Finding India’s Spiritual Culture in America by Isvara Puri Dasa
An Indian immigrant to America discovers the true substance of the religion of his youth. I am Indian by origin, but I came to the U.S.A. as a graduate student in January of 1964. I was part of the first wave of immigrants from my country, and we all found this... read moreMy Dear Friend by Abhinandana Dasa
Care and affection of a friend during difficulty brings the author to the shelter of Lord Krishna. Dr. Hiranandani’s words poured into my ears like molten lead. “You cannot work in a noisy place.” My mind turned blank. My recent job at the... read more
My Son Leads The Way by Krsna Kumari Devi Dasi
When her son joined the Hare Krishnas, she wasn’t sure what to think, but was determined to find out more. At age nineteen, my son moved to Portland, Oregon, USA, to live with a friend and his family. His goal was to be in a rock-and-roll band and become... read more
Moving Forward by Brenda Lee Riley
Adversities and a natural attraction to spiritual things prepared her to receive the Gita with eagerness and hope. I was born and raised in Butler County, Ohio, USA, not far from the river city of Cincinnati. I loved reading and read nearly everything I could... read more