Ratha Yatra in America (1967–Present) By Lokanath Mishra Origins in the U.S. (1967–1970s).• 1967 – San Francisco, CA. The Western world’s first Ratha Yatra rolled through Golden Gate Park after Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada asked his early disciples to organize the festival; the San Francisco temple was soon nicknamed “New Jagannatha Puri.” The event […]
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The Impact of the Hare Krishna Movement and the Radha Madhav Dham in America By Lokanath Mishra Among the many expressions of Hinduism in America, two movements have stood out for their influence and visibility: the Hare Krishna Movement (ISKCON) and the Radha Madhav Dham (Radha Madhab Movement) in Austin, Texas. Each has contributed in
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The Growing Interest of Americans in Practicing Hinduism By Lokanath Mishra Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, has taken a fascinating journey to reach American soil. Over the past century and a half, it has moved from being virtually unknown to becoming a significant spiritual and cultural influence. Today, millions of Americans actively practice
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The Life of Krishna Beyond Kansa (Collected from the Bhāgavata Purāṇa – Skandha 10–11, Harivaṁśa – Viṣṇu Parva, Viṣṇu Purāṇa – Book 5, and episodes from the Mahābhārata by Lokanath Mishra) After Kansa’s Fall When Kansa fell lifeless in the arena, Mathurā rejoiced. Vasudeva and Devakī were freed from their long captivity, and Krishna, along
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The Bhagavad Gītā — An Authoritative Overview By Lokanath Mishra: What it is (and where it sits)• A 700-verse philosophical dialogue between Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna, set on the battlefield of Kurukṣetra just as the Mahābhārata war begins.• Embedded in the Mahābhārata, Bhīṣma Parva (traditional vulgate: chs. 23–40).• Framed by Arjuna’s moral crisis and Kṛṣṇa’s teaching
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O Radhe, Please Give Me Back My Flute ( Collected from different Puranas and collected by Lokanath Mishra) Lord Shri Krishna and His enchanting flute are inseparable. The melodious sound of His flute captivates the three worlds. That divine music reverberates and echoes in the consciousness of all beings. The pulsation of every life is
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The Story of Krishna’s Childhood and Youth (collected from the Bhagavata Purana, Harivamsha, and Vishnu Purana by Lokanath Mishra) The Infancy in Gokula After Vasudeva placed Krishna in Yashoda’s care, the child grew among cowherds in the village of Gokula. Though appearing as an ordinary infant, his divine play (lila) soon revealed itself.• Putana’s Death
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The Story of Kansa ( part -2 continued from part-1) (as collected from the Bhagavata Purana, Harivamsha, and allied Puranas by Lokanath Mishra) From that day onward, Kansa kept a sharp watch on Devaki. In time, she conceived and gave birth to her first child. True to his word, Vasudeva took the infant to Kansa.
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The Story of Kansa ( part-1) ( as collected from the Bhagavata Purana, Harivamsha, and allied Puranas by Lokanath Mishra) In a former birth, Kansa had been the demon Kalanemi. During the Treta Yuga, when Hanuman was on his way to fetch the life-restoring sanjivani herb to save Lakshmana, Kalanemi attempted to block his path.
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The Birth of Kansa – A Story from Ancient India ( Written by Lokanath Mishra based upon Brahma Vaivarta Purana , a Purana with many elaborations on Krishna’s life andHarivamsha , an appendix to the Mahabharata, which narrates genealogies and additional stories of Krishna’s family) A long time ago, during the Dwapara Yuga ( in
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