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All That Lies Between by Kalakantha Dasa

Mar 1, 1996 | Kalakantha Dasa, Poetry, Volume-30 Number-02

A Poem For Srila Prabhupada You could have stayed in Vrndavana, Where chanting is most sweet, Or moved to holy Navadvipa, In spiritual retreat. Your Godbrothers had temples there With room enough for you To sit and preach each Gaura Purnima To a visitor or two. You... read more

Krishna by Daniel Deleanu

Sep 1, 1994 | Daniel Deleanu, Poetry, Volume-28 Number-05

First I found out I'm not this body and I learnt our souls don't ever die. Then I saw in a picture His sacred face, and my ears heard His holy name: Krishna And something's changed within my heart. (Now I feel myself another man.) O my dear Lord, now I... read more

Gopala Krsna by Kaumodaki Devi Dasi

Jul 1, 1994 | Kaumodaki Devi Dasi, Poetry, Volume-28 Number-04

The morning sky, still pink with dawn, Illuminates the woods today Upon the hill called Govardhana, Where Gopala Krsna comes to play. His body, colored blackish blue, Is wrapped around by yellow silk, And with His friends, He's calling to The cows who yield... read more

O Vaisnava Soul!

May 1, 1993 | Poetry, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, Volume-27 Number-03

By Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Alas, for those who spend their days In festive mirth and joy. The dazzling, deadly, liquid forms Their hearts fore'er employ. The shining bottles charm their eyes And draw their heart's embrace; The slaves of wine can never rise... read more

Chanting the Holy Names by Rebecca Hickox

Jan 1, 1992 | Holy Name, Poetry, Rebecca Hickox, Volume-26 Number-01

Every day I chant Your holy names, And beg You to forgive my great offense, For though I chant, my heart remains the same, Engaged in its material pretense. I daily seek the key to Your domain, As I dance upon the temple floor, And in the shelter of Your holy name,... read more

Cornerstones by Gaura Gadadhara Dasa

Sep 1, 1989 | Gaura Gadadhara dasa, Poetry, Volume-24 Number-09

1. The Body i. I have seen the wax cheek, the void eye, the unbendable back; I have seen them, unprotesting, on the pyre. ii. The lens, the retina, the screen in the brain; they don't experience seeing any more than lachrymal glands lament... read more