Back to Godhead

Back to Godhead (BTG) is the main magazine of the Hare Krishna Movement. The magazine was founded by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1944.[1][2] It was originally published by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and later by Satsvarupa dasa Goswami and Jayadvaita Swami.[3]

Back to Godhead published by Bhaktivedanta Book Trust

Back to Godhead is a monthly color magazine which covers all aspects of the philosophy and practice of Krishna consciousness as taught by Srila Prabhupada. Some recurring features include lectures by Srila Prabhupada, tours of Indian holy places, interviews with Hare Krishna devotees, Krishna conscious perspectives on issues of the day, excerpts from Vedic scriptures, and tips on practicing spiritual life in the modern age

“We should always keep Krishna within our minds, for Krishna is like the sun. Where there is Krishna, Maya or ignorance cannot exist. This is the motto of our Back to Godhead magazine.”

Published in English language,[1] the Malayam-language version of BTG, named Bhagavad Darshanam, was launched in 2010.[2]

BTG is also available in Marathi language, named "Jau Davachya Gavi".


Purposes

Six purposes of Back to Godhead Magazine

  • To help all people discern reality from illusion, spirit from matter, the eternal from the temporary.
  • To expose the faults of materialism.
  • To offer guidance in the Vedic techniques of spiritual life.
  • To preserve and spread the Vedic culture.
  • To celebrate the chanting of the holy names of God as taught by Lord Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
  • To help every living being remember and serve Shri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.


References
  1. "History". Back to Godhead. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  2. "Back To Godhead in "God's Own Country"". ISKCON News. Thiruvananthapuram. 13 August 2010. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
  3. "Biodata for Jayadvaita Swami". Archived from the original on 2008-04-02. Retrieved 2008-02-10.


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