What is this universe we live in? Why do so many living beings come into existence, perish, yet so many others, countless living entities, visit this psace for a short time, and also disappear? What is the purpose? The universe has an intelligent design. Does this imply an intelligence behind its working? The Vedic literature, ancient spiritual sanskrit texts that are thousands of years old, contain much information about this suject. They describe this material universe as o

Many have heard of Andrea Bocelli, and heard his amazing vocie in singing. But few know that his mother was being advised by doctors to "terminate" the embryo before giving birth to him, birth to a voice and talent that would in the future amaze the whole world (see photo). Here is the Vedic opinion on killing an unborn child. It is from an ancient scripture called the Srimad Bhagavatam, commentary by Srila Prabhupada. SB 7.2.55 Purport: Hiranyakasipu, King of the Demons Ano