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2005 / #39-06
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WelcomeIN THIS ISSUE we honor the memory of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami, a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the founder/acarya of the Hare Krsna movement. When Srila Prabhupada left this wLettersKrsna Loves Cows Why does Krsna love cows? Ravinder Singh Via the Internet Our Reply: Just as an ordinary human being may have affection for certain animals, so does Krsna. He is the supreme person, and he takes great plFounder’s Lecture - The Cause of All CausesLos Angeles—February 10, 1975 Nothing happens without a cause, and the origin of all causes is Krsna’s desire. by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda Founder-Ācārya of the International Society for KrishThe Mood Of SurrenderSuccess in chanting the Lord’s holy names requires both faith and a willingness to let go of harmful material attachments. By Urmila Devi Dasi This is the eighth in a series of articles on offenses to be avoided when tryRain of MercyThe Exemplary Life of Bhakti Tirtha Swami As a determined, charismatic spiritual leader, his example of dedication to the mission of the spiritual master can inspire us all. By Satyaraja Dasa BHAKTI TIRTHA Swami (1950–20Daily PrayersHeartfelt appeals to Lord Krsna in his various forms. By Bhakti Tirtha Swami My dear Lord Syama, please kindly hear my cry. Grant my devotional desires and eliminate my undevotional desires. I am your instrument; please Srila Prabhupada Speaks Out“How Can They Say There Is No Creator?” The following conversation between His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and some of his disciples took place during an early-morning walk at Venice Beach, Los AngeSpiritual PlacesThe Temple of Chenna Keshava in Belur At the heart of this exquisite display of classical Indian architecture lies a centuries-old tradition of deep devotion to the deity. By Adbhuta Hari Dasa BELUR IS A small town in soHare Krsna PeopleTaking the Long Way Home By Murari Gupta Dasa A successful physician tells his story of discovering Krsna consciousness at a young age and renewing his commitment thirty years later. CROSSING THE campus of the UniversityGuest EditorialInto the Teeth of the Wind ON AUGUST 29, the ISKCON New Orleans temple and the nearby New Talavan community were hit by Hurricane Katrina. The eye of the storm passed within ten miles of New Talavan. Remarkably, there weVedic ThoughtsThe word hari conveys various meanings, but the chief import of the word is that he (the Lord) vanquishes everything inauspicious and takes away the mind of the devotee by awarding pure transcendental love. By rememberin