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Got questions? Here you can mine the vast knowledge of the ancient Vedic texts through the works of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Browse through our online catalog of available titles on Bhakti-yoga, self-realization, and practical spiritual life, or preview books by downloading free PDFs.

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July 2009: What's New on Krishna.com

What is real happiness? Who is Gopal Bhatta Goswami? What’s really wrong with the economy? What really happened on July 11th, 1966?

ISKCON incorporated, 1966

It Was Forty-three Years Ago This Month

July 11, 1966. 26 Second Avenue, New York City: A few sympathetic, interested people gather in a small downtown storefront to help an Indian swami’s mission by adding their signature to a legal document.

Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura

Sharagrahi Vaishnava

In beautiful poetic form, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura laments for the condition of the fallen soul. Then, with hope in his words, he describes the re-awakening of Krishna consciousness.

Back to Godhead, May/June 2009

The Best Benediction: Why Krishna’s holy names are the greatest treasure. Also: Lord Parashurama’s Revolution, Vedic Wisdom Reaches Finland’s Schools, Parenting as Service to God, and more.

Lord Ramachandra.

Lord Rama

In a previous age, Krishna appeared as King Rama, whose pastimes are retold in the epic Ramayana. Here’s a short summary.

April 2009

April 2009: What's New on Krishna.com

What do Vrindavan Live Audio, Lord Rama, Superbirds, and Japa Seminars have in common? They’re all new this month on Krishna.com!

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