The Difference Between Bhakti and Karma
The following conversation between His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and some of his disciples took place in June 1974 during an early-morning walk in Geneva. Disciple: What does Krishna mean when He says in the Bhagavad-gita that we should be... read more
Surrender Unto Me Krishna’s Loving Invitation by Arcana Siddhi Devi Dasi
Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s instructions come to the aid of those of us who shudder at the mention of the word “surrender.” Growing up, my older brother and I would sometimes get into physical fights. I can’t remember what we would fight about, but... read more
Led by the hand by Tarini Radha Devi Dasi
Destiny would have turned her into a nonbeliever, but Krishna’s mercy saved her from the pitfall of impersonal atheism. I wrote that I hate Jinnah!” said Ruth. Jyoti added, “I wrote that I hate Nehru!” Chitra, my best friend, was more positive:... read more
In Memoriam
Gopiparanadhana Dasa, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada and a leading Sanskrit scholar in ISKCON, passed away at his home in Govardhan, UP, on September 15. Born in 1950 in New York City, Gopiparanadhana received his B.A. in linguistics from Columbia University in 1972... read moreOnly The Pious Turn To Krishna by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Seeking shelter from the distresses of material existence, the pious worship Krishna, while the sinful look elsewhere. na mam duskrtino mudhah prapadyante naradhamah mayayapahrta-jnana asuram bhavam asritah “Those miscreants who are grossly foolish, who are... read moreLetters, Volume-45 Number-06, 2011
Cooperation Better Than Competition In response to the editorial about transcendental competition in July/August issue, while competition can give excellence, creativity, and efficiency, according to the Vedic conclusion competition for material progress is an... read more
Welcome, Volume-45 Number-06, 2011
In the lecture opening this issue, Srila Prabhupada begins by discussing the dangers of sinful life and then goes on to speak about pious persons. He quotes Lord Krishna, who says in the Bhagavad-gita (7.16) that among the poor, the distressed, the inquisitive, and... read more
Back To Godhead Volume-15 Number-12, 1980
Krsna Consciousness, A Gift for World Unity by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada “Global 2000” – Kali-yuga Report to the President by Hayagriva Dasa Dharma – Nature, Duty, and Divine Service by Garuda... read more
Back To Godhead Volume-15 Number-11, 1980
Returning to the Abode of Real Pleasure by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada The First Initiation by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami Immortal Longings by Ravindra Svarupa Dasa How I Came To Krsna Consciousness by Jnana... read more
Back To Godhead Volume-15 Number-10, 1980
Becoming Eager to See Krsna by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Hare Krsna Palace of Gold Honored by William Robbins Defining The Religious Principle Every Town and Village, Volume-15 Number-10, 1980 ... read more