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This issue's nine feature articles cover a wide range of subjects.

Our cover story, Satyaraja Dasa's "Ramananda Samvada: The Perfect Conversation," tells of a five-hundred-year-old dialogue on Krsna consciousness that was also wide ranging, covering philosophical topics from the most basic to the most elevated. To establish the basic points, Ramananda Raya mainly quoted the Bhagavad-gita. In "Why Is the Bhagavad-gita So Pessimistic?" Caitanya Carana Dasa replies to a common question about that time-honored book of wisdom.

Several articles concern real-life application of the philosophy of Krsna consciousness. In "Abhay Charan: A Special Gift," a husband and wife face a medical decision related to their unborn child. "Playing with Krsna " discusses ways preschool children can have fun while learning about Krsna. "A Retreat for Krsna Couples" reports on a weekend seminar designed to help married couples progress harmoniously in their spiritual lives.

Deviating from these family-oriented themes, Indra Krsna Dasa's "Toward Krsna Conscious Governance" addresses a higher-level issue: the dangerous character and policies of today's political leaders. The author calls for Lord Krsna’s devotees to seek government positions, where the wisdom of Krsna’s teachings can truly guide humanity.

Hare Krsna.—Nagaraja Dasa, Editor