Puris – Pure and Simple by Visakha Devi Dasi
These deep-fried puffed breads with thin crispy crusts are quick and delectable "Up until near my twentieth year I always ate puris," Srila Prabhupada once related when he was traveling with one of his disciples. He had just finished his packed lunch... read more
The Joy of Cooking Badas by Visakha Devi Dasi
Making badas with a blender eliminates the grind and adds to the pleasure of cooking classic Vedic dishes. It's sunny and sparkling, well organized, with a sizable pantry, but it's far from an all-American kitchen. There's no blender, no food processor, no... read more
On The Strength Of His Teachings by Visakha Devi Dasi
Although Srila Prabhupada never visited Vancouver, his followers have firmly established Krsna culture there. By the inexplicable benevolence of Lord Krsna, for fifteen years I've toured Hare Krsna temples intercontinentally, sometimes with Srila Prabhupada,... read more
The Arts by Visakha Devi Dasi
A Revival Of Vedic Arts From the rustic beauty of terra cotta wall reliefs to the grandeur of temple architecture, India's ancient culture and art bring us to spiritual self-awareness. It had seemed like a castle in the sky. For so long I'd been hearing the... read more