about me * read: 3 minutes * Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy W ant to know who I am? Me too. I’m still trying to find out. But here’s what I’ve learned so far: I’ve been a Haré Krishna follower for sixty years. I joined in New York in 1966, when I met … Continue reading About Me
Tribute To a Great Soul 2026
** read: 8 minutes •• Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy Here is my yearly tribute to my spiritual master, Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, on the anniversary of his appearance in this world in 1896. I' m in my room, sitting in front of my computer. I should be chanting Hare Krsna, … Continue reading Tribute To a Great Soul 2026
The Rain God
a short story ** read: 5 minutes •• Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy R ama Das sat on a bench at the edge of the park, facing into the city. Across the street was a row of stores. He started fingering his beads and murmuring the Haré Krishna mantra. A cool wind was … Continue reading The Rain God
The Soul of a Bird
a short story ** read: 4½ minutes •• Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy R ama Das strolled along a path in the park, chanting Haré Krishna. Suddenly he stopped. From the grass came a sound like someone whistling a long note, but high pitched and shrill. Rama took a few more steps. A … Continue reading The Soul of a Bird
A Humble State of Mind
an italian sonnet * read: 2 minutes * I want to chant Lord Krishna’s holy name For this I need need a humble state of mind But where on earth can someone ever find A mind that’s made the jump from wild to tame? I know I’ve only got myself to blame I should have left my cares and … Continue reading A Humble State of Mind
The Tyrant Who Got His Guts Ripped Out by God
a retelling * read: 8 minutes * Sri Krishna Are you fed up with all the little caesars trying to take over the world today? I sure am. But don’t give up hope. Read on to find out how the most horrible tyrant in the universe ended up getting his guts ripped out... and … Continue reading The Tyrant Who Got His Guts Ripped Out by God
Airplane Karma
a short story * read: 6 minutes * Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy T he smell of disinfectant mixed with room freshener filled the airplane cabin. There were sounds of people moving here and there, stowing their carry-ons, and finding their seats. The cabin was oppressively hot. Lalita Dasi’s carry-on was a bit … Continue reading Airplane Karma
A Feast of Banana Skins
a story within a story * read: 8 minutes * Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy A hot summer afternoon in the park. An occasional cloud drifted lazily in the bright blue sky. The warm breeze carried the scent of peonies, and a cricket was chirping in a bush. Two figures dressed in Hare … Continue reading A Feast of Banana Skins
A Sewing Machine for Krishna
a short story read: 6 minutes Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy G ladys Murphy opened her front door. There on the porch stood her daughter Lauren. Gladys smiled. “Oh it’s you. I was expecting the repairman. Come on in, honey.” Lauren took a few steps inside, then stopped and inhaled deeply. A smell … Continue reading A Sewing Machine for Krishna
Insulting Krishna?
a short story read: 3 minutes Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy Two young devotee males dressed in saffron robes and wearing saffron baseball caps walked up to the door. “Should we really bother Guruji with this?” said Rama. “You won’t be peaceful if you don’t,” said Nitai. Rama knocked on the door. “Come … Continue reading Insulting Krishna?