a short story 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 of strawberries was … Continue reading A Sewing Machine for Krishna
Category: Hare Krishna
Insulting Krishna?
a short story 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 in,” said a … Continue reading Insulting Krishna?
Lord Nityananda’s Lotus Feet
a poem Lord Nityananda (left) is actually Krishna’s bother, Balarama. Lord Chaitanya (right) is Krishna. Together they are God manifesting himself in two forms but in the guise of devotees to enjoy the happiness that devotees feel. Lord Nityananda Rama’s lotus feet Are like a million moons with cooling light. They guide me as I fumble in … Continue reading Lord Nityananda’s Lotus Feet
To A Great Soul 2025
Krishna and orange candy Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy Here is my yearly tribute to my spiritual master, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, on the anniversary of his appearance in this world in 1896. Nighttime. 9:00 PM. Looking at a picture of Srila Prabhupada in England while I run my beads through my … Continue reading To A Great Soul 2025
About Me
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 Hare Krishna follower for fifty-nine years. I joined in New York in 1966, when I met my spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. But the … Continue reading About Me
The Witch’s Tale
Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy Note: After I posted my article “Krishna and the Witch,” describing how Lord Krishna killed the demoniac witch Putana, 5,000 years ago, then my godbrother Yogesvara Dasa (Joshua M. Green) suggested that I try telling the incident from the witch’s point of view. So I tried. It’s not … Continue reading The Witch’s Tale
Krishna and the Witch
a retelling Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy T he woman was lost in thought: The king wants me to kill some baby named Krishna. I’ve already killed so many. If I can’t kill one more, then my name isn’t Putana. Ha ha! This Krishna lives in Vrindaban, so I’d better go. But first, … Continue reading Krishna and the Witch
The Tyrant Who Got His Guts Ripped Out by God
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 by God himself. Hiranya Kashipu was the tyrant's … Continue reading The Tyrant Who Got His Guts Ripped Out by God
The Sage and the Hunter
a retelling Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy Note: This piece is a retelling of an event recounted in the Vedic scriptures. I have added some details and left out some others, but I have not changed the basic story or message. I have retold the event in the form of a modern short … Continue reading The Sage and the Hunter
Can White Turn Red?
What Color Is an Indian? Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy I t was like a punch in the gut when I saw an article about the female singer and American-Indian activist Buffy Sainte-Marie. Now I have never met Buffy Sainte-Marie and I have only heard a few of her songs, so why did … Continue reading Can White Turn Red?
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