A Sewing Machine for Krishna

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 →

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 →

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 →

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? →

Tough Answers, part 6

Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy Introduction July. Warm evening air. But nothing to write about. My mind was blank. Then I saw an article on Microsoft News (MSN). The title: "Tough Questions Atheists Want to Ask People Who Believe in God.” But the questions were not so tough. After all, Lord Krishna is … Continue reading Tough Answers, part 6 →

A New Look at the Creation

Naughty Krishna holding a piece of candy T hink you know all about the creation? Which version do you like, the Bible or the Big Bang? Well I’ve got another one for you. Back in 1969, I told the Vedic version to a young American man named Harry as we sat around a table at … Continue reading A New Look at the Creation →