Advances in Fuzzy Theory and Technology Volume I 1993

Wang, Paul P.

Bookwrights Press

Taking a page from his own life as a youngster, the author tells the story of Dr. Devi Lal, fleeing Burma as the Japanese invade with his family. They must leave behind their prosperous and happy life to traverse the mountains leading into India on foot, taking nothing with them. When they settle in western India they begin to rebuild their lives. But then the India/Pakistan divide occurs and they are Hindus in Muslim territory. Follow this family as they try to survive, stay true to their love of people of all faiths, and carve a new life in their changing world. Foreword Magazine says this book is "...extremely moving, a skilled storyteller combining suspense, coming-of-age themes and spirituality. The narrrative is compelling."

Mandalay's Child

Literature & Fiction

Sharma, Prem

United States

This beautiful Gaudiya Vaishnava classic, Sri Gauranga-Lilamrta, is an extremelyrare manuscript. The work is a result ofthe combined efforts of Srila VisvanathaChakravarti Thakura and his disciple, SrilKrishna Dasa. Srila Chakravartipada had composed the first eleven verses in Sanskrit, known as Sriman-Mahaprabhor-Ashta-Kaliya-Lila-Smarana-Mangala-Stotram, which are the seed verses or sütras that describe the eternal eightfold daily pastimes of the fair-complexioned Lord. His disciple, Sri Krishna Dasa, composed Bengali verses that expound on these elevenverses to give a fuller, more detailed picture of the Lord's daily schedule. This translation, by Dasaratha-Suta Dasa (ACBSP) brings this rare classic to the English audience in all its beauty-allowing us to follow a day in the life of the Golden Avatara.

Sri Gauranga-Lilamrta: The Nectar Pastimes of the Golden Avatara (Stories of Vaishnava Acharyas)

Religion & Spirituality

Dasa, Dasaratha-Suta

Thakura, Sri Visvanatha Chakravarti

Hinduism

This unique work was composed in 1731 A.D. by Sri Nayanananda Thakur. The word preyo is used in the Bhakti-rasamrita-sindhu as a synonym for sakhya (fraternity). Nayanananda Thakura was a resident of Mangala-dihi village, and hailed from the disciplic branch of the famous Sri Parni Gopal, who was the direct disciple of Lord Nityananda’s personal associate known as SriSundarananda Gopal. Sundarananda is celebrated as the incarnation of Sudama, one of the principal cowherd boys, who are eternal associates of Lord Balarama. These dear boyfriends incarnate on earth in order to sport with Balarama when He descends as Lord Nityananda during the performance of Gauranga-lila. This is described in the Sri Chaitanya- Charitamrita, Adi-lila, 11.13–48. The author’s composition naturally follows in the footsteps of Sudama. Therefore we find the ecstatic descriptions of a day in the life of the cowherd boys of Vraja.

Cowherd Boys Nectar: Sri Sri Preyo-Bhakti Rasarnava

Thakura, Sri Nayanananda

The founder Acharya of the Hare Krishna movement, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, was respected and loved by all his disciples. This love they had for him was not simply a formality, but a deep bond built on his kindness, compassion, and the loving dedication he showed to them, even while seriously training them in the science of Bhakti Yoga. A Bond of Love is a compilation of over 300 of his female disciples' memories about their personal interactions with Srila Prabhupada and how he influenced the rest of their lives.From an idea spawned by one of his early female disciples in 2008, the book slowly took form through the dedicated work of some of his spiritual daughters, and even some grand-daughters.Rarely does one find books written from the female disciples' perspective. As a result, this book gives a deeper understanding into how a bonafide and chaste sannyasa guru interacts lovingly yet properly with his female disciples.This is an inspiring retrospective showing how, while his female disciples' lives unfolded in numerous ways, their bond of love with their guru never wavered. Readers are quickly pulled into the heartfelt memories of these female disciples.While enlightening and uplifting to devotees of Srila Prabhupada, A Bond of Love is also an interesting sociological study of the minds of young women in the late 60s and how those who chose this spiritual path weathered the next fifty years.

A Bond of Love: Srila Prabhupada and His Daughters

disciples, Vaishnavi

Other Eastern Religions & Sacred Texts

This compilation of materials was collected faithfully over the years by Pranada devi dasi and to find all these materials separately would be a daunting task. Many of these materials are no longer available in other places. However, all are collected here for use as a definitive reference. The essays in this anthology will bring light to ISKCON members around the world. They are as applicable today as they were yesterday and can be used as a road map for ISKCON as it moves into the future. Many senior sisters and brothers, have poured out their wise hearts here, having thought deeply about this topic. They knew Srila Prabhupada and lived under his roof. In addition to essays, are letters, conference reports, articles, and more. This is not only an important book of history, but a useful resource - a veritable encyclopedia of responses to misconceptions about women and their role in Krishna consciousness. Refer regularly to this comprehensive reference and you will stand on solid ground in good company. For women ISKCON members of the present and into the future, I remind you of the true story of a young Vaishnavi who was sitting with Srila Prabhupada when he said to room full of his students, "I want all of my disciples to open temples." This 16-year old girl, a recent initiate, inquired, "Even the girls Swamiji?"Prabhupada responded, "Yes, why not? Even the girls."

The Emergence of Women's Voices in ISKCON: A Collection of Letters, Articles, Papers, and Conference Reports from 1988 to 2020

devi dasi, Pranada

Worship & Devotion

Who can have a clearer vision of a great spiritual teacher than his personal servant? The servant lives with the guru, and is with the guru in all public and private moments. It is an exceptional vantage point from which to experience a great saint. Srutakirti dasa spent over two years in the personal service one of the most influential, charismatic, spiritual personalities in the history of the world: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the Founder/Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. At the age of Seventy, when people think of retiring and sitting at home peacefully with family; Srila Prabhupada set sail from India to America to bring the whole world under one roof-creating a global spiritual family. His journey of limitless compassion is very beautifully summarized in this book of meditations by Srutakirti dasa. Srila Prabhupada was a true Acharya-teaching by example, living the life he taught others to live. Srutakirti dasa allows us to enter the world Srila Prabhupada and gives us access to many public and private pastimes.

What is the Difficulty?: Intimate Moments in the Personal Service of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

Biographies & Memoirs

dasa, Srutakirti

Leaders & Notable People

375 Vegetarian and Plant-based recipes for 200+ 
with recipes contributed by 60 veteran ISKCON cooks 
Internationally famous chef, Kurma dasa, has opened his treasure trove of time-tested prasadam recipes from five decades of quantity cooking. FEAST includes Srila Prabhupadaís original recipes, ISKCON kitchen classics, and modern favourites. Assisted by veteran chefs Gopati dasa and Apurva dasa, along with recipes from 60 other culinary giants, Kurma presents 375 meticulous, large-sized vegetarian and plant-based (vegan) recipes. 
This definitive quantity cookbook is a legacy offering by ISKCONís first generation for future chefs, and for the upliftment of human society at large. Srila Prabhupada writes, "Simply by liberal distribution of prasad and sankirtana, the whole world can become peaceful and prosperous."(SB 4.12.10, purport) 
In addition to 12 chapters of crystal-clear recipes, FEAST includes: 40 feast menus and 39 fascinating kitchen vignettes, Biographies and memories from some of the worldís most influential Hare Krishna cooks, Original kitchen standards and prasadam instructions from Srila Prabhupada, Extensive kitchen tips and ingredient provenance for quantity cooking, Entertaining prasadam adventure stories by Srila Prabhupadaís disciples, Over 100 lively quotations of prasadam realizations and experiences. Now you can confidently prepare: Sumptuous multi-course Sunday feasts, Nourishing ashram and temple breakfasts, lunches and dinners, Special banquets and events catering, Picnics and retreats, Rathayatras and other festival catering in quantities to feed 200-9,000.

FEAST: Quantity Cooking for Krishna's Kitchen

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Dasa, Kurma

Dasa, Apurva

Dasa, Gopati

Vegetarian & Vegan

Writings in Pursuit of Virtue

Dasa, Sesa

Religious Studies

Steven J. Rosen's latest work on Sri Chaitanya (1486-1534) follows in a line of publications that are dedicated to disseminating knowledge of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, commonly known in the West as the Hare Krishna movement. A collection of his own essays, written for scholar and practitioner alike, Chaitanyology allows entrance into an otherwise esoteric phenomenon, highlighting both its intellectual and mystical elements. In this volume, we find thoroughly researched accounts of Sri Chaitanya's life narrative as well as articles on key subjects that show why his life has special meaning for practitioners today. "Steven J. Rosen's latest contribution to the study of Chaitanya, follows in the wake of his lifelong and voluminous contribution to the field, appreciated by scholars and practitioners alike. Rosen, in his signature fashion, brings a scholarly voice to the life, philosophy and historical background of this consequential spiritual fi gure-a voice that contributes both to academic research in this fi eld, and to the intellectual fabric of practitioners' understanding of their own canonical tradition. "Drawing on obscure texts, original research, and the research of numerous scholars, Rosen presents an eminently readable and well researched volume of intriguing detail, documenting little known facts and important observations that are sure to not only allow readers entrance into Chaitanya and his world, but also help one in one's own spiritual quest. Essential reading for both scholars of Indian religion and devotees of all persuasions."- Edwin Bryant, Professor of Hindu Philosophy and Religion, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Chaitanyology: A Collection of Essays on Śrī Chaitanya (Stories of Vaishnava Acharyas)

Rosen, Steven J.

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