Surfing or Suffering ? by Sarvabhauma Dasa
Anyone in the material world looking for the perfect wave is looking in the wrong ocean. In her book Prabhupada Stories, Govinda Dasi recalls her spiritual master’s reaction when he first witnessed American boys sporting in the ocean in 1967: Sometimes when... read more
“Overpowered By Insanity”
The following conversation between His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and some of his disciples took place in September 1975 on an early-morning walk in Vrindavan, UP. Srila Prabhupada: People are trying simply for sense gratification. They do not... read more
The Horsehair Shirt by Syamananda Dasa
Once upon a time, there was a simple and honest man. He was favored by the king who made him the royal advisor. As time passed by, the influence and power wielded by this minister increased, and numerous people envied him. Someone asked him as to how he managed to... read more
Worldwide Activities of Krishna Consciousness
The Festival of India in Mumbai Mumbai: The city saw a new color of culture and devotion during a three-day long Festival of India celebrations held in Ghatkopar, a suburb in central Mumbai, from January 17-19. More than fifty thousand people were exposed to the great... read more
A Costly Mistake by Subha Vilasa Dasa
Leadership lessons from an epic story What are the characteristics of a good leader? What is good leadership all about? A good leader is one who is inspiring, a decision maker, proactive, and so on. They also possess the requisite foresight which prevents them from... read more
A Retreat for Krishna Couples by Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi
ISKCON’s Grihastha Vision Team helps married couples progress in harmony toward their shared ultimate goal: pure love for Krishna . Many years ago , when I told my boyfriend I was moving into the ashram of a Hare Krishna temple, he cried. He told me it would... read more
The Nature of the Soul by Sukhavaha Devi Dasi ( Part 1 )
Ananda, or bliss – this is what we are looking for. But What are the conditions we need to fulfill to experience bliss ? Over the past 38 years, while engaging in the practice of bhakti yoga, chanting Krishna's Holy Names, offering services and meditating on... read more
Toward Krishna Conscious Governance by Indra Krishna Dasa
A clarion call for devotees and like-minded people to come together and, by Krishna conscious governance, save the world from its precarious condition – before it is too late. Little Ahmed stretches his small hands to beg. By his side, his littler brother cries... read more
A Starving Parrot in a Golden Cage by Dr.Sharmin Bala
I am a green parrot in the golden cage studded with diamonds where emaralds blaize. My master, a diamond merchant by name, Across the seven seas, they speak of his fame. She daily polishes my golden cage which when glitters, puts the sun to shame ! But not so frequent... read more
Why Is the Bhagavad-gita So Pessimistic? by Caitanya Carana Dasa
Four points to consider regarding Lord Krishna's characterization of life in the material world. After teaching a university seminar, I was asked questions I had myself raised when I first encountered the philosophy of Krishna consciousness: “Why is the... read more