Many people are appreciating our books.

Prisoners Reaching Out

Feelings of Gratitude-Letters to the Prison Ministry

We receive over 300-400 letters per month from inmates writing us for inspiration and asking for materials to be sent into the prisons. It is a very enlivening service, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve and connect with these souls.

Sri Guru and Gauranga

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Dear Devotees,

Greetings of Love, Joy and Peace. Please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Thanks for the nice letter and the story from the Krishna Book (Mother Yasoda binds Lord Krishna). I really consider you to be a divine inspiration for me as I continue forward on my journey of self realization.

I have received a nice study course on the Bhagavad-Gita and japa mala beads. I have been chanting Hare Krishna on rosary beads. I enjoy chanting, and I chant everyday. Chanting definitely connects me to the eternal source of enlightenment and bliss. This source is Krishna. Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The essence and total foundation of all religion is to be found in Krishna consciousness. Krishna consciousness uplifts humanity and generations, true peace for everyone that becomes a part of it.

If a person walks with Krishna, that person will never experience anxiety or turmoil. The inner peace that results from worshipping Krishna is spirituality at its highest point. Vegetarianism is the natural outgrowth of a genuine and humane spirituality. Killing innocent animals can never be justified. Gambling, gossiping, speaking profanity, eating meat or doing alcohol/cigarettes/drugs can never be justified. Things which impede and retard spiritual realization should be avoided in all situations. In this age of Kali (Age of Quarrel and Confusion), a practicing Hare Krishna has the good fortune of being able to help deliver peace to the world. The overall love of Krishna embraces a beautiful philosophy that allows a person to see beyond the concept of separation. All of the violence, wars, hate, racism, etc. can be traced to a personŐs detachment from their spiritual source (Krishna). I definitely know that Krishna consciousness is the true spiritual path because of the pure happiness that I have received by chanting the maha mantra.

Bhakta Robert, Brunswick NC

We have recently received a letter from the Christian chaplain asking us to send books into the Santo Rosa Prison in Milton, Florida. He says that he was given our name and address from one inmate there and they would be happy to receive a gift of books to help the inmates there who are interested in such topics. We are sending books next week. Many people are appreciating our books. So we continue to seek ways of getting more books into prisons.

Opportunity to Preach

The Prison in Atascadero, Calif is looking for a devotee to go into the prison twice a month and give classes to the inmates there. If anyone is interested please contact Mother Shyama Priya, ISKCON Prison Ministry:

Tel: 352-870-5489