Articles tagged as Radha-damodara-das

• The Last Journey of Radha Damodara Das

  On October 16th, the ashes of leading Russian devotee Radha Damodara Das were placed in the holy river Yamuna.  

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  Radha Damodar Das, One of the First Soviet Devotees Passes Away

  Radha Damodar Das, One of the First Devotees in the Soviet Union passed away on September 3rd evening succumbing to lung cancer.  ISKCON Communications Director Anuttama Dasa remembers: "Radha Damodara prabhu was a true, humble and dedicated servant of his guru maharaja and Srila Prabhupada. Despite the dangers and troubles of being a Krishna devotee in the early years in Russia, Radha Damodara was fully committed to Lord Caitanya's mission."

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  Radha Damodar Das, One of the First Devotees in the Soviet Union, Is Gravely Ill

  In May 1983, Radha Damodara was arrested and imprisoned for his faith. While in prison, he had to work in dangerous conditions, which included using a poisonous glue. He also suffered from malnutrition. Nevertheless, Radha Damodar continued to follow the principles of Krishna Consciousness and to preach. His health suffered, especially his lungs. Today, it is the lungs that have been affected by a dangerous disease.