God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food” Fruits, vegetables and seeds are our natural diet. Humans are characterized as frugivores. We have plenty of different fruits and vegetables. Each … Read more
The following is a speech by H.H. Radhanatha Swami about changing ones heart (the bad dog and the good dog), delivered at the House of Parliament, in London. “It’s not the thing that counts, it’s the thought. It’s the love that gives meaning to anything. Saints are mean to be used and people are … Read more
It was the Taj Mahal of Appalachia, “Heaven on Earth” in “Almost Heaven West Virginia,” a sprawling, opulent affair with lush gardens, a beautiful temple, a palace of gold, accommodations for hundreds of devotees, statues of Radha and Krishna, and even, at one point, an elephant. New Vrindaban — named after a … Read more
9/11 from the Bhagavad-gita perspective. A talk by Devamrita Swami.
Bhaktivinode Thakur – the father of the present day Hare Krishna movement.
From the mundane view, I was flying home. I was born and raised in San fransisco before joining the Hare Krsna movement in 1970. But there is nothing left for me there now. Both my parents have passed away and my brothers and sisters are scattered throughout the country. Nevertheless, as i looked out of my plane window, memories of my childhood came to mind, bringing with them sentiments not worthy of my attention. I quickly caught myself and came back to reality remembering the words of my spiritual master – reflections on his own family members with the passing of time.
H.H. Indradyumna Swami speaks about the pioneering days of Krishna consciousness. It is a great account worthwhile listening to.
H.H. Indradyumna Swami speaks about his fascinating preaching adventures in the Amazon jungle.
A king I was, feeling proud. Subjects and land, So much to reign. Taking that gold, that night with stealth. Killing my mother, thus grew my wealth. Oh my Lord, I promise, I’ll never do it again. A sailor I was, strong and wild. Full fourteen years, No longer a child. Lashings and whippings, my … Read more
This is a short video clip showing how Srila Prabhupada puts on tilak.
