As Long As We Have Slaughterhouses We Ll Have Wars

Savagery, much attributed to the ‘old world’ is not entirely absent in the ‘new world’ but rather it is more prevalent than ever before. Modern civilization has made the 20th century the bloodiest century in human history. Industrialization of wars and violence in the 20th century led to the killing of more than 350 million people, directly or indirectly. Science and technology led to the discovery and mass usage of lethal weapons. The usage of petroleum expanded the war zone to include several continents. Localized battles of the ‘old world’ turned into global World wars.

Vaishnava Etiquette is a collection of quotes & teachings of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

(Sri Gopala Tapani Upanishad) Sri Gopala-tapani Upanisad is the favorite Upanisad among Vaisnavas. Great acharyas such as Sri Visvesvara, Sri Jiva Gosvami, Srila Visvanath Cakravarti Thakura, and Sri Baladeva Vidyabhusana wrote commentaries on the Gopala-Tapani Upanisad. Sri Bhaktivinoda Thakura also wrote a commentary on Gopala-tapani, but unfortunately, it is not available. We are including the commentaries of both Baladeva Vidyabhusana and Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura in this edition. Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Prabhupada compared the Vedic literature to the body of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Upanisads are Krsna’s head, the Samhitas are His body, and the Brahmanas and Tapanis are His bodily limbs. The Gopala Tapani is studied by followers of the Pippalada branch of the Atharva Veda. That is why this Tapani is also known as Atharvana Upanisad.

“The Great Mantra” by author HG Urmila Mataji is a transformative guide to the power of mantra meditation, focusing on the maha-mantra—Hare Krishna, Hare Rama. This book offers profound insights into the spiritual significance of the mantra, its history, and its practical application in daily life. With clarity and depth, it invites readers to experience the profound benefits of mantra meditation in their spiritual journey, fostering inner peace and divine connection.

Sharnagati- Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura composed songs for all classes of people. They are very instructive and practical for people of all ages, of all castes, and of all religions. By means of these songs, he hopes to attract everyone to the path of devotional service.

Slaughterhouses must close down – We are living in violent times and there is no disputing this fact. Wars are raging around the globe. There is war within the family, in the form of discontent, arguments, separation, and divorce; war in the community in the form of gang wars, crime, robberies, murders, and rape; there is internal war going on in almost half of the countries in the world. Then there are industrial and economic rivalries as well as international wars on terrorism. This era of war is entering a new phase, in which the great divisions among humankind and the dominating source of international conflict will be cultural.

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