Mayapur Festival
Hare Krsna Prabhus, We're in the middle of the Mayapur Festival in Sridham Mayapur. Today is the third day of the Navadvipa Mandala Parikrama, there's two parties going separately (walking an average of five miles a day) to many of the different holy places commemorating the pastimes of Gaura Nitai. About three thousand devotees accompanied by eleven sanyasis are taking part in this most ecstatic event. On the second day after...
Bio of George
Dear Book Distribution Seminar, Please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Srila Prabhupada! The following story took place some time back but it can maybe still be used The day was Saturday and we were on the Plaza in Kansas City. As we approached one group of men the thought came to mind that they were riding some bus. Mostly because of the badges they had dangling around there necks and this is common for public transport...
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