Atah sri-krishna-namadi na bhaved grahyam indriyaih sevonmukhe hi jihvadau svayam eva sphuraty adah No one can understand, the transcendental nature— name, form, qualities— pastimes of Sri Krishna Senses are imperfect. Must become spiritual. Through transcendental service, everything is possible. By tasting His prasadam, spiritual vibration—...
Author: Paul Rodney Turner
Original Song AI Version Spiritual life begins— at the tongue, we are told. That wagging piece of flesh, it seems has a mystery to unfold. Vibrating sounds and tasting— two things we all adore. Unfortunately, due to ignorance, we choose a sorry score. Instead...
What is the use of wasting time, Patience is a virtue – I cannot rhyme, I lay my heart upon the bed, Of roses and glass within my head. I know only love, I long to hear – The sound of my lover – my...
A Vaisnava’s compassion knows no limit it is said, “oceanic and sweet — distinguished as gold, not lead. Such compassion, you’ll not find in the mundane welfare realm, it emanates from the heart — and has the ability to overwhelm. Dispelling dryness and insecurity, from...
Surya – I adore Thee
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
February 23, 2012
The sun illumines my eyes and heart, I stand in awe — my legs apart. My face bathed in the richness of gold, My heart embraced by seasons of old. I love thy Surya — the divine orb, You color my day, my blessed Lord....
The destiny of nations depends on the manner in which they feed themselves. – Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin [1] If you’ve been keeping tabs on all the news surrounding the denaturing of fruits and vegetables, you probably know a little about the dangers of genetically modified foods (GM)....
Original Title: Navigating Life’s Decisions Wisely
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
January 27, 2012
Throughout our lives, we encounter various individuals who impact us differently. Some experiences are unpleasant, while others are sweet or transformative. These interactions can lead us to make decisions that deviate from our usual behavior. Reflecting on these experiences is crucial to understanding their influence...
Cooking Australian bread “pockets” using scrap wood Feeling very blessed today from all the love coming from so many distant friends. Thank you so much! Just as nature evolves according to the fibonacci sequence, we also evolve by taking a lesson from the past and applying...
One of the things that I keep reminding myself of is that I am never alone. It may seem at times that we are so disconnected from the world; no one understands us, or that we are not loved. It happens to all of us...
Lessons from My Near-Death Experience
posted by: Paul Rodney Turner
August 4, 2011
On Monday, July 25, around 3 pm, I nearly died in China. Seriously. I was about 30 seconds from death. The hotel I was booking into in Guangzhou had just fumigated the rooms with some ultra-toxic mosquito repellent that caused my lungs to collapse. At...