The potency of hearing the Holy Name

"When one becomes Krishna conscious, he loves everyone.  If you chant loudly Hare Krishna, even the ants and insect who is hearing, he'll be delivered, because it is spiritual vibration." -Srila Prabhupada

To much time wasted

"The main thing is, regardless of one's circumstance, to remain a servant of the spiritual master and be satisified with whatever service he offers. But if one is given time for direct devotional service, especially chanting and hearing about Krishna, it should be treasured with not a moment wasted." -H.H.Dhanurdhara Swami

Gita-nagari Rathayatra 2008

Like father like son.  Kalpavrksa dasa leading the parade just like our beloved spiritual master always did.

Best friends forever.  Vrindavani and Kirti having a deep discussion about cow protection.

Climbing Govardhana Hill.

Mother Vegavati helping the girls make their way to the top.

H.G. Ravindra Svarupa Prabhu and disciples enjoying the view from the top of Govardhana. 

Alachua bound.  Sabjimata and family in their last days at Gita nagari.

Jaganatha swami nayana patha gami bhavatu me.

Great bear and his cub.

The mercy of the Lord of the universe mixed with the sweetness of the country is always extra special. Gita-nagari Rathayatra is something you don't want to miss.  

Trying to see better

A person who sees everything in relation to the Supreme Lord, and sees all entities as His parts and parcels, and who sees the Supreme Lord within everything, never hates anything, nor any being. -Sri Isopanisad Mantra 6

Searching for peace

" It is all in Krishna. You cannot find peace outside Krishna activities, outside Krishna consciousness. That is not possible." -Srila Prabhupada

Full surrender

"Take away my will Krishna, I am Yours. Force me to do what is right and best. Use me as You like. You be my intelligence. You be my mind. You act as my will. I don't know what is best for me. In this lifetime I am trying so hard and nothing is working. I ask you to put me in the right place at the right time for the right thing. Whatever is best, whether it is auspicious or inauspicious, bring upon me what I need. My desire, my intelligence, even my will they are all contaminated. I offer them all to You, my dear Lord Shyamasundara. I am yours. You do with me what is best. Help me to be eager to accept not in a grudging mood, but with real zeal and enthusiasm, as I submit myself and ask You what can I do?" -H.H. Bhakti Tirtha Swami

Perfection equals Krishna conscious

"In the beginning there may be some failures. That is quite natural. Just as a child is trying to stand, he may fall down. But that does not mean he should give up the idea. Go on. A time will come when he will be perfect. A time will come when you'll be perfect, Krishna conscious." -Srila Prabhupada