Bal Thackeray Mourned by Millions by Giriraja Swami
A senior ISKCON leader remembers his help with gratitude. Balasaheb Keshav Thackeray, the founder and chief of the Shivsena political party, passed away in Mumbai on November 17, at the age of 86. The next day, an estimated one million people assembled at... read moreReflection on Titanic Disasters by Giriraja Swami
Without realizing Krishna as the ultimate real shelter, we can never attain peace and happiness in this material world. To mark the centennial of the sinking of the luxury liner Titanic, which went to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean early in the morning... read more
Dam Maro Dam, Hare Krishna Hare Rama by Giriraja Swami
An early ISKCON devotee recalls how a Hindi movie song popularized the Hare Krishna mantra. After the Delhi pandal program in 1971, Srila Prabhupada got an invitation to go to Madras. But he was planning to go to Vrindavana, taking his disciples... read more
Srila Prabhupadas Mercy by Giriraja Swami
An early disciple of Srila Prabhupada reminisces some old stories with profound lessons for the present time. This article is based on a talk given by the author on Srila Prabhupada’s disappearance day in 2009. We have gathered at the lotus feet of... read more