Suddenly, a huge crocodile attacked the mighty elephant's leg. Gajendra was uncommonly strong, but though he tried and tried, he could not get free. His wives felt aggrieved and began to cry.…
Gajendra the Elephant — Breaking Open the Jaws of Death
“Here is Something Very Beautiful and Lovely”
My first impression of the Hare Krsna temple was, "Here is something that is very beautiful and lovely." As far as the worship was concerned, it was the happiness of it, the joy of it, that I noticed.…
New York City, January- February 1966 – “It Will Not Be Possible to Assist You”
I am trying to open a temple here because Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura wanted it. I think that after the temple has started, some men, even from America, may be available.…
The Hare Krsna People of Canada
I couldn't find any reason for living the way people do. Because their death is just inevitable. They're all just going to die anyway. And it makes everything kind of useless. All these things people are so caught up in—but they could just die at any second.…
Looking Toward “The Unity of Man”
You may hold unity conferences—hundreds and thousands. But the leaders will never unite, because they have no common platform. You are trying that's nice. But it will never be successful. You can write it down in your notebook.…
Finding Calm In a World of Calamities
During a strife-filled era in India Queen Kunti and her sons endured many hardships. Their enemies drove them out of their kingdom, tried to poison them and trapped them in a burning house Yet Krsna always saved them, and Kunti's devotion to Him grew stronger.…
The Anatomy of the Self
I remember we played for hours, taking him apart and piecing him back together. In the process we were learning about our own bodies—the heart, lungs, brain, muscles, veins, arteries, and the rest. But we never asked Which part is it that makes the body alive?…
Evolution – A Theory in Danger of Extinction
A scientist must be able to explain the origin of natural phenomena. As soon as he denies the existence of God, he must answer the question "Then where has life come from?"…
How Krsna’s Garden Grows
"A few days ago," says Jennifer, "a woman stopped by the nursery and mentioned she'd just been to an interesting spiritual asrama in Miami. She said I ought to drive up and see for myself.…
Gajendra the Elephant — Breaking Open the Jaws of Death
“Here is Something Very Beautiful and Lovely”
New York City, January- February 1966 – “It Will Not Be Possible to Assist You”
The Hare Krsna People of Canada
Questions People Ask About Chanting
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Questions People Ask About Chanting
Questions People Ask About Chanting Hare Krsna
Why Krsna Comes To This World
The Rathayatra Festival’s Inspiration
“Krishna Temple Is Labor of Love”
Puri — City of Jagannatha
Letters
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The Anatomy of the Self
I remember we played for hours, taking him apart and piecing him back together. In the process we were learning about our own bodies—the heart, lungs, brain, muscles, veins, arteries, and the rest. But we never asked Which part is it that makes the body alive?…