Category Archives: A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Big beads
Sometime in the early 70’s (73 or 74) Prabhupada came to Hawaii, and I also came there from Germany to see him and briefly act as his secretary. The first Sunday Feast he was there, all the fringe devotees who … more
It is all your mercy
In Germany, while on a morning walk, a helicopter passed overhead. Prabhupada looked up and asked, “What is that?” Someone informed him, “A helicopter.” Then Prabhupada laughed and said once Shyamasundar arranged to have him picked up at Heathrow airport … more
Sweet balls
In the early days of ISKCON, when there were hardly more than 30 devotees in all, there was a constant strain over prasadam consumption. In one such instance, Kirtanananda (who was a good cook and foremost disciple) always tried to … more
Prabhupada in Germany, 1974
Dear Hansadutta, Please accept my humble obeisances all glories to Srila Prabhupada. That picture currently on your front page is one of the best pictures ever, do you know if it is within the vedabase?