In this first volume of Hari Sauri's Transcendental Diary, the reader comes to understand the man who has touched the hearts and minds of so many people around the world. "For scholars and students of religion the material presented represents a critically important historical record. Anyone seeking to understand Prabhupada's movement specifically, or the centrality of charismatic leadership to the development of religious movemnets, will want to consider this book. The use of a diary to record and present Prabhupada's life has helped assure that the material presented is richly detailed and an accurate reflection of unfolding events. Hari Sauri has given the reader a clear and straightforward presentation. As such, it will be of great interest to historians and sociologists of religion who seek to understand the cultural and social significance of Prabhupada and the broader Hare Krishna movement. "The value of this volume and the one's to follow cannot be overstated. To the average reader with no direct involvement with Prabhupada's movement - this book is a source of inspiration. It is nothing short of miraculous that one man could insppire so many people throughout the world to become God-conscious. We learn here how and why this has happened." from the Forward by PROF. E. BURKE ROCHFORD, JR. Dept. Sociology and Anthropology, Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont Author of "Hare Krishna In America" - from Amzon