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RLA PRABHUPDA IK More than inviting sinful reactions, offenses can uproot and destroy the tender devotional creeper we are struggling to cultivate.

OFFENSES: THEIR CONSEQUENCES AND RECTIFICATION

SPIRITUAL UNWORTHINESS
Is it healthy or unhealthy?

COVER STORY

CASTE SYSTEM: CAN WE CAST IT AWAY?

VEDIC OBSERVER

It seems the evils of the caste system will continue to remain in some form or another despite all attempts to abolish the age-old custom.

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THE GOLDEN PROMISE

During this festive season, let us make ourselves fortunate by becoming a part of the glorious mission of the golden incarnation.

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OUR LONGING FOR LOVE

SPIRITUAL SCIENTIST LESSONS FROM THE ROAD

Our need to love and be loved is immediately fulfilled as soon as we accept Ka and start serving him.

WINNING LIFES BATTLES

Non-violence when wrongly applied can cause greater harm to society than direct violence.

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To help all people discern reality from illusion, spirit from matter, the eternal from the temporary. To expose the faults of materialism. To offer guidance in the Vedic techniques of spiritual life. To preserve and spread the Vedic culture. To celebrate the chanting of the holy names of God as taught by Lord r Caitanya Mahprabhu To help every living being remember and serve r Ka, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

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FACTORY CIVILIZATION

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It may appear that we are fast progressing, but in which direction?

CHOOSING TO FORGIVE
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.

ISKCON KHARGHAR
Closer to fulfilling rla Prabhupdas dream for Mumbai

THE REFLECTIONS ON MY VISIT TO KUMBH-MEL FROM SNEERING PASSERBY TO INITIATED DISCIPLE

A successful young man gradually discovers whats truly valuable.

MY EXPERIENCE HOW I CAME TO KA CONSCIOUSNESS

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CAN WE BE SPIRITIUAL WITHOUT BEING RELIGIOUS?

Ka consciousness embraces the intent of open mindedness underlying the popular spiritual-but-not-religious idea, but rejects its content of uncommitted feel-good exploration.

COVER STORY

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To help all people discern reality from illusion, spirit from matter, the eternal from the temporary. To expose the faults of materialism. To offer guidance in the Vedic techniques of spiritual life. To preserve and spread the Vedic culture. To celebrate the chanting of the holy names of God as taught by Lord r Caitanya Mahprabhu To help every living being remember and serve r Ka, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

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