divorce is a scary and pernicious reality for far too many couples, one of the wisest and most practical things a couple can do is to get premarital education. Think about it, so much money is spent on weddings these days. For a one day ceremony, couples spend thousands of dollars. […]
Am I Ready for Marriage?
Checklist: I know why I want to marry. I am ready to give up being single and to commit to another person for life. I am mature enough to know what I want and don’t want in a partner. I understand it’s not my partner’s job to fulfill me, complete me, rescue me or keep […]
Pre-Marital Questions ©
This list of questions, in two sections is intended for couples to think about and discuss with each other as a means to understanding each other’s expectations and desires. It will take many sessions to read and answer all these questions. Make sure you have sufficient time are relaxed. Remember that this is just to […]
A Potential Spouse: 7 Important Qualities to Look For
Physically, psychologically and spiritually we will go through many changes in the natural course of our lives and our marital relationship may need to adapt accordingly. Yet some basic, vital qualities are present throughout all healthy marriages. Let’s look at seven of them in relation to our potential spouse and ourselves. Balanced If you have […]
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 […]
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 […]
Q & A on Premarital Issues
The following is an interview by Damayanit Fornos Monco of the Devotee Care Committee in Argentina with Uttama devi dasi, GVT member. Damayanti: What qualities should we search for in a spouse? Uttama: You should look for someone who has similar values to yourself. If you value the process of Krsna consciousness and want to […]
