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  • Vedic Astrology Through The Zodiac Sign Of Cancer
    There are a variety of books that are associated with vedic astrology that specialize in the study of the Zodiac calendar, which includes the sign of Cancer.
  • Individuals Teaching Devotion To Others
    There are a variety of vedic books available on the market today that deal with a number of vedic views that were originally based on the ancient Indian culture.
  • Value Of Vedic Astrology In The Zodiac Symbol Of Taurus
    Individuals born under the Zodiac sign of Taurus have a overwhelming tendency to indulge in foods that are rich in calories and flavor. To find out more about the Zodiac sign of Taurus, then there are plenty of books available that will allow individuals to research the true meaning of this sign.
  • Vedic Astrology Surrounding The Zodiac Sign Of Sagittarius
    There are a variety of books that are associated with vedic astrology that specialize in the study of the Zodiac calendar, which includes the sign of Sagittarius.
  • The Study Of Vedic Astrology In The Symbol Of Gemini
    Vedic astrology presents itself with a wisdom of a scientific manner that has been surrounded by superstition and mysticism in the past.
  • The Five Most Important Limbs Of Devotional Practice
    This article briefly describes the importance of practicing the five main limbs of bhakti, devotional service. They also describe the way you do them.
  • Zodiac Symbol Scorpio From Vedic Astrology
    The intelligence level of an individual born under the sign of Scorpio of the Zodiac in Vedic Astrology is often unnoticed.
  • Zodiac Symbol Pisces From Vedic Astrology
    The astrological sign of Pisces is two fish swimming in opposite directions and individuals born under this sign tend to be daredevils and risk-takers.
  • Zodiac Symbol Virgo From Vedic Astrology
    Individuals born under the Zodiac sign of Virgo the Virgin have a taste in fine arts and literature and tend to become philosophers or writers.
  • Diwali At Governor's Mansion in Utah, Arizona
    Description about our experiences during Diwali 2006, the Laksmi Festival of Lights, at the Governor's Mansion in Utah, Arizona.
  • How To Select a Vaisnava Guru
    Many people make the mistake of thinking that the position of a Vaisnava guru is in the same position as an officially ordained priest, rabbi or minister. In fact, that is not the case.
  • Story About the Passing of New Vrindavan Cow, Vraja
    Vraja was a long term cow resident of New Vrindaban. This article is a story about his passing.
  • Simple, But Powerful Key To Success for ISKCON
    I am offering here the leadership model that would tremendously improve performance of all ISKCON programmes and of course - relationships, on which everything else is based.
  • The Meaning of the Life Path Number of 2 in Numerology
    In numerology, a Life Path number is calculated from the birth date and represents what aspects a person was born with and how they will play out during their life. Those with a Life Path number of 2 were born to become great mediators and diplomats.
  • The Meaning of the Life Path Number of 7 in Numerology
    In numerology, a Life Path number is calculated from the birth date and represents what aspects a person was born with and how they will play out during their life. Those with a Life Path number of 7 were meant for a life of investigation, observation and analysis.
  • Characteristics of the Zodiac Moon in Scorpio
    The Moon represents the emotional subconscious of a person's astrological chart. A placement in Scorpio makes for a passionate, intense and secretive person.
  • Characteristics of the Zodiac Mercury in Virgo
    The planet Mercury influences how a person thinks and portrays that to the outside world. People who have their Mercury in Virgo are logical, practical and methodical.
  • Three Spells to Bring Good Fortunes
    Spells for prosperous success, luck and new beginnings that include a list of ingredients and detailed instructions.
  • The Last Five Tarot Cards of the Major Arcana Explained
    The last five cards of the Major Arcana represent a completion of a cycle. Find out what The Star, The Moon, The Sun, Judgment and the World mean when they appear in a tarot reading.
  • The Meaning of the Planets in the Zodiac
    Astrological readings include mention of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus and other planets. Find out what each planet means in terms of defining a person's astrological make up.
  • The First Four Tarot Cards of the Major Arcana Explained
    The first four tarot card in the Major Arcana (The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess and The Empress) explained. Find out what these cards mean when they appear in a tarot reading.
  • The Base Cards of the Tarot Suit of Cups: Ace Through Five
    The base cards in a tarot suit are represented with Ace through 10. Find out what each of the first five base cards in Cups means in a tarot reading.
  • The Base Cards for the Tarot Suit of Swords: Six through Ten
    The base cards in a tarot suit are represented with Ace through 10. Find out what each of the last five base cards in Swords means in a tarot reading.
  • The Base Cards for the Tarot Suit of Pentacles, Ace Through Four
    The base cards (Ace through 4) of the tarot suit of Pentacles explained.
  • Spells to Control the Elements
    Spells to bring rain, stop rain, usher in a breeze or bring the sun.
  • Spells that Pertain to Physical Attractiveness
    Spells for attractiveness, eye color change, the cure of acne and losing weight including ingredients lists and directions.
  • Spells That Can Bring About Healing
    Spells that can repair relationships, increase confidence and ward away depression- including ingredients and detailed directions.
  • Herbs and Their Uses in Wiccan Rituals
    A list of the common herbs used in the rituals of Wicca that includes chamomile, coriander and firewell.
  • Herbs that Can be Used in Wiccan Rituals
    A list of the herbs commonly used in the rituals of Wicca that includes the mildly toxic lobelia, extremely toxic monkshood and harmless long pepper.
  • Harry Houdini: An Introduction to His Life and Works
    The basic information about the career of Harry Houdini. From his days on Coney Island to becoming the "Handcuff King of Europe", Houdini remained a magic legend until his unfortunate death at the age of 52.
  • Four Important Cards in the Major Arcana of a Tarot Deck
    Strength, The Hermit, The Wheel of Fortune and Justice are important cards in the Major Arcana of a tarot deck. Find out what they mean when they appear in a reading.
  • A Spell for Reuniting With a Lost Love
    The ingredients, procedure and chants required to bring a lost love back into your life.
  • About The Epitome of Vanity
    All the hankering and clamoring for fame, profit, distinction, and adoration of this world is all vanity, for we cannot take any of such things with us at the end of this life.
  • The Dangers and Expressions of Anger
    At a Christmas party, a provoked brother stabbed his junior one to death. He was arrested, tried and sentenced to life imprisonment for manslaughter. In the prison, he regrets his erratic behavior due to anger. The family is grieving for the double tragedy that struck the family.

    The modern media with its vivid depiction of violence portrays anger as a heroic quality, as the quintessential psyche of the macho man. But is it really? Most people recognize that in real life anger is not a pleasant emotion, yet they savor the violent scenes in the movies. And then, strangely enough, they wonder why they themselves, in fits of anger, speak such words and do such deeds which break the hearts of their loved ones and which they themselves bitterly regret later.

    Anger breaks hearts and wrecks homes. When enslaved by anger, people violently attack, wound and kill others ' sometimes their loved ones. Violent heroism in the media thus breeds violent crime in society. Anger is also a known cause of a large variety of ailments ranging from high blood pressure to heart attacks. Anger can lead to all forms of conflicts ranging from petty quarrels to world wars.

    Moreover depression, a rampant modern mental health challenge, originates in anger. When one is unable to vent out anger on the perceived cause of frustration, one vents it out on oneself by going into a self-pity and self-martyrdom mentality, which is typical of depression.

    Thus anger destroys reputations, careers, families and lives. No wonder the Bhagavad-gita (16.21) describes anger as "one of the gates that leads hell."

    The Bhagavad-gita (2.62) describes the psychological genesis of anger. When our desires, plans and expectations for control and enjoyment are thwarted, the resentment and frustration expresses itself through harsh words and / or violent actions.

    One tries to satisfy his lust, and when he cannot, anger and greed arise. A sane man who does not want to glide down to the degraded species of life must try to give up the three enemies, lust, greed and anger, which can kill the self to such an extent that there will be no possibility of liberation from this material entanglement.

    How can we deal with anger? Thomas Jefferson suggests, "When angry, count ten before you speak; if very angry, count hundred." Consciously delaying action is useful in checking angry outbursts. It said that one should not speak when one is angry, one should also immediately drink a glass of water.

    Anger, being fiery, can be cooled by a sip of water. And a spiritual transmutation of our emotions can completely uproot anger. We are all souls, spiritual and eternal children of God. Our heart finds fulfillment only when we make God our first love in life and we can at once be free from contamination of this terrible of sin and constant disagreement, and gradually rise to the state of transcendence and go back to Godhead.

    By the process of calling on the holy names and also propagating the chanting of the holy names of the Lord can we be immune from all effects of this dangerous age. Moreover knowledge that no material upheaval or upstart can threaten our inner wealth of devotion gives us an unshakeable inner security, which anger cannot shake. Even before we attain that tranquil state, devotion engenders spiritual maturity and stability within us. Forewarned is forearmed.

    Often we indulge in anger because we do not recognize the danger of anger. When we awaken our dormant spiritual devotion by chanting the holy names of God, especially the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare, this devotion will make us strong at heart and wise at head.

    We develop the discrimination to pre-empt provocative situations, the open-mindedness to see the other person's viewpoint and the assertiveness to present our viewpoint without becoming aggressive. The Vedic scriptures describe the story of an violent sadistic hunter Mrigari who would half-kill animals and enjoy seeing them suffering till death. But when he was enlightened by the great sage Narada Muni and empowered by chanting of the names of Rama, he became so self-controlled that he carefully avoided stepping even on an ant.

    Will our world not be a better place if more people were similarly transformed? Charity begins at home. Why not we begin with ourselves? Why not begin this process of transformation today, the sooner the better. Life is short and precious, and more precious if it is used in the service of the Lord. Time and tide waits for no man!
  • Invest In Your Eternal Bank Account
    Material activities lead to material credits which end with the material body. Spiritual activities give rise to spiritual credits, which determine our destination in our next lives
  • Herbs Used In Love Spells
    Herbs that are commonly used in the casting of love spells.
    Keywords: herbs, love spells
  • Are We The Makers Of Our Destiny?
    Destiny determines the results of actions, it does not determine our actions, therefore success requires both endeavor and destiny.
  • A Magic Spell to Attract What You Desire
    A slightly advanced love spell tailored to identifying and attracting what you desire.
  • Understanding the Minor Arcane of Tarot Cards
    A guide to the Minor Arcane that includes an explanation of suits and individual cards.
  • The Base Cards For The Tarot Suit of Wands
    In depth look at the meaning and significance of the base cards in the suit of Wands.
  • Basic Practices and Beliefs in Wicca
    If you have ever been interested in Wicca this article gives an introduction to the history, beliefs, practices and holidays.
  • Srimad Bhagavatam: The Activities of The Ten Incarnations
    This article briefly describes this Holy Scripture and it's ultimate goal.
  • Vaastu: The Vedic Science Of Construction
    This article shows some different areas where Vaastu is necessary.
  • Vedic Astrology: Detailed Prediction Of Life's Events
    This article briefly describes the different branches of Vedic astrology.
  • Vegetarianism - Be Healthier And Live Longer
    This article emphasizes the benefits of a meat-free lifestyle.
  • Ratha Yatra: The Festival Of Celestial Carts
    This article describes briefly this grand festival of Puri that is celebrated regularly around the world by the Hare Krishnas.
  • Ramayana: Victory of Virtue Over Vice
    This article is a general summary of the ancient epic of India, Ramayana.
  • Chaitanya Charitamrita: The Biography Of The Golden Avatar
    This article shows briefly the origin of this great scripture and it's worldwide distribution by A.C Bhaktivedanta swami.
  • Fragrant Incense and Essential Oils
    This article shows the different uses of incense and the application of fragrant oils in aromatherapy.
  • Ancient Yoga Practices From India
    This article introduces the ancient spiritual practices of Yoga from India.
  • Cow Protection Is Very Important
    According to the shastras or revealed scriptures, human beings have nine mothers and the cow is considered to be one of them. She provides milk for everyone and above all she is very dear to Krishna.
  • Bhagavat Gita And The Philosophy of Reincarnation
    This article is an introduction to the Bhagavat Gita, the words spoken by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Krishna, to Arjuna in Kurukshetra.
  • Srila Prabhupada's Presentation of Sastras
    The philosophy of Krsna consciousness that Srila prabhupada preached through his books was sound in theory and practically applicable under all circumstances. His books have the potency to deliver the fallen conditioned souls because he delivered the message as it is without adulteration, but in the most practically and meaningful way possible.
  • Krishna is the Reservoir of all Beauty and Krishna's Energies
    This article tells that Krishna is everywhere and he is the reservoir of all beauty. Describes Krishna's energies.
  • Externally And Internally In My Heart And Mind
    This article talks about forgiveness and love, externally and internally, for everyone and anyone.
  • Inmate's Experience of Bhagavad Gita As It Is and Surrendering To Krishna
    This article is a compilation of inmate's quotes about Bhagavad Gita As It Is, and describes how one can attain happiness by surrendering to Krishna.
  • One Must Recognize One's Needs
    This article talks about conflicts that you might have with people, and ways to resolve them.
  • In Real Love/Empathy/Compassion There is Equality, and Hierarchy Vanishes Like the Mist
    This article talks about real love, empathy and compassion. In such love, there is equality not hierarchy.
  • Why Krishna Consciousness Is Joyfully Performed
    This article discusses how Krishna Consciousness is meant to be "joyfully performed".
  • Dealing With Blame in ISKCON
    This article talks about dealing with blame situations in ISKCON, The International Society of Krishna Consciousness.
  • Suffering From Emotional Dependency
    This article is about keeping your self-esteem when you are given to someone else to care for you. For some people their caregiver is their enemy.
  • Spiritual And Physical Needs Of Krishna
    This article talks about our spiritual needs and our desirse and needs when it comes to the spiritual world and love.
  • Easter Basket Traditions and History
    This article describes the ancient customs and traditions surrounding Easter and baskets that are associated with it.
  • If You Desire Something Enough, The Universe Will Deliver It
    This article addresses desires and synchronicity in life from a Krishna Conscious perspective.
  • We Should Appreciate All Services Done for Krishna
    This article tells us to appreciate, like the story of Hanuman and the spider, all services done for Krishna.
  • The Basics Of Wicca
    This article talks about the basics of wicca and it gives you a good idea on what wicca is all about.
  • Chanting - The Only Means of Deliverance
    Chanting the Hare Krsna mahamantra is a sublime process of realizing one's original self and the only means of deliverance in this age of Kali when the potency all other means of devotional services are limited due to our physical limitations. Offenseless chanting and submissive hearing while we chant can free us from the shackles of illusion.
  • Sometimes Wanting More Is Not Always What You Want
    This article talks about how some Krishna devotees always want something more but when the time comes they are just happy helping people and showing them what the Hare Krishna religion is all about.
  • Ways To Become Happy By Chanting The Names of Krishna
    This article talks about ways to become happy by chanting Krishna's name and how you will come to just hear the name of Krishna rather then the people singing or the instruments playing.
  • Better Ways Of Eating For Krishna And Prabhupada
    This article talks about better ways of eating so that you can serve Krishna and Prabhupada while you are in this body.
  • How You See Yourself In Krishna Eyes
    This article speaks about love and love for one another. How do you see yourself in the eyes of Krishna or the spiritual planets.
  • We Should Think In a Positive Way To Get Rid of Anarthas
    This article talks about positive thinking as the solution for eliminating anarthas. If we concentrate on the anarthas in a negative way, they get more prominent.
  • Love Of Krishna's Practices And Prayers
    This article talks about love of Krishna's practices and prayers and what is the greatest happiness.
  • Letters From Prison Inmates About Bhagavad Gita As It Is
    This article is a compilation of letters written by prison inmates about Bhagavad Gita As It Is and their learnings and experiences from it.
  • Controlled Senses and A Krishna Conscious Diet
    This article provides information about controlled senses and conscious diet.

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