A Theology with Heart by Prof A. L. Basham
the renowned authority on the history and religions of India, discusses the Krsna consciousness movement. Professor A. L. Basham, one of the world's most highly respected authorities on ancient Indian civilization, has written extensively on the Hindu... read more
Advancement In Forgetfulness of God by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Our Leaders Are One Step Ahead A talk given some ten years ago by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, at the Hare Krsna center in Paris. Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very... read moreAre Devotees of Krsna Holier-Than-Thou? by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
"The Hare Krsnas have a holier-than-thou attitude," some people say. And whenever I hear that kind of talk, I start to reflect on why someone would think that. True, the devotees strongly condemn things most people think normal: illicit sex, meat-eating,... read moreThe Yoga Dictionary
The Sanskrit language is rich in words to communicate ideas about spiritual life, yoga, and God realization. This dictionary, appearing by installments in BACK TO GODHEAD, focuses upon the most important of these words (and, occasionally, upon relevant English terms)... read more
Jumping to Conclusions by Drutakarma Dasa
The Philosophy of Dr. Frog A look at the limitations of our mind and senses. There was once a community of frogs living in a well near the Atlantic Ocean. None of them had ever been out of the well, so they knew nothing of the outside world. Then one day a... read more
A Poor Man’s Feast by Visakha Devi Dasi
These dishes prepared for Lord Krsna offer a simple way to enjoy plenty. "A poor man's feast fit for a king." That's what Srila Prabhupada, my spiritual master, called the meal in this photograph khicari, fried potatoes, yogurt, and fresh fruit.... read more
A Spiritual Challenge by Srila Hridayananda Dasa Goswami
The Logic of the Absolute Given proof of God, would a materialist know how to read it? People often ask us, "Can you prove the existence of God?" Proof indicates a conclusive demonstration that establishes the validity of an assertion, in this case the... read more
Every Town and Village, Volume-18 Number-04, 1983
A look at the worldwide activities of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) Govinda's Restaurant Opens in Tirupati Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India Every week more than 200,000 pilgrims walk up the steep seven-mile footpath here to pay... read more
Making A Home – Altar For Lord Krsna by Madhyama Devi Dasi
Every place is God's place and here's one way to put that understanding into practice. We ran down the echoing, tiled hall with delighted shouts, all nine of us, released from Sunday school, our Sunday shoes clattering, our Sunday hair-ribbons flying. At the... read moreLetters, Volume-18 Number-04, 1983
We welcome your letters. Write to BACK TO GODHEAD 51 West Allens Lane Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19119 Some time this year I received by chance an issue of BACK TO GODHEAD. Being of an inquisitive nature, I took some time in reading it. A large... read more