Ramananda Caitanya Candra Das

    The Ten Offenses to the Holy Name Author: Vyasadeva Book Name: Padma Purana (Section: Brahma Khanda 25.15–18) 1) To blaspheme the devotees who have dedicated their lives for propagating the holy name of the Lord. 2) To consider the names of demigods like Lord Shiva or Lord Brahma to be equal to or independent of the name of the Lord Vishnu. 3) To disobey the orders of the spiritual master. 4) To blaspheme the vedic scriptures or scriptures in pursuance to the vedic version. 5) To consider the glories of chanting Hare Krishna to be an imagination. 6) To give some interpretations to the holy name of the Lord. 7) To commit sinful activities on the strength of the holy name. 8) To consider the chanting of Hare Krishna as one of the auspicious ritualistic activities which are offered in the Vedas as frutive activities (Karma kanda). 9) To instruct a faithless person about the glories of the holy name 10) To not have complete faith in the chanting...

Life of Professor Alok Sagar is the Best Example for My Book Brahma Jnan Tantra Jnana In the early 1990s, a promising young man took a decision in his life that left everyone surprised! Equipped with a graduate and master’s degrees from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and a PhD from the Houston University in the US, the young man was having an equally prestigious job of a lecturer at IIT Delhi. However, all these degrees seemed meaningless to him as he found his true calling somewhere else in one of the remotest parts of Madhya Pradesh, India. He is Dr. Alok Sagar who, in the year 1982 left his lucrative job at IIT Delhi to serve the tribals and work for their upliftment and empowerment and stay connected to nature. Once a prominent academic, he felt a calling that took him far from the limelight. He realized that his true purpose lay elsewhere. ...

       

Procrastination  Can stem from various underlying causes, which often vary from person to person. Understanding these causes can help in developing strategies to overcome procrastination. Here are some common causes: ### 1. **Fear of Failure**    - **Perfectionism:** The desire to perform perfectly can lead to avoiding tasks altogether to prevent potential failure.    - **Self-Doubt:** A lack of confidence in one's abilities can cause hesitation and avoidance. ### 2. **Lack of Motivation**    - **Lack of Interest:** If a task is boring or uninteresting, it’s harder to find the motivation to start or complete it.    - **Unclear Goals:** When goals are not well-defined, it can be difficult to stay focused and motivated. ### 3. **Poor Time Management**    - **Underestimating Time Required:** Misjudging the amount of time a task will take can lead to last-minute rushes or avoidance.    - **Overcommitting:** Taking on too ...

  There are four pillars upon which human society rests. These pillars are: mercy, truthfulness, austerity and cleanliness. Everyone appreciates these qualities. By following the four regulative principles, we support these pillars and free ourselves from miseries and from causing pain to others. Along with chanting Hare Krishna, following these principles form the basis of Krishna conscious practice.    1. No eating meat, fish, or eggs. Killing animals destroys the quality of mercy. One turns one's body into a graveyard by consuming dead animals. These foods are saturated with the modes of passion and ignorance and therefore cannot be offered to the Lord. A person who eats these foods participates in a conspiracy of violence against helpless animals and thus curtails his spiritual progress.    2. No gambling. Truthfulness is destroyed by gambling. This is quite obvious. Gambling turns a person into a liar, a cheat. Gambling invariably puts one into anxiety and ...

What is Childhood Trauma, Who is to be Blamed For Child Abuse ?   Childhood trauma refers to experiences during childhood that are emotionally or physically harmful and have lasting adverse effects on a person's development and well-being. These experiences can be diverse and may include: 1. **Physical Abuse**: This involves intentional harm or injury inflicted upon a child by a parent, caregiver, or another person in a position of authority. 2. **Sexual Abuse**: Sexual abuse involves any form of sexual activity with a child, including touching, penetration, or exploitation for pornography.   3. **Emotional Abuse**: Emotional abuse involves verbal assaults, threats, rejection, or other behaviors that undermine a child's self-worth and emotional well-being. 4. **Neglect**: Neglect occurs when a caregiver fails to provide for a child's basic needs, including food, shelter, clothing, medical care, supervision, and emotional support. 5. **Domestic Violence**: Witnessing domesti...