A New Friend in Philly by Visakha Devi Dasi
Putting their preconceptions aside, two food writers find common ground. She was expecting to hear my cymbals clanging and see my crimson sari fluttering as I pursued wide-eyed trying to convert her. I was expecting to meet an aloof, highsociety lady... read more
Bread of Devotion by Visakha Devi Dasi
The uncomplicated yet productive life of a devotee is reflected in the simple and nutritious capati. Every morning at 6:45 in the Philadelphia ISKCON temple kitchen, Yamaraja dasa measures ten cups of fine durham wheat flour into a large, stainless-steel bowl,... read more![Cuisine and Continence [Part II] by Visakha Devi Dasi](https://www.backtogodhead.in/wp-content/uploads/1987/05/Back-To-Godhead-Cuisine-and-Continence.jpg)
Cuisine and Continence [Part II] by Visakha Devi Dasi
When we control our tongues by proper eating, all our senses are controlled a requisite for spiritual life. Last month we discussed the importance of continence and how the vegetarian and nonvegetarian cuisines influence one's ability to remain continent. This... read more
Cuisine and Continence by Visakha Devi Dasi
A vegetarian diet provides an often overlooked benefit for those on the spiritual path. In the course of my reading I recently learned how a vegetarian diet is closely related to continence. "Men's interest in sex . . . may be reduced or in some cases... read more