The Vedic Conception of Communism by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Whether communist or capitalistic, a society not divided by the four natural divisions will be in chaos. This conversation with Professor C. G. Kotovsky took place in Moscow in 1971. Professor Kotovsky was then head of the India Studies Department of the... read moreHare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
Chanting is easy, and it works. In fact, it is the most effective means of God realization in the world. Here's why. God is unlimitedly powerful, and His name is Himself. When we chant God's names, God is totally present through the transcendental sound. So... read moreSeeing the Good by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
I recently discussed with a friend the importance of trying to see good in all persons. But my friend doubted: "Isn't it a fact that some people are actually bad?" It occurred to me that I should have first defined what I mean by good. Positive thinking... read morePursuing Life’s Pleasures by Visakha Devi Dasi
An allegory from the Srimad-Bhagavatam sheds some light on our modern struggle for enjoyment. When we view the world around us through the eyes of the scriptures, our understanding of it changes. The scriptures tell us that because nothing is permanent in... read moreHindus by Mathuresa Dasa
Formerly, Muslims living in the regions of Afghanistan, Baluchistan, and Persia called the Sindhu (Indus) River "Hindu" and the people living in and beyond the river valley "Hindus." From its founding in 1966 the International Society for Krishna... read more
Artificial Intelligence
This is the continuation of a conversation that took place between His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and biochemist Thoudam Singh, Ph.D., in Bhubanesvara, India, on February 3, 1977. Srila Prabhupada: So this spiritual science is not beyond... read more
The Lifter of Govardhana Hill by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
From KRSNA, The Supreme Personality of Godhead, To reciprocate with His devotees, Krsna protects them in the most astonishing ways, such as lifting a huge mountain. Although appearantly a helpless boy, Krsna is actually the only shelter for everyone. The... read more
Every Town and Village, Volume-22 Number-10 , 1987
A look at the worldwide activities of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) ISKCON Artist Displays Paintings at World Conference Miami Beach, Florida The Cultural Institute For Vedic Arts (CIVA), founded by Yadurani-devi dasi, one of... read moreLetters, Volume-22 Number-10, 1987
We welcome your letters. Write to BACK TO GODHEAD 51 West Allens Lane Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119 Hare Krsna! I have heard it said that if you take just one step toward Krsna He will take a thousand steps toward you. But is the reverse true? If I take... read more
Church Control Or Self-Control? by Nagaraja Dasa
Transcendental Commentary on the Issues of the Day The Catholic Church in the United States is losing about $6.7 billion in donations yearly. The main reason, says Father Andrew Greeley, is that its members don't like the Church's position on marital sex.... read more