On Friday, August 13, 1965, a small, beat-up cargo ship set sail from Calcutta. In addition to the crew, one passenger, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, disembarked in New York City with 40 rupees, a three-month visa, …

The history of ISKCON has shown that Kali, the personification of the current Age of Quarrel, is adept at introducing controversies that act like storm clouds obscuring the effulgent sun of Mahaprabhu’s saṅkīrtana movement. The …

When speaking about the function of a Vedic monarchy, Srila Prabhupada explained, “The king is to see to the welfare of the citizens from all angles of social, political, economic and spiritual upliftment” (Srimad Bhagavatam …

Our human individuality is like the uniqueness of creative cooking. Yes, not following a recipe can lead to some mistakes, but it can also lead to a unique and expanding tasting experience. You may be …

1976 में, न्यू वृंदावन में, मैंने एक शाम के दर्शन में भाग लिया, जहाँ श्रील प्रभुपाद ने भगवद-गीता की शिक्षाओं को कंपनियों और कार्यस्थलों पर प्रस्तुत करने के बारे में बात की थी। एक भक्त ने पूछा, "कंपनियाँ हमें क्यों आमंत्रित करेंगी ...

One of my favorite Christmas stories over the years was O'Henry's The Gift of the Magi, about a poor couple struggling to maintain themselves in the big city. At Christmas time, neither of them had …

In 1976, Michael Cassidy (Mangalananda Dasa) wrote and recorded a song called "A Change of Heart," which captivated tens if not hundreds of thousands of listeners. I remember playing it again and again, singing along …

A companion article to As the US Election Approaches: "Our Original, Constitutional Position."Right now, for the upcoming USA election (or wherever elections take place), devotees have a tremendous opportunity to present Krishna Consciousness and help educate …

Stephen Covey's famous quote, "Begin with the end in mind," is a guidepost for many "successful" individuals and institutions, regardless of whether our activities are mundane or transcendental. Another common expression is, "Fail to plan …