Seeker Without a Guide, Part 1
Vedic Views on Western Thinkers Carl Jung (1875 -1961) Swiss psychologist Carl Jung sought a way out of the ocean of material suffering. Yet he felt, "I had to make do with my own truth……" (A discussion with His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta... read moreHis Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada was known to the world as the founder-acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (acarya means "one who teaches by his very life"), as the spiritual master who... read moreWhat Now? by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
How many times have we recently been asked, "Who will succeed His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as the spiritual leader of the Hare Krsna movement?" And how often have we been confronted with the ominous inquiry, "Will the Hare Krsna... read more
The Passing of Haridasa Thakura by Drutakarma Dasa
To better understand the significance of Srila Prabhupada's passing, we can look back Five hundred years, to another historic moment. If you visit the town of Puri on the Bay of Bengal, you will find, amid palm trees and small houses, a stone shrine marking the... read moreA Tribute to Srila Prabhupada by Prapanna Dasa
Where are you now ? Savior of the universe, Like a celestial swan you have taken flight— Closing your pastimes, leaving us to the shelter of your example. You have gone, and yet you remain, for your voice, vibrating in the... read more
The Great Soul Who Walked Among Us
"Consider this example: when the sun is in the sky, there is no question of darkness. Similarly, when the Hare Krsna mantra is vibrating on your tongue and you are hearing attentively, then your consciousness becomes Krsna consciousness, or clear... read more
His Final Instructions
During his last months, Srila Prabhupada was not very active physically, and he spoke relatively little. Yet when he did speak, his words were full of spiritual strength. These excerpts from Srila Prabhupada's last statements reveal the mind of the pure devotee... read moreEvery Town and Village, Volume-13 Number-01&02, 1978
Srila Prabhupada Departs At 7:20 p.m. on November 14, 1977, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, departed from this world. At the time, he was in his quarters at the... read more
An interview with his personal secretary
Back to godhead: As Srila Prabhupada's personal secretary, you came to know him quite intimately. Most of Srila Prabhupada's disciples have only seen him seated on his vyasasana giving a formal lecture. And, of course, there are millions of... read more
The Gifts of His Divine Grace by Jayadvaita Dasa
In just a dozen years, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada gave the world a legacy that will last forever. samsara-davanala-lidha-loka- tranaya karunya-ghanaghanatvam praptasya kalyana-gunarnavasya vande guroh sri-caranaravindam... read more