diary

 The auspicious month of Kårttika, which began on November 1, is attracting pilgrims from all over India to Vrindavana. Unfortunately, few ISKCON devotees have come due to the threat of terrorism. Vrindavana is therefore relatively quiet now, and in such a tranquil environment it is easier to fix my mind on hearing and chanting. I … Read more

[siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Headline_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget]     O brother! When you close your eyes in death, where will your loving wife, children, brothers, and relatives be? Where will your good qual-ities be? Where will your fame be? Where will your pride, wealth, educa-tion, control over others, powers, and opulence be? O learned and intelli-gent friend! Why do you not renounce these things … Read more

 Because of the threat of war in Afghanistan and unrest in the surrounding region, I decided to postpone my trip to India until the situation cleared. Instead, I flew to the United States to visit one or two temples and associate with several godbrothers. My flight out of London was one of the first to … Read more