Simple Living–High Thinking

Kali Yuga (modern) society runs in the opposite direction of the simple living, high thinking lifestyle encouraged by Srila Prabhupada and the Vedas. His instructions in this regards are relevant both materially and spiritually and these teachings cannot be minimized in developing a comprehensive social plan, and will play an essential role in providing the vision and practicum of a sustainable society.   ...Read More

Varnasrama: An Elusive Goal

The Hare Krishna movement has not fulfilled its responsibility in regards to spiritual, self-sufficient community development as envisioned by its Founder/Acarya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. If this is to change, past mistakes and misconceptions must be re-evaluated using the writings and spoken word of Srila Prabhupada as the litmus test of success. Presently there is a wide gap in the understanding of how to bridge the philosophy of Krishna consciousness to the practical skills needed to build a sustainable, spiritually-focused society. Progress is dependent on narrowing this gap.   ...Read More

New Hare Krishna Rural Life Web Site

We would like to announce to all devotees about the opening of a new web site entitled Hare Krishna Rural Life. Its goals are 1) to begin a discussion on how to practically implement the vision and instructions, in regards to rural development, of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder and acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON); 2) to develop a network with others   ...Read More