Krishna

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The Bhagavad-gita is highly recommended for anyone interested in spirituality and the meaning of life. One of the world's best known literatures, it is often considered the essence of all wisdom. It's a conversation between the military hero Arjuna and his friendadvisorcharioteer Krishna, spoken just before the apocalyptic Battle of Kurukshetra. Subjects they discuss include the eternality of the self, destiny, the source of our being, and how to achieve genuine, long-term peace and happiness.

A two-volume illustrated memoir of Yamuna devione of the first pioneers to help establish the Hare Krishna movement in the western worldwhose singing, cookbooks, artistry, and compassion continue to inspire new generations of Krishna devotees. Yamuna devi was one of the first pioneers to help establish the Hare Krishna movement in the western world. She met her guru, Srila Prabhupada, in New York City in 1966, and from then on became one of the movement's most visible and influential members.

This is the PDF edition of the MayJune 2017 issue of BTG, a 64 page magazine that focuses on Krishna consciousness. Back to Godhead is a magazine offering articles and information on Krishna consciousness (or bhakti-yoga). The magazine is published six time each year, and is available here per issue, or as a subscription. Back to Godhead is also available online at: btg.krishna.com

As yoga grows in popularity, there is also a growing need for clear and authoritative information about the actual objective of yoga. Krishna, who spoke the ancient yoga guidebook Bhagavad-gita five thousand years ago in India, explains that the whole point of yoga is to promote physical and mental peace, so that one can meditate on the Supreme Person dwelling within.

In Volume One of Sri Brhad-Bhagavatamrta, the great sage Narada, a pure devotee of Krishna, travels from earth to heaven and the spiritual world in search of the greatest recipient of Krishna's mercy. As he proceeds on his journey, Narada meets many pure devotees of Krishna and gives evidence to show how that devotee has been favored by Krishna. Each devotee, embarrassed to hear himself praised, recommends that Narada visit another devotee.