The Romance of Spiritual Life by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Jan 1, 1988 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-23 Number-01

I recently received a letter from a man in India who likes to read the biography of Srila Prabhupada, as well as "the history, and if I may say so, the romance of ISKCON [the International Society for Krishna Consciousness]." His use of the... read more

Who is Prabhupada? by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Dec 1, 1987 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-22 Number-12

When a first-time reader of Back to Godhead sees the photos of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and reads his essays, he sometimes asks, "Where does your spiritual master live?" But if the reader notices the statement on the... read more

Four Reasonable Rules by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Nov 1, 1987 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-22 Number-11

One criticism against devotees in the Hare Krsna movement is that they are extreme. Though most people will admit that God consciousness has a place in human life, they think it should be practiced in moderation. A Krsna conscious devotee agrees that there should be a... read more

Seeing the Good by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Oct 1, 1987 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-22 Number-10

I recently discussed with a friend the importance of trying to see good in all persons. But my friend doubted: "Isn't it a fact that some people are actually bad?" It occurred to me that I should have first defined what I mean by good. Positive thinking... read more

Hindus in the West: The Challenge to Spiritual Roots by Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami

Aug 1, 1987 | From the Editor, Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami, Volume-22 Number-08

Many Indians now living in Western countries have become successful at their occupations, and they hope their children will become even more successful. In the United States the Indian population is one of the wealthiest minorities, with many leading professionals in... read more