The Vedic Public Library: About us
The Vedic Public Library is on its way to become the largest database on the internet on the history, philosophy and other sciences that refer to the Vedas. You will very easily find information on all … Read More
Ekadashi – Foods and spices…
Many websites seem to simply demoralize individuals by publishing long lists of prohibited foods ! Srila Prabhupada gave us a simpler and easier formula for observing Ekadashi. Srila Prabhupada, understanding the inadequacies of the present … Read More
Bhagavad-gita 10.15
स्वयमेवात्मनात्मानं वेत्थ त्वं पुरुषोत्तम । भूतभावन भूतेश देवदेव जगत्पते ॥ १५ ॥ svayam evātmanātmānaṁ vettha tvaṁ puruṣottama bhūta-bhāvana bhūteśa deva-deva jagat-pate Synonyms svayam — personally; eva — certainly; ātmanā — by Yourself; ātmānam — Yourself; vettha … Read More
Recipe: Gauranga Potatoes Ekadashi’s
8 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into 0.5 cm (1/4-inch) disks water 1tablespoon (20 ml) olive oil 3/4 teaspoon (3 ml) yellow asafetida powder [make sure its Ekadasi hing] – optional 1/2 teaspoon (2 … Read More
Bhagavad-gita 10.18
विस्तरेणात्मनो योगं विभूतिं च जनार्दन । भूय: कथय तृप्तिर्हि शृण्वतो नास्ति मेऽमृतम् ॥ १८ ॥ vistareṇātmano yogaṁ vibhūtiṁ ca janārdana bhūyaḥ kathaya tṛptir hi śṛṇvato nāsti me ’mṛtam Synonyms vistareṇa — in detail; ātmanaḥ — Your; … Read More
Dwaraka story – I am Krishna’s….
A story goes that Rukmini and Satyabhama, the wives of Krishna are very jealous of Draupadi. They feel that despite all the love and care they shower on Krishna, he is always thinking about Draupadi ( … Read More
Prabhupada initiated disciples beginning with N
Nabanita-cora dasa London April 1977 Nabaratha dasa Wilmington Nabhalinga devi dasi Brazil September 1977 Nabhasvati devi dasi London August 1972 Nada devi dasi Berkeley August 1976 Nadia dasa LA March 1974 Naga-natana dasa Hong Kong … Read More
Vara, meaning of the word
वर adj. vara best वर m. Vara boon वार m. vAra day of the week वार m. vAra day वर m. vara bridegroom वराही f. varAhI wild sow वरण n. varaNa screening वरण n. varaNa … Read More
OBSERVANCE OF PURUSOTTAMA MONTH
This is #Purusottama Month. Krsna is Purusottama, the Supreme Person, and therefore this month is actually Krsna’s month. Among all the incarnations, Krsna Himself is Purusottama. Therefore, this month is also supreme among all … Read More
Dhriti, meaning
#Dhriti. Dhrti धृति f. dhRti courage धृति f. dhRti self-command दृति m. dRti skin of leather दृति m. dRti skin or hide दृति m. dRti leather bag for holding water and … Read More
Recipe: Mung bean – soup by Kurma
Hearty Mung Bean and Tomato Soup PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes COOKING TIME: 45 minutes-1 hour YIELD: enough for 4 to 6 persons 1 cup whole green mung beans 7¼ cups water ½ … Read More
