Why We Distribute Books by Seva Devi Dasi
A devotee-bookseller explains. Have you ever met a Hare Krsna devotee in an airport, a parking lot, or on the street distributing books and collecting donations? Many people wonder why we do this. I've been distributing books for over six years, and I'd like... read more
The Kacauri Story by Visakha Devi Dasi, Yamuna Devi Dasi
On the anniversary of Srila Prabhupada's appearance, his followers celebrate by preparing one of his favorite dishes these spicy vegetable savories. Every morning at Hare Krsna temples around the world, devotees gather to sing Sri Sri... read more
Every Town and Village, Volume-19 Number-08, 1984
A look at the worldwide activities of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Cleveland Grants $20,000 to "Food for Life" Cleveland, Ohio By a vote of 21-0, the city council here recently approved a $20,000 grant to fund... read more
Independently You Cannot Be Happy
The following conversation between His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and some of his disciples took place in October 1975 during an early-morning walk in Nairobi, Kenya. Srila Prabhupada: [Taking the role of an atheist.} By pleasing the... read more
Child Abuse: The Complete Perspective by Drutakarma Dasa, Kundali Dasa
Transcendental Commentary on the Issues of the Day In the ideal social system described in the timeless Vedic scriptures of India, special protection is afforded to five classes of living beings: the brahmanas (spiritual leaders), cows, women, the elderly,... read moreLetters, Volume-19 Number-08, 1984
We welcome your letters. Write to BACK TO GODHEAD 51 West Allens Lane Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119 While reading your recent article dealing with cows, I was shocked and hurt to learn that ISKCON castrates their bulls. I feel that this is a... read more
Lord Caitanya at Ratha-yatra by Ravindra Svarupa Dasa
At the great chariot festival in the holy city of Puri, Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu danced in ecstasy before the chariot of Lord Jagannatha revealing a most intimate pastime of the Supreme Lord. These days you might see Lord Jagannatha parade majestically through... read more
We Need to Apply Ourselves to the Teachings of God
A conversation between Srila Tamal Krishna Goswami Gurudeva, one of the spiritual masters of the Hare Krsna movement, and Cardinal Jaime Sin, Archbishop of Manila. Srila Tamal Krishna Goswami gurudeva oversees the affairs of the International Society for Krishna... read more
A Festival of Spiritual Pleasure by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
The Festival of the Chariots gives us a chance to cleanse our hearts and advance in self-realization. Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you very much for coming here and participating in this great movement, known as the Hare Krsna sankirtana movement.... read moreCommitment to a Cause – When Does It Become Too Much? by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
Members of the Krsna consciousness movement are sometimes criticized as being too committed, even fanatical. Aside from narrow-minded persons who think that anyone outside their own sect is "of the devil," even persons with a curiosity in Krsna... read more