Back To the Original Idea by Jagannatha Krsna Dasa
Preaching Krsna Consciousness in Communist Kerala The journey from Delhi to Trivandrum on the Kerala Express train was the most beautiful visual experience of my recent travels in India. I'd half-thought such natural beauty-existed only in wildlife documentaries.... read more
What Attracts Me to Krsna? by Ranacora Dasa
An answer to the question: "Why is a good Christian like you worshiping a Hindu god?" People often ask me why I changed my faith from Christianity to worship of Krsna. They ask what made me give up Christianity. I am always quick to answer that I never... read more
Every Town And Village, Volume-24 Number-07, 1989
The worldwide activities of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) North American Summer Festivals In Full Swing Spanish Fork, Utah In ten years, ISKCON's Festival of India, based here under the direction of Madhuha dasa, has put on 350... read morePopcorn’s prognosis by Sthita Dhi Muni Dasa
Social trends are currently moving toward traditional family values. Ms. Faith Popcorn (that's really her name), president and founder of BrainReserve, a Manhattan firm specializing in detecting consumer trends, attributes America's return to Mom-and-Pop... read moreJoy of microwaving? by Patricia Allard
Transcendental Commentary on the Issues of the Day The microwaveable hot-fudge sundae if it's not already available in your local supermarket, it will be soon, no doubt Why? Because some of uswant it. The health effects of microwaved food are often the... read moreLesson Eight: Mantra Meditation by Pavanesana Dasa
This series systematically explains some of the important philosophical concepts that form the foundation of the Vedic culture and the Krsna consciousness movement. PART I: The Sanskrit word mantra means "to free the mind" from illusion. The... read more
Three Days in Nicaragua by Lavangalatika Devi Dasi
In pre-glasnost days a veteran book distributor finds a way to get Bhagavad-gita As It Is to the Russians. After going through immigration at the Agosto de Sandino Aeropuerto at Managua. I stood in line to purchase $60 worth... read moreLetters, Volume-24 Number-07, 1989
We welcome your letters. Write to BACK TO GODHEAD 51 West Allens Lane Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119 This letter is long overdue. Nevertheless, I would like to express my sincere admiration and praise to all of you for producing the wonderful... read more
Personally Speaking by Krsna Dharma Dasa
Why do so many people find it hard to think of God as a person? Whenever the press runs articles about faith, the idea that God might be person seems more or less abhorrent to the authors. Even those who may term themselves theists balk at the idea, offering all kinds... read more