IN APPRECIATION OF PRASADAM

Monday, April 27th, 2026

High Park, Ontario

Our very capable Indresh Gaura here in Toronto has come out with a book on guidelines to feeding the world with prasadam called “Govinda’s Prasadam Restaurants.” I wrote the foreword. Here is an excerpt:

Everyone likes to eat. The famous playwright and vegetarian, George Bernard Shaw once said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” I sometimes wonder whether he was referring not only to humans, but to all life forms. Regarding animals, however, he clearly stated that they were his friends — and that he did not eat his friends.

For sattvic souls, or thoughtful individuals, animals are certainly not considered food. No violent connection should ever be part of the menu. Most would agree that food should be pleasing to the palate, prepared with devotion and love, and ideally offered to the Supreme before being served. Such sanctified nourishment is what we call prasadam…

I am deeply grateful to Indresh (the author) for fulfilling that desire that Srila Prabhupada envisioned to draw the public to the temple and teachings through exceptional food. As a leader within ISKCON, Indresh has truly embraced the spirit of sharing sound (kirtan), sacred wisdom (the books) and sacred food (prasadam) via Govinda’s Restaurants. With continual innovation, fresh ideas, and new additions to the menu, it is a joy to see guests satisfied by quality presentations that help them experience a higher taste.

MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU

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