Thursday, 3 January 2013

HH Tamal Krishna Goswami - Portrait

Tamal Krishna Goswami began his association with the Krishna Consciousness movement in 1968. From 1975 until 1979, Tamal Krishna Goswami headed the "Radha-Damodara Party", who traveled around America distributing books. In January 1972, he accepted the renounced order of life (sannyasa) from his spiritual master, A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in Jaipur, India.
He served as ISKCON's first GBC Secretary for India from 1970 – 1974 and was appointed trustee of the BBT, responsible for U.S. sales. In 1977, he served as Srila Prabhupada's last personal secretary.
His samadhi is placed beside Srila Prabhupada's in ISKCON Sri Mayapur Dhama.

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Remembering HH Tamal Krishna Goswami

Friday, 28 December 2012

George Harrison Portrait Gallery




"My Sweet Lord" is pure Harrison, from the Krishna-praising lyrics to the slide guitar. No. 1 Song in 1970. Painted with ref. from 1974 Black / White Photograph. Need to improve more in next series.
Link to Video " My Sweet Lord" http://youtu.be/ThJvhdZ3Bdw

Tuesday, 25 December 2012

H G Nitai Prabhu (Elisha Drury) PORTRAIT

Nitai Dasa, a disciple of Radhanath Swami, joined ISKCON in New Vrindaban in 1998. He was well-known around ISKCON for his efforts in spreading Krishna consciousness, and especially distributing prasadam, throughout the US with his traveling Krishna Kitchen.
He established a major professional catering presence by devotees at major US festivals such as Burning Man and Wanderlust. Last year, he and his crew distributed over 100,000 pieces of prasadam, and were specially called upon to cater to the staff of these festivals.
Nitai’s main service project was Krishna Kitchen, which he poured his heart and soul into and worked tirelessly to develop.  

 

 

H H Bhakti Tirtha Swami Portrait

The Spiritual Journey of an Urban Mystic explores the life and mission of His Holiness Bhakti Tirtha Swami, an African-American seeker who became one of the most influential spiritual leaders of the twentieth century.


http://news.iskcon.com/black_lotus_celebrates_life_african-american_guru