Krishna.com Sanga

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Harinama Dasi reads from the epic Ramayana as a meditation to prepare for Lord Ramachandra's appearance day on March 26th. Many millennia ago in the age called Treta-yuga, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Sri Krishna appeared as King Rama, or Ramachandra. His adventures were recorded by the poet Valmiki in the Sanskrit scripture Ramayana, the world's oldest book. For more information about Lord Rama, visit Krishna.com at the following link: http://www.krishna.com/main.php?id=674 English translations of the Ramayana are available from the Krishna.com Store. Here are some links: Ramayana, India's Immortal Tale (retold by Krishna Dharma) http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3670 Ramayana: The Story of Lord Rama (retold by Purnaprajna) http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2940 The Ramayana, MP3 CD Audio Book (narrated by Amala Bhakta) http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2468 Ramayana Comic Books (Amar Chitra Katha) http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3002 The Adventures of Rama DVD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1146 Sita's Wedding DVD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=839 Ramayana Coloring Book http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2349

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Nagaraja reads the Vedic Thoughts from the March / April 2007 issue of our Back to Godhead magazine. In news from our gift store, Loka informs us of new items. (Find links below.) Finally, Manu interviews Ganga, a very important member of our Krishna.com team. Here are links for the items discussed in this episode: Kids’ Drum: http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4746 “Black Lotus.” http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4749 New bindis: http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3172 http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2545 http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3170 http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2546 http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2810 http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3034 2007 Gods & Goddesses calendar http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4186

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. This week is Gaura Purnima, the holy appearance celebration of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the avatar of Krishna who appeared on Earth some 520 years ago. In this episode, Nagaraja reads the editorial from the March / April 2007 issue of our Back to Godhead magazine. In news from our gift store, Loka concentrates on items that help us remember Lord Chaitanya. (Find links below.) Finally, this week, Harinama reads to us about Lord Chaitanya. Here are links for the items discussed in this episode: Caitanya Caritamrta, 9 Volume Set http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=797 Caitanya Charitamrta, Compact 9-Volume Set http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3403 Caitanya Caritamrta, 1 Volume http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1786 Shri Chaitanya-charitamrita Retold http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=806 Teachings of Lord Caitanya http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=725 Shri Chaitanya-charitamrita Retold http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=806 Prema Vivarta: Divine Transformations of Spiritual Love http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1641 Sri Caitanya Candramrtam http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2912 Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, MP3 CD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2465 Teachings of Lord Caitanya, MP3 CD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2470 Chaitanya Bhagavata, MP3 http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1868 Nimai of Nadia, DVD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1149 Nilacala Mahaprabhu, DVD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1150

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Nagaraja reads the Welcome letter from the March / April 2007 issue of our Back to Godhead magazine, to give you a glimpse of what's inside. If you like what you hear and you are not a subscriber, give it a try at http://btg.krishna.com/main.php?id=831 In news from our gift store, Loka talks about some of the items we've received. There's the third installment of the "Following Srila Prabhupada" DVD series. And, at the request of our cutomers, we now are able to offer books from the Indian BBT in some of the major Indian languages. (Find links to all the individual products below.) Finally, Manu highlights this week's new content on the Krishna.com website. Find out how Krishna.com is celebrating the appearance of Lord Chaitanya, the avatar of Krishna who appeared on Earth some 520 years ago. Check out our new webcams broadcasting live from Lord Chaitanya's birthplace in Mayapur, India. Hope you enjoy the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. Your friends at Krishna.com Here are links for the items discussed in this episode. New items featured in the Krishna.com Store this week: BBT Books in Indian Languages Bengali: Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Bengali http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4714 Nectar of Devotion, Bengali http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4726 Nectar of Instruction, Bengali http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4722 Science of Self-Realization, Bengali http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4737 Sri Isopanisad, Bengali http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4729 Teachings of Lord Chaitanya, Bengali http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4734 Gujarati: Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Gujarati http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4715 Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Gujarati http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4720 Nectar of Devotion, Gujarati http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4727 Nectar of Instruction, Gujarati http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4723 Science of Self-Realization, Gujarati http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4738 Sri Isopanisad, Gujarati http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4730 Teachings of Lord Caitanya, Gujarati http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4735 Hindi: Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Hindi http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4713 Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hindi http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4719 Nectar of Devotion, Hindi http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4725 Science of Self-Realization, Hindi http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4736 Teachings of Lord Chaitanya, Hindi http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4733 Tamil: Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Tamil http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4716 Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Tamil http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4721 Nectar of Devotion, Tamil http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4728 Nectar of Instruction, Tamil http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4724 Science of Self-Realization, Tamil http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4739 Sri Isopanisad, Tamil http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4731 Telugu: Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Telugu http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4717 Urdu: Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Urdu http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4718 Sri Isopanisad, Urdu http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4732 New DVD From Yaduvara Dasa: Following Srila Prabhupada: A Chronological Series, Part 3, DVD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4712 Parts 1 and 2 are also available: Following Srila Prabhupada: A Chronological Series, DVD 1 http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4234 Following Srila Prabhupada: A Chronological Series Part 2, DVD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4580 New Audio CDs for kids (and their parents): Krishna Pastimes Vol.1, CD http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4706 Krishna Pastime

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Nagaraja reads "A Life of Ideal Service" from the March / April 2007 issue of Back to Godhead magazine. This is an obituary article about the life of His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami, a life-long devotee of Krishna who recently passed away. During his lifetime, he spread Krishna consciousness around the world, especially in his home state of Manipur, India. He directed the Bhaktivedanta Institute to further the scientific study of the soul. And he organized two world congresses for the Synthesis of Science and Religion, attended by scientists, nobel laureates and religious leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In news from our web gift store, Loka talks about some of the items we've received from India: musical instruments like tablas and mrdangas, and new women's clothing.

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. We highlight four new books about Krishna that just arrived from India: A new translation of Rupa Goswami's Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu (2 Volumes) by Bhanu Swami. The Glories of Ekadasi, translated by Bhumipati Dasa, describes the stories of the 26 Ekadasi (fasting) days in the Vaishnava calendar year. And two historical commentaries on Lord Krishna's Bhagavad-gita by eminent Vaishnava scholars, now available in English: Saratha-varsini-tika, by Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura, and Gita Bhusana, by Baladeva Vidyabhusana. You'll also hear an up-close and personal interview with Mayapur Lila Dasi, one of our staff members who comes to us from South Africa. She talks about her first encounter with Krishna consciousness, her childhood growing up in a South African Catholic school, the ongoing dialogue of faith with her devout Catholic mother, and about how she finally ended up at Krishna.com and Back to Godhead magazine.

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Nagaraja reads inspirational quotes from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue of Back to Godhead magazine. Loka showcases new music: Krishna Lila by DJ Cheb i Sabbah, and talks about the beautiful "Art of Transcendence" book, filled with hundreds of paintings of Krishna and His pastimes. Finally, we begin a segment of sharing the stories of the people working at Krishna.com, starting with Madhava, our staff writer, from Ireland.

Welcome to Episode Nine of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Ganga interviews the staff about what inspires them in their Krishna consciousness during the holiday season. We thank our volunteers and donors who give selfessly to this project, helping to spread Krishna's message around the world. You can see a map of where our visitors are coming from at the bottom of our Krishna.com home page.

Welcome to Episode Eight of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this edition: Nagaraja Dasa, the editor of Back to Godhead magazine, reads his editorial from the upcoming issue: "Evidence of What's Important." News From the Store. Ganga reviews a new children's book, Before the Beginning, the first volume in a series called Krishna Bedtime Stories. Finally, the web team takes you on a tour of our new Krishna.com webcasting facilities at the Alachua Krishna temple.

Welcome to Episode Seven of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this epsiode: Hot off the press: Nagaraja introduces the January/Feburary 2007 issue of Back to Godhead magazine, telling us what's inside. Loka gives tips on how to make your holiday shopping easier at the Krishna.com store. Manu, Tamra and Bala talk statistics: How many people visited Krishna.com this past month, what lanugages they speak, what browsers and screen resolution they're using, and the top 10 pages viewed.