Back to Godhead Vol 25, 1969 PDF Download
Lord Nrsimah, the half-man half-lion Avatar destroying the demon Hiranya Kashipu and being worshiped by the boy Prahlad…
English Punk-Rocker Lora Logic Sings for Krsna
Lora Logic, the English punk-rock singer and saxophonist, is now a full-time devotee in the Hare Krsna movement.
Letters
I am a bit sad to hear how Srila Prabhupada and many of his disciples say that modern scientists are atheistic fools. I myself am a scientist and have studied seismology, plate tectonics, volcanism, etc., but I don’t think that this has made me atheistic.
Pure Blue
Jai, Jai Jai! Your energy feels like perfect honey flowing fresh into crimson castles. Higher, higher, we rise up only to greet You, Gopala—sweet beautiful cowherd boy blue.
The Meaning of “Prabhupada”
The word Prabhupada signifies a great saint even among saints. The word has two meanings: first, one at whose feet (Pada) there are many Prabhus (masters). The second meaning is one who is always found at the Lotus Feet of Krishna (the Supreme Master).
It Started at a Rock ‘n Roll Dance in London
I went to a rock ‘n roll dance in London. I knew that the advertised “Radha Krishna Temple” was 6 devotees from the Temple in San Francisco. I saw the devotees chanting HARE KRISHNA! I joined them. It felt good afterwards.
The Youth Market
We have young creative people who have become “leaders” and who believe in their own rights and abilities to lead. Yet when expressing themselves, it is seen that few if any of our musical idols have anything of importance to say.
Back to Godhead Vol 23, 1969 PDF Download
Dancing in Ecstasy with Lord Caitanya
Cuddy and Maha Brinjal
These two preparations come to us from the ancient line of disciplic succession. These preparations are as old as the Vedas themselves, and just like the Vedas their taste is ever refreshing and new. Either of these may be served as a main or a side dish.
Back to Godhead Vol 24, 1969 PDF Download
The recommended process for God realization in this Age is chanting of the Hare Krishna Mantra: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare/Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.
Sri Isopanisad — “The Original Person”
The most ancient of Indias famed Upanishads speaks with surprising relevance to the problems of technological man in this new and important translation. The author is the most distinguished teacher of Vedic religion and thought.
Back to Godhead Vol 22, 1969 PDF Download
Sri Visnu Murti, one of the many forms of God described in the Upanishads.
Letters
I studied electricity. By the time I was finished, I felt I was very much in contact with a phenomenon that lacked sensible understanding. I mean, what really is a volt, an amp, an ohm?
George Harrison Visits Mayapur
Former Beatle George Harrison, an old friend of the Hare Krsna movement, recently paid his first visit to the ISKCON center at this holy place of pilgrimage. George took part fully in the temple programs and toured the garden-filled grounds.
Come to the Light
We should not let the darkness of ignorance, symptomized by the mad search for sense gratification, dominate our lives. Rather, under the guidance of spiritual intelligence, we should search out the light of Absolute Truth. This is the only purpose of human life.
Back To Godhead July 1983 PDF Download
Krsna is eternally a young boy, and Radharani, His dearmost devotee, is eternally a young girl. Their pure, spiritual love is the quintessence of all devotional exchanges.
Song of Peace by George Bernard Shaw
We are the living graves of murdered beasts, Slaughtered to satisfy our appetites. We never pause to wonder at our feasts, If animals like men could possibly have rights.
Pakoras, Coconut Honey Balls, Poppers
Coconut Honey Balls will fill your mouth with bliss.The famous “tempoura” of Japan actually originated in India as Pakora. Be careful to make a liberal portion of this dish. You’ll understand why with the first bite. Poppers, our final treat, are the fastest cooking preparation in the world.
Book Review: The True Believer by Eric Hoffer
Hoffer’s favorite adjective for the villains of his piece is “frustrated”—the assumption being they aren’t strong enough to face themselves and make a go of it in the world, so in their weakness they are driven to chasing illusions.
Do Scientists Have the Right to Play God?
“Our idea of God is a product of history.” “Everyone now knows that the cosmology that is presupposed by the language of Christian utterance is quite unrelated to any empirical reality.” And: “The God of Judeo-Christianity is, in all His aspects … anthropomorphic.”