My Experience – Back To Godhead

“Spiritual? Are you OK?” by Gautam Saha

Jun 7, 2015 | Gautam Saha, My Experience, Volume-12 Number-06 (Indian)

Because of the unique lifestyle that a devotee practices, people often wonder if such a person is special or crazy As soon as one takes to spiritual life or Krishna consciousness, one has to face several challenges. Spiritual life does not demand that we change our... read more

When our Failure is a Success by Vraja Bihari Dasa

Sep 9, 2014 | My Experience, Volume-11 Number-09 (Indian), Vraja Bihari Dasa

Where you turn to when you fail in devotional service decides the result. Anyone who comes to ISKCON temples is immediately exposed to the chanting of the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. And those who are convinced about the philosophy of Krishna consciousness soon take up... read more

Reflections on my visit to Kumbha-Mela by Nanda Dulal Dasa

Apr 1, 2013 | My Experience, Nanda Dulal Dasa, Volume-10 Number-05 (Indian)

Prayag the king of holy places bears the confluence of the three holy rivers of India the Ganga, the Yamuna and the subterranean Sarasvati. Recently, it also was home to a confluence of transcendentalists who visited the holy site to participate in the Kumbha-mela.... read more

Adventures in Aussie Student Paradise by Devamrta Swami

Feb 1, 2013 | Devamrta Swami, My Experience, Volume-10 Number-02 (Indian)

You offended me," the young university student leaned into my face and charged.Sitting with students at the University of Melbourne, Australia's premier school, I had just finished a presentation "Consciousness: Pleasure Beyond Time and Space."... read more

My Life is a Bonus by Yugavatara Dasa

Aug 1, 2012 | My Experience, Volume-09 Number-08 (Indian), Yugavatara Dasa

It took a life-threatening accident to make a devotee appreciate the great value of life. It was December 16, 2011. I was driving on National Highway No. 4 toward Satara, Maharashtra. By the time I had passed Pune it was 7:30 pm. I usually avoid... read more

Dealing with a Dying One by Radhika Krpa Devi Dasi

Apr 1, 2012 | My Experience, Radhika Krpa Devi Dasi, Volume-09 Number-04 (Indian)

Despite showing no interest in spiritual life, an old man receives Krishna’s mercy during his last moments. It is too early to retire. I have so much work to do.” These were the words of my 75-year-old father-in-law when my spiritual master,... read more