Each of the essays is meant to be at least 10 pages and is intended to impart a well-researched and documented presentation of the topic.
1. How did the twelve mahajanas display faith? |
Follow the anecdotes in Srimad-Bhagavatam and present the points with relevant quotations. |
2. How did Srila Prabhupada preach with argument and logic? |
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3. How is the Bhagavad-gita principally a book of faith? |
Arjuna was overwhelmed by grief; how did Krsna change Arjuna's perception? Follow the line of reasoning until Arjuna conquers his grief and is convinced to follow Krsna's words. |
4. Faith and Falldown. |
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5. Prabhupada the Founder-Acarya -the inspiration for generations to come. |
A well-rounded document presenting his prominence by post, precepts & achievements. Prabhupada's unique position in the Golden Age:
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6. Faith development in ISKCON |
1966: ISKCON is fresh, enthusiastic, strong faith in Swamiji, naive, idealistic, ready to take on the world. 2002: ISKCON has a history of success and failure, more reserved, needs to strengthen leadership, has more maturity, now only Prabhupada vani. |
7. Are we Hindus? |
Explain the origin of the term => There are no Hindus and to group a wide range of beliefs under one nomer may cause misidentification. |
8. Atheism |
Apply logic |
9. Harer namaiva kevalam |
The only way |
10. Why did we join? What did we join? |
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11. Prabhupada, the living proof |
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12. Show how Krsna consciousness is superior |
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13. Describe the practices of devotional service and the results. |
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14. Explain why acintya bheda-abheda-tattva makes perfect sense. |
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15. How to develop 'Love of God', when He is the source of evil? |
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16. What do you do for fun? |
Sreyas & preyas (The four principles of Freedom, Satyaraja) |