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Welcome to Episode 18 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Nagaraja reads the welcome letter from the May / June 2007 issue of our Back to Godhead magazine, to give you a glimpse of what's inside. If you like what you hear and you are not yet a subscriber, give it a try at Krishna.com/magazine.In news from our gift store, Loka concentrates on new items just arrived. (Find links below.)Finally, this week, Manu interviews Titiksava Karunika Dasa, the singer, songwriter and guitar player known for his bands Krishnautix and Namrock.Let us know how you like our Sanga podcasts. Send us your feedback. Email us: Sanga [at] Krishna.com.Here are links for the items discussed in this episode:Black Lotushttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4749Spiritual First Aid Kithttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2642 Pin-tuck Pants & Kurti, Celtic bluehttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4780Pin-tuck Pants & Kurti, Heather Greenhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4778Pin-tuck Pants & Kurti, Highland Rosehttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4779Desert Song White Dresshttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4781Sleeveless Kurti and Pants, Olive Linenhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4777Sleeveless Kurti and Pants, Peach Linenhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4776Tuxedo Front Kurti, Mimosahttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4770Tuxedo Front Kurti, Island Bluehttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4769Brijbasi Blouse, Dawnhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4768Brijbasi Blouse, Duskhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4767Chikan Kurti, Ocean Bluehttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4761Chikan Kurti, Parrot Greenhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4763Chikan Kurti, Spring Greenhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4764Chikan Kurti, Twilight Purplehttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4762Chikan Kurti, Pink Chiffonhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4766Silk-look Kurti, Boysenberryhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4771Silk-look Kurti, Ivoryhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4772Maharani Extra-Long Kurtihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4773

Welcome to Episode 17 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast.In this episode, Harinama Dasi reads from the epic Ramayana as a meditation to prepare for Lord Ramachandra's appearance day on March 26th.Many millennia ago in the age called Treta-yuga, the Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Sri Krishna appeared as King Rama, or Ramachandra. His adventures were recorded by the poet Valmiki in the Sanskrit scripture Ramayana, the world's oldest book.For more information about Lord Rama, visit Krishna.com at the followinglink:http://www.krishna.com/main.php?id=674English translations of the Ramayana are available from the Krishna.com Store. Here are some links:Ramayana, India's Immortal Tale (retold by Krishna Dharma)http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3670Ramayana: The Story of Lord Rama (retold by Purnaprajna)http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2940The Ramayana, MP3 CD Audio Book (narrated by Amala Bhakta)http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2468Ramayana Comic Books (Amar Chitra Katha)http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3002The Adventures of Rama DVDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1146Sita's Wedding DVDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=839Ramayana Coloring Bookhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2349

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Nagaraja reads the Vedic Thoughts from the March / April 2007 issue of our Back to Godhead magazine.In news from our gift store, Loka informs us of new items. (Find links below.)Finally, Manu interviews Ganga, a very important member of our Krishna.com team.Here are links for the items discussed in this episode:Kids’ Drum:http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4746“Black Lotus.”http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4749New bindis:http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3172http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2545http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3170http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2546http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2810http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=30342007 Gods & Goddesses calendarhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4186

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast.This week is Gaura Purnima, the holy appearance celebration of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the avatar of Krishna who appeared on Earth some 520 years ago.In this episode, Nagaraja reads the editorial from the March / April 2007 issue of our Back to Godhead magazine.In news from our gift store, Loka concentrates on items that help us remember Lord Chaitanya. (Find links below.)Finally, this week, Harinama reads to us about Lord Chaitanya.Here are links for the items discussed in this episode:Caitanya Caritamrta, 9 Volume Sethttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=797Caitanya Charitamrta, Compact 9-Volume Sethttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=3403Caitanya Caritamrta, 1 Volumehttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1786Shri Chaitanya-charitamrita Retoldhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=806Teachings of Lord Caitanyahttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=725Shri Chaitanya-charitamrita Retoldhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=806Prema Vivarta: Divine Transformations of Spiritual Lovehttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1641Sri Caitanya Candramrtamhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2912Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, MP3 CDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2465Teachings of Lord Caitanya, MP3 CDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=2470Chaitanya Bhagavata, MP3http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1868Nimai of Nadia, DVDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1149Nilacala Mahaprabhu, DVDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=1150

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast.In this episode, Nagaraja reads the Welcome letter from the March / April 2007 issue of our Back to Godhead magazine, to give you a glimpse of what's inside. If you like what you hear and you are not a subscriber, give it a try at http://btg.krishna.com/main.php?id=831In news from our gift store, Loka talks about some of the items we've received. There's the third installment of the "Following Srila Prabhupada" DVD series. And, at the request of our cutomers, we now are able to offer books from the Indian BBT in some of the major Indian languages. (Find links to all the individual products below.)Finally, Manu highlights this week's new content on the Krishna.com website. Find out how Krishna.com is celebrating the appearance of Lord Chaitanya, the avatar of Krishna who appeared on Earth some 520 years ago. Check out our new webcams broadcasting live from Lord Chaitanya's birthplace in Mayapur, India.Hope you enjoy the Krishna.com Sanga podcast.Your friends at Krishna.comHere are links for the items discussed in this episode.New items featured in the Krishna.com Store this week:BBT Books in Indian LanguagesBengali:Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Bengalihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4714Nectar of Devotion, Bengalihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4726Nectar of Instruction, Bengalihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4722Science of Self-Realization, Bengalihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4737Sri Isopanisad, Bengalihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4729Teachings of Lord Chaitanya, Bengalihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4734Gujarati:Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Gujaratihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4715Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Gujaratihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4720Nectar of Devotion, Gujaratihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4727Nectar of Instruction, Gujaratihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4723Science of Self-Realization, Gujaratihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4738Sri Isopanisad, Gujaratihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4730Teachings of Lord Caitanya, Gujaratihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4735Hindi:Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Hindihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4713Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hindihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4719Nectar of Devotion, Hindihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4725Science of Self-Realization, Hindihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4736Teachings of Lord Chaitanya, Hindihttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4733Tamil:Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Tamilhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4716Krsna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Tamilhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4721Nectar of Devotion, Tamilhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4728Nectar of Instruction, Tamilhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4724Science of Self-Realization, Tamilhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4739Sri Isopanisad, Tamilhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4731Telugu:Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Teluguhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4717Urdu:Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Urduhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4718Sri Isopanisad, Urduhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4732New DVD From Yaduvara Dasa:Following Srila Prabhupada: A Chronological Series, Part 3, DVDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4712Parts 1 and 2 are also available:Following Srila Prabhupada: A Chronological Series, DVD 1http://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4234Following Srila Prabhupada: A Chronological Series Part 2, DVDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4580New Audio CDs for kids (and their parents):Krishna Pastimes Vol.1, CDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4706Krishna Pastimes Vol.2, CDhttp://www.thekrishnastore.com/Detail.bok?no=4707

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast.In this episode, Nagaraja reads "A Life of Ideal Service" from the March / April 2007 issue of Back to Godhead magazine. This is an obituary article about the life of His Holiness Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami, a life-long devotee of Krishna who recently passed away. During his lifetime, he spread Krishna consciousness around the world, especially in his home state of Manipur, India. He directed the Bhaktivedanta Institute to further the scientific study of the soul. And he organized two world congresses for the Synthesis of Science and Religion, attended by scientists, nobel laureates and religious leaders including His Holiness the Dalai Lama.In news from our web gift store, Loka talks about some of the items we've received from India: musical instruments like tablas and mrdangas, and new women's clothing.

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. We highlight four new books about Krishna that just arrived from India: A new translation of Rupa Goswami's Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu (2 Volumes) by Bhanu Swami. The Glories of Ekadasi, translated by Bhumipati Dasa, describes the stories of the 26 Ekadasi (fasting) days in the Vaishnava calendar year. And two historical commentaries on Lord Krishna's Bhagavad-gita by eminent Vaishnava scholars, now available in English: Saratha-varsini-tika, by Visvanatha Chakravarti Thakura, and Gita Bhusana, by Baladeva Vidyabhusana.You'll also hear an up-close and personal interview with Mayapur Lila Dasi, one of our staff members who comes to us from South Africa. She talks about her first encounter with Krishna consciousness, her childhood growing up in a South African Catholic school, the ongoing dialogue of faith with her devout Catholic mother, and about how she finally ended up at Krishna.com and Back to Godhead magazine.

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Nagaraja reads inspirational quotes from the Jan/Feb 2007 issue of Back to Godhead magazine. Loka showcases new music: Krishna Lila by DJ Cheb i Sabbah, and talks about the beautiful "Art of Transcendence" book, filled with hundreds of paintings of Krishna and His pastimes. Finally, we begin a segment of sharing the stories of the people working at Krishna.com, starting with Madhava, our staff writer, from Ireland.

This week, in addition to our regular Sanga podcast, we want to share with you a special feature:Harinama Chintamani Dasi reads from pastimes of Lord Nityananda, on the occasion of His auspicious appearance day.Lord Nityananda is Lord Balarama Himself, the direct expansion of Krishna. He descended on Earth some 500 years ago, along with Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, to spread the Sankirtana movement of love of God through the congregational chanting of His names.Celebrated by millions of Gaudiya Vaishnavas, the appearance day of Lord Nityananda is an opportunity to remember the immense compassion the Lord has for all living entities. Read about the pastimes of Lord Nityananda at Krishna.com.

Welcome to Episode Nine of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, Ganga interviews the staff about what inspires them in their Krishna consciousness during the holiday season. We thank our volunteers and donors who give selfessly to this project, helping to spread Krishna's message around the world.You can see a map of where our visitors are coming from at the bottom of our Krishna.com home page.

Welcome to Episode Eight of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this edition:Nagaraja Dasa, the editor of Back to Godhead magazine, reads his editorial from the upcoming issue: "Evidence of What's Important."News From the Store. Ganga reviews a new children's book, Before the Beginning, the first volume in a series called Krishna Bedtime Stories.Finally, the web team takes you on a tour of our new Krishna.com webcasting facilities at the Alachua Krishna temple.

Welcome to Episode Seven of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this epsiode:Hot off the press: Nagaraja introduces the January/Feburary 2007 issue of Back to Godhead magazine, telling us what's inside.Loka gives tips on how to make your holiday shopping easier at the Krishna.com store.Manu, Tamra and Bala talk statistics: How many people visited Krishna.com this past month, what lanugages they speak, what browsers and screen resolution they're using, and the top 10 pages viewed.

Welcome to Episode Six of the Krishna.com Sanga podcast. In this episode, we take you on an audio tour around the Krishna.com offices and warehouse, introducing you to some of the staff and volunteers. Listen in as we go from desk to desk, asking each person to tell us what they're working on.After you've heard this and our previous episodes, please let us know your feedback. How are we doing? What would you like us to feature in upcoming Sanga episodes? Contact us.My Odeo Channel (odeo/fa9795dafd624ece)

Hello Sanga listeners. Welcome to Episode Five of our new weekly podcast. The format of this week's show is different from previous programs. Last week, you heard about the launch of our new food network. Log on to Krishna.com's home page to see it showcased there, or type food.krishna.com into the address bar of your browser. The launch of our new food network was planned just in time for a the celebration of Thanksgiving, an annual holiday honored in America and Canada by taking time from work to spend with family and friends, and of course, with a big feast too. It is a time to express our gratitude for the things in our life we are thankful for.One thing we are very grateful for is Srila Prabhupada making available in English the ancient Sanskrit text of the Srimad Bhagavatam. The Srimad Bhagavatam is the beautiful story of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. This week on Sanga, you'll hear Nagaraja Dasa, the editor of Back to Godhead magazine, read the First Canto, Second Chapter of these divine narrations of pure hearted souls. We offer this to you with the understanding that hearing these transcendental recitations will raise our consciousness to a higher status of being and awareness.To find out more about this sacred text, go to Krishna.com and select Books from the top menu.

Welcome to Episode Four of our Krishna.com Sanga podcast, featuring:- Discussion on writers and contributors to Back to Godhead magazine.- Shocase of Krishna.com store goodies.- The much anticipated new Higher Taste cookbook.- Recipes section on food.Krishna.com.

Welcome to Episode Three of our Krishna.com Sanga podcast, featuring:- ISKCON centers Address List is back online.- What's New is now an RSS, subscribable feed.- Eight Basic Premises of a Krishna conscious lifestyle.- Store highlights.- Featured CD: Badahari Das' Om Purnam, with song samples.

Welcome to Episode Two of our Krishna.com Sanga podcast, featuring:- Summary of the contents of Back to Godhead magazine's Nov/Dec 2006 issue, along with the editorial, read by Nagaraja Dasa, the editor.- Drupal as a content management system for the new Krishna.com. What benefits will it bring to our visitors? Examples: Community section, user accounts, volunteer editors involvement.- New live stream temple webcast from Florence, Italy.- Webcast discussion. Live video stream versus still image uploads.- Store highlights, including interactive animated children's DVDs.- Featured CD: Bhajans, Songs of Devotion, by Ratula Sen.

Here it is, Episode Zero of our Sanga podcast, a weekly audio program with news, discussions, interviews, meditations, offering you an audio tour of what's happening at Krishna.com. In this episode you'll meet our production team, get an overview of our vision behind this podcast, and what to expect in future shows. So sit back, relax, listen to Sanga.After you've listened to our show, contact us with your comments and suggestions for improvement.