Strong Ropes of Affection by Radha Govinda Goswami
he all-powerful Supreme Lord shows that He can be conquered by the power of His devotees' pure love. The Vedic scriptures describe how Krsna, the Supreme Lord, enjoys eternal pastimes with His devotees, both in the spiritual world and in this world when He... read moreJust One Day by Braja Sevaki Devi Dasi
The Mayapur moon melts into day, trailing soft white mists whose edges burn as the day rises from the green waters of Jalangi. The moist air settles, softening the earth that cradles bare feet, cool and soothing. Temple bells ring; Madhava calls, His graceful form... read moreCome to Mayapur by Braja Sevaki Devi Dasi
With some reluctance, a resident invites all to come to the sacred land of Lord Caitanya. This is possibly the hardest thing I've had to write. The editors of BTG asked me to write some articles about Mayapur. "From the perspective of someone who lives... read more
You Do Not Know What Is Happiness
This exchange between His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and a student took place at Srila Prabhupada's first temple, a storefront on New York City's Second Avenue, on November 20, 1966, following a class on the Bhagavad-gita. Srila... read moreThrough the Vedic Lens by Ben Saikin
A drama enacted in the natural world inspires higher thoughts. Recently a devotee said to me, "Just try to see through the Vedic lens." At the time I remember thinking how nice it would be to see the world in that way, but I knew I couldn't force such a... read more
The Highest Human Culture by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Detriot – July 16, 1971 The goal of human civilization should not be material progress, but the awakening of people's lost spiritual consciousness. ajnana-timirandhasya jnananjana-salakaya caksur-unmilitam yena tasmai sri-gurave namah "I was born in the... read moreLetters, Volume-37 Number-06, 2003
Realism and Transcendence "Simple living, high thinking."Srila Prabhupada gave us all we need in that one sentence, and to have a magazine reflect and support us in pursuit of that goal is the ultimate. When I glance through the copy each month, I am totally... read more
Welcome, Volume-37 Number-06, 2003
In our cover story in this issue, Braja Sevaki Devi Dasi, a new contributor to Back to Godhead, writes of the joy of living in ISKCON's community in Mayapur, West Bengal, just down the road from the birthplace of Lord Caitanya. Because Lord Krsna appeared in... read more