I finished a book last year that made quite an impression on me. It’s called “The Starship and the Canoe,” by Kenneth Brower, an author of various books about nature and the environment. In this book, Brower compares and contrasts more…
The 2014 Radha Madhav Dham Winter Family Camp will be remembered as a turning point in the history of the ashram. Not because any major pronouncements were made, nor any significant visitors or grand tragedies stopped by, but because this more…
At the beginning of November, I had the privilege of being in Gaya, India to take part in the historical event organized to commemorate the anniversary of our Guru, Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and to offer my heartfelt tribute to Maharaj more…
I flew to India last weekend. Between Austin, Houston, Frankfurt and Mumbai, I kept trying to feel excited, to feel I was going on some great adventure. But stomach aches, little water and cramped seats took the wind out more…
Recently, I got a chance to sit down with Udgam, a devotee from Dallas and an old friend of mine. His family had come to Austin for the weekend to celebrate Diwali, and we recorded a short interview! Udgam is more…
Diwali is coming! This Saturday and Sunday, we will be celebrating Diwali and Govardhan Pooja at Radha Madhav Dham, in Austin, Texas. Festivities will start at 5:00 pm, with plenty of more…
Being the new owner of a pre-owned car, I was discussing with my family members the other night its many needs and functions. more…
One of my favorite sevas to do at Radha Madhav Dham is working in the ashram kitchen. Preparing meals for the Sunday community lunch prasad, or just a regular weekday meal, more…
A few months ago, I took a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit a special exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History. The exhibit, called “Beyond Bollywood: Indian Americans Shape the more…
On Sunday, Radha Govind Dham held its first ever Krishn Janmashtmi Mahotsav, block-party style! Opened officially in December 2013, RGD is a one-of-a-kind center for devotion in New York City. Located on a main thoroughfare of Queens, one that is more…