Steven J. Gelberg

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Description of Srila Prabhupada's Disappearance from new book: "India in a Mind's Eye," by Steven J. Gelberg (Subhananda das ACBSP)

"Whenever I walk into this place, my head fills with memoriesof the dramatic scene that transpired here nine years ago whenPrabhupada passed away. I was one of a relatively small number ofoverseas devotees visiting at the time. The guru was not…

Steven J. Gelberg commented on ISKCON Desire Tree's blog post ISKCON Begins Preparations for Srila Prabhupada’s 50th Tirobhava in 2027

"It may interest you to know that, as far as I'm aware, the most detailed published account of Srila Prabhupada's passing (Vrindavan, 1977) can be found in my recently-published book "India in a Mind's Eye: Travels and Ruminations of an Ambivalent…"

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Erica June 14, 2026 at 5:03pm

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Male

Location

Richmond, CA

Birthday:

November 5

Name / Initiated name

Steven J. Gelberg / Subhananda das

When, where and how did you come into contact with the Hare Krishna Movement?

Member 1970-1987, initially Boulder, Colorado, but lived in many centers, principally L.A., Denver, Philadelphia.

Name the nearest or most frequently Visited ISKCON temple/ centre and name few of the devotees whom you know.

Berkeley, CA

Please describe yourself so that other like minded devotees can find you.

In ISKCON, was first to initiate outreach to international academic community, and was Director for Interreligious Affairs. Editor, "Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna: Five Distinguished Scholars on the Krishna Movement in the West" (Grove Press, 1983. Editor/Compiler, "The Spiritual Master and the Disciple" and "Namamrta: The Nectar of the Holy Name." Authored introductions to Srimad Bhagavatam, Sri Caitanya-caritamrta and other Prabhupada books. Author of various articles on ISKCON publised in academic books and journals. Forthcoming book: "India in a Mind's Eye: Travels and Ruminations of an Ambivalent Pilgrim" (Monkfish Publishing House). etc.etc.etc.

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Need to explore more!

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To make contacts.