When the Bells Stopped Ringing | Govinda Dasi Reads from Divinity

Govinda Dasi, one of Srila Prabhupada’s earliest disciples, shares memories of the intimate beginnings of the Hare Krishna movement and reads from her forthcoming book, Divinity. She recalls meeting Srila Prabhupada in San Francisco in 1967, sitting with a small group of young disciples as he spoke about Krishna and the spiritual world, and witnessing the early growth of ISKCON from a tiny seedling into a worldwide mission. In this reading from the chapter “When the Bells Stopped Ringing,” Govinda Dasi reflects on śabda-brahma—sacred transcendental sound—and the spiritual power she experienced in Srila Prabhupada’s voice and original words. She also explains her concern that later editorial changes diminished the distinctive voice and devotional force of his books, and why she believes those original words must be carefully preserved. Govinda Dasi is the author of: A Place of Sandalwood and Roses Those Magical Days of Sandalwood and Roses Her forthcoming book, Divinity, includes memories of traveling with Srila Prabhupada, the 1977 Kumbha Mela, Tulasi Devi in Hawaii, the installation of Pancha-tattva, and the history and preservation of Srila Prabhupada’s sacred words. Visit the official website to express your interest in the books, share your feedback, and submit your own memories or stories: https://GovindaDasiBooks.com Govinda Dasi warmly welcomes your thoughts as Divinity is prepared for publication. Please subscribe for more readings, firsthand memories, and accounts of the early days with Srila Prabhupada. Hare Krishna. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! #SrilaPrabhupada #GovindaDasi #Divinity #HareKrishna #PrabhupadaBooks #PrabhupadaMemories #KrishnaConsciousness #ISKCONHistory