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10 Tips for Fostering Mutual Respect and Appreciation

May 8, 2015 by Grihastha Vision Team Leave a Comment

In today’s rough and tumble world, practicing courtesy, kindness and respect may seem out of place but NOT for us devotees trying to purify our lives! For us, it is imperative to practice these as ‘devotional service begins at home.’ It is so easy to lose respect and appreciation for each other due to the […]

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Tips for Promoting family Love & Affection

May 8, 2015 by Mantrini devi dasi Leave a Comment

Love and affection in family life is not only natural, it is beneficial. It is the glue that holds the family together. Without it, we wouldn’t be inclined to perform the countless sacrifices required to rear children, pay the bills, cook and clean, and earn a living. What makes Krishna conscious family love and affection […]

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Tips on Spiritual Growth and Progress in the Grihastha Ashram

May 8, 2015 by Uttama devi dasi Leave a Comment

Cultivate a deep friendship with your spouse. The emotional support they can give you is invaluable. Your kids will feel more secure when your relationship with each other is good, and it will be easier for them to accept Krishna consciousness. Schedule devotional activities to do together. You know the saying….pray together, stay together. Share […]

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I Don’t Have the Time to Exercise My Marriage!

April 28, 2015 by Cintamani devi dasi Leave a Comment

“Where is your bookbag? The bus is outside!” “I’m late and I can’t find my car keys!” “I have to be at the temple at 10:00. Can you take Laxmi to work and Nanda to play practice?” “I don’t have time to talk right now; I have to get to the store before it closes.” […]

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Principles for a Harmonious Marriage

April 28, 2015 by Radhanath Swami Leave a Comment

Across all religions there is a universal concept that when a man and woman marry with proper attitude they become one body. They don’t merge into each other’s existence, but it means that they start living for a common purpose – to serve God together. They share the same goal at many levels. First – […]

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Better Japa, Better Marriage

April 28, 2015 by Arcana-Siddhi devi dasi Leave a Comment

Recently someone asked me, “ What causes a husband and wife who once seemed so happy together to become one another’s worst enemy”. While I could have given a very elaborate answer, I replied, “Our material conditioning.” The questioner then asked, “Is there anything one can do to change their material conditioning?” Conditioning is indeed […]

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We Can Fix Anything (For Guys Only), Ladies DO NOT Read

April 27, 2015 by Partha dasa Leave a Comment

Guys like to fix things. It’s in our genes. Man the tool maker! Here in Saranagati Village, something is always breaking down; the water system, the road grader, rotor tillers, tractors, cars, you name it. If a car breaks down, every guy will at least open the hood and poke a few things before caving […]

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“Love and Trust” is Developed, Maintained, or Depleted, by our “Emotional Bank Accounts”

April 27, 2015 by Karnamrta dasa Leave a Comment

While we often hear Srila Prabhupada’s statement that “our relationships should be based on love and trust,” we don’t often expand on how this can be created and maintained. One process I have found helpful is something we teach in our relationship seminars, namely the practice of checking the balance in the “Emotional Bank Account” […]

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Four Marital Relationship Tips Meant to Improve Your Life

April 27, 2015 by Karnamrta dasa Leave a Comment

My wife and I are traveling to the devotee farm community, Gita Nagari, near Port Royal, PA this Thursday to assist other members of the Grihastha Vision Team facilitate a couples’ retreat this weekend (June 7-9). In preparing for our part of the retreat, I’m naturally thinking of what makes a successful marriage and relationship. […]

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