Author Archives: Das
After-birth abortion: newborns are not persons
Two Australian doctors of philosophy have presented arguments in a medical journal that after-birth abortion should be allowed. They assert, “There are two reasons which, taken together, justify this claim: (1) The moral status of an infant is equivalent to … more
Let them eat nuts and bolts
Forbes reveals that farmers are at the top of the list of careers headed for the dustbin in the US: food production increasingly outsourced. Jobs Outlook 2012: Careers Headed For The Dustbin Forbes – JENNA GOUDREAU – Feb 7, 2012 … more
Evidence of ancient, worldwide Vedic civilization
In 2007, Times of India reported the unearthing of an ancient Vishnu idol in an old village in Russia: Ancient Vishnu idol found in Russian town Times of India – PTI – Jan 4, 2007 MOSCOW: An ancient Vishnu idol … more
Hypocrisy behind prosecutor’s application to ban Bhagavad-gita As It Is
‘Ban Gita’ court battle restarts in Russia Samay Live – Feb 16, 2012 – Nearly two months after a Russian court rejected a ban on a translated version of Bhagvad Gita, a top Siberian prosecutor has now demanded the removal … more
Radha Krishna Temple
This album, produced in 1971 by George Harrison on the Apple Records label, begins with “Govindam Adi Purusham”, arranged by George Harrison, who is thought to have played harmonium and bass guitar for both “Govinda” and “Hare Krishna Mantra”, with … more
Krishna comes to the rescue of Bhagavad Gita As It Is in Russia
Russian court rejects call to ban Bhagavad Gita Reuters – Dec 28, 2011 A Russian court on Wednesday rejected prosecutors’ calls to ban the Bhagavad Gita, a case that provoked protests in India, by including it on a list of … more
Kirtan of Grief
On November 14, 1977, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada passed away, surrounded by disciples singing Hare Krishna kirtan. Hansadutta was one of the disciples who had maintained a bedside vigil, singing kirtan for hours on end. After Srila … more
Prabhupada’s Bedside Vigil
In his final hours, Srila Prabhupada called for Hansadutta to sing kirtan by his bedside. Hansadutta sang for hours straight, sometimes accompanied by others in the room.
Buyers Beware
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Classic Kirtan Albums and Singles
We’ve just added to the collection: classic kirtans from record albums produced in the early days of the movement, including those produced by Hansadutta in Germany. Listen to streaming music or download the single kirtans or download entire albums, as … more