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“Krishna came again five hundred years ago as Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. This incarnation of Krishna is called a channa-avatara, which means a concealed, or hidden, avatara. Other avataras, like most of the dasa-avataras, assert themselves as the Supreme Lord. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is considered a channa-avatara because He did not assert Himself as the Supreme Lord but played the part of a devotee. The significance of His coming as a devotee is that He can show us how to be devotees. In practically any subject the teacher gives not only a theoretical explanation but also a practical demonstration.”
Build Your Spiritual Strength by Chanting, January 17, ISKCON’s Balaji Temple, NVCC, Kondwa, Pune
January 19, 2015
Dive into the Nectar
Books by Giriraj Swami
Dancing White Elephants
Traveling with Srila Prabhupada in India, August 1970-March 1972
I'll Build You a Temple
The epic story of challenge and triumph in the founding of the Juhu temple.
Watering the Seed
Anecdotes from the pastimes and teachings of Srila Prabhupada.
Many Moons
A recollection and celebration of the wonderful qualities, and activities of devotees who have left our vision
Life's Final Exam
Death and Dying from the Vedic Perspective
Deepen Your Spiritual Journey
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