Able to Cross Mountains by Anakadundubhi Dasa
Braving jungle paths, mountain trails, and flooded fields, Bhakti Raghava Swami has revolutionized the spreading of Krsna consciousness in India. It's six o'clock in the morning. Scores of Bengali pilgrims, bearing their clothes and blankets in... read more
The Master and the Memorizer by Visakha Devi Dasi
A student of cooking learns that a cook and a recipe tester are not the same thing. Ten years ago when I was learning to cook, I would go into the kitchen each morning after breakfast armed with several recipes written by my teacher, Yamuna-devi dasi, take a... read more
In Pursuit of Perfection by Nagaraja Dasa
For those who think perfection is unattainable, the Vedic literature says think again. Claims of perfection generally draw skeptical responses. I saw a bumper sticker that read "Christians Aren't Perfect, Just Forgiven," implying that if we claim to... read more
Every Town and Village, Volume-21 Number-08, 1986
A look at the worldwide activities of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Govinda's Restaurant Opens in Ecuador Cuenca, Ecuador ISKCON devotees recently opened a restaurant here in this large and important tourist city. The purpose... read more
Sin in the Name of Religion
This is the conclusion of a conversation between His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and a guest, Dr. Christian Hauser, a psychiatrist, that took place in Stockholm in September 1973. Srila Prabhupada: Now, for one who is actually God conscious,... read more
Terror From The Year Zero by Suhotra Swami
Transcendental Commentary on the Issues of the Day The year 1986 is proving to be a strange and terrifying year, especially for Americans living in Europe. The fear of terrorist reprisals against U.S. citizens in the wake of President Reagan's air attack on Libya... read more
Tirumala – High Haven of Krsna Consciousness by Kundali Dasa
Half a mile up in the mountains of South India, the temple of Lord Venkatesvara attracts pilgrims from all over the world. Krsna has millions of names. Each name denotes one of His unlimited attributes. He is Rama, the source of bliss for His devotees; He is Hari, who... read more
Free to Dance by Dvarakadhisa Devi Dasi
"I could envision myself, floating through pink and lavender hues, transforming my body into delicate strands of emotion." When I was a very young girl, I wanted to become a dancer not an ordinary dancer, bound by the laws of gravity to thump... read more
Hidden Blessings by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Try as we may, we cannot avoid the frustrations of life. But how can we use them to our advantage? In materialistic life we cannot control our senses and mind. The mind is dictating, "Enjoy your senses in this way," and we are enjoying our senses.... read moreNot Just Another Saint by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
While traveling in India in the weeks leading up to the five-hundredth anniversary of Lord Caitanya's appearance, I noticed many newspaper articles and special programs in honor of Lord Caitanya. I was very inspired to see these notices (although their praise was... read more