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, […]
Both the husband and wife are true benefactors
‘…in a Krishna Conscious marriage the basic principle is for both husband and wife to serve Krishna nicely and to help the partner advance in spiritual life. In this way both the husband and wife are true benefactors for one another…’– From Srila Prabhupada’s letter to Balai Dasi — 21 July, 1969
Align or Undermine
The Wedding Present A devotee in Brazil told us of the unique wedding present he received, a bucket a flashlight and a rope….. for the deep dark well he was entering. Is that an encouraging way to start a marriage? Within our society there has been a plethora of negative attitudes and paradigms about […]
On Affection
When the Husband is Not a Devotee: The Grihastha Vision Team Responds
Photo Credits: Nina Paley Sita and Rama An article entitled “When the Husband is Not a Devotee,” written by Sundari Radhika Dasi for The Eight Petals newsletter and published on ISKCON News recently, caused a firestorm of controversy. The article, which you can read along with its comments here, posed the question, “What if a woman is […]
Will Sex Save a Marriage?
By: Partha Das and Uttama Dasi for ISKCON News on Nov. 9, 2017 Photo Credits: Body + Soul The answer is no….. and maybe yes. But is this the real question? Does sex assure a lasting, stable, happy marriage? This is a complex issue. In the non devotional world, where sex is the norm, the divorce rate, […]
