I have been reading two books recently that have totally inspired me for two separate reasons and if you haven’t read them I would seriously recommend you take the time.

The first was my own pursuit to find out what the different Ekadasi days are, simply because I have been asked by some who I have given calendars to. The book:

Ekadasi Mahatmya, The Glories of Ekadasi, Srila Vyasadeva
Translated by Bhumipati Dasa Edited by Pundarika Vidyanidhi Dasa

Gives not only an explanation of each Ekadasi date but a full rundown of etiquette and how best to honour Ekadasi.

The second was:
TKG’s Diary, Prabhupada’s Final Days
Tamil Krishna Goswami

What amazes me as I read this diary is the concern that Prabhupada had for his disciples but also his amazing humility always putting others first, focusing on the orders of his spiritual master and how best to carry them out.

Prabhupada left his body when I was only 6 years old but I can still vividly remember him from the TV Clips which considering I cannot remember much about being six is just amazing.

These recollections of Srila Prabhupada’s final days those he touched advice he gave is an amazing insight into a life that continues to move and help others to understand Krishna and go back home back to godhead.