The current study of economics avoids questions of moral values and considerations of ethics, but it is becoming obvious that in order to solve the problems that confront the world today, it will be necessary to take into consideration both concrete and abstract factors.

Taking statements out of context some argue that A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami did not want his students to hear from Srila Sridhara Maharaja, but a careful study of Prabhupada’s statements reveals that this is far from an accurate representation of Prabhupada’s feelings on the issue.

Shortly before he left, Srila Prabhupada advised his disciples to see Srila Sridhara Maharaja if they had questions about philosophical matters. This instruction was accepted by the entire GBC, and from 1977 to 1981 they approached Srila Sridhara Maharaja with many important questions.

In chapter three, Our Affectionate Guardians provides quotes that illuminate Srila Sridhara Maharaja’s feelings toward Srila Prabhupada and his Iskcon organization.

In fear that raw milk could drag the entire dairy industry down, big-business dairies are pushing the U.S. government to subject raw dairy producers to the same regulation which they themselves are accountable to.

Chapter two of Our Affectionate Guardians offers a brief glorification of Srila B. R. Sridhara Deva Goswami, written by his beloved godbrother, Srila Bhakti Promode Puri Goswami.

Dairy Farmers in the U.S. are learning that sometimes it pays to follow nature’s guidelines.

In the latter portion of chapter two, Our Affectionate Guardians gives a glimpse into the many qualities of Srila Sridhara Maharaja and further establishes the nature of Srila Sridhara Maharaja and Srila Prabhupada’s relationship with extensive quotes from both.

University of Colorado, Boulder has plans to build an $84.4 million community center to facilitate yoga, meditation, and spiritual practices amongst students.

The history surrounding the relationships between Srila B. R. Sridhara Deva Goswami and Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami and his society has been subject to many rumors and manipulation. Our Affectionate Guardians sheds accurate historical light on these crucial relationships in Gaudiya history.

The Missouri government has added a 4 percent sales tax to all yoga classes in what is likely to be the beginning of a nationwide trend. Practitioners argue that yoga is a spiritual discipline which ought to be exempt from sales tax under the First Amendment.