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Yamuna Devi: A Life of Unalloyed Devotion
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Publisher's Summary
This memoir and biography unfolds the inspiring internal and external spiritual odyssey of Yamuna Devi's devotional life recalled in her memories, talks, journals, and writings as well as the remembrances of the author and other associates and friends. It is supplemented with relevant complimentary music and narrative featuring Yamuna.
In part two, Yamuna faces challenges and austerities while serving in Vrindavan. In 1974 she leaves the Krishna-Balarama Temple project and moves to Oregon with Dinatarini to begin a women's ashram. Her beloved deities are installed there. In the ensuing years, Yamuna and Dinatarini move extensively, each move bringing its own challenges and inspirations. In 1984 Yamuna's epic cookbook, Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking, is released to unprecedented praise. In 1998 Yamuna and Dinatarini, seeking a simpler life, move to Saranagati Village to live off the grid in a self-built Vastu-designed home. Here Yamuna lovingly shares kirtan, classes, deity seva, and devotional inspiration. Health issues later force Yamuna to move to Florida, where she continues to inspire others in bhakti until her passing.
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- Madhuri Radhika
- 07-18-18
An amazing Love story continues!
Memories of the very special lady and her unalloyed love and devotion to her Spiritual Master and Lord Krishna! Yet love is not always only sweet. Second part depicts her life when the lover bites.
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- J. D. Wiley
- SE Pennsylvania
- 05-14-18
No words can capture how special this book is.
Yamuna Devi was one of the most precious gems to have ever inhabited this planet. She was, she is a most special ambassador of Divine love who distributed Prabhupada's mercy and compassion with a most gloriously unique beauty and intensity on par with the the greatest of Paramahamsas. This book was a perfect collaborative reciprocation to the offering of love that was the life of Yamuna Devi.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-27-17
This book has changed me for the better
I absolutely loved every moment of this book. It is an immaculate work of art. I am so grateful to Dinatarani Prabhu for writing this book and then narrating it. I feel reinspired in my spiritual life.
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- Vraja
- 02-08-19
Inspirational
A truly inspirational book from start to finish. Narrated beautifully by the author. A must listen.
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- Anonymous User
- 12-15-17
Heart touching true story.
Beautiful narration about a modern day lady saint. Soul moving and inspiring to say the least.
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- Martin Riches
- 12-05-17
Volume 2
A very inspiring story, beautifully read. Thank you Dina!
I had both volumes in Kindle form already, but the audio book is well worth having as well. Volume 1 is on my radar☺.
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- jean
- 10-03-17
Life changing
A beautifully read heart moving story. As the book went on I found myself loving both Dina and Yamuna. There are so many lessons full of such profound wisdom that I can't wait to hear it again.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-16-17
Deep and Exhaustive
A deep and exhaustive coverage of a soul whose life was filled with sacrifice, devotion and perseverance. The title lives true to its name " A Life of Unalloyed Devotion"
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- Anonymous User
- 01-21-19
Incredibly inspiring!
I will treasure this book and hear it over and over throughout my life. Thank you Dinatarini prabhu and Kar for taking tge time to put this awe inspiring life story on audible. And unlimited thanks to Yamuna devi for living such an exemplary vaisnavi life to teach us how to make the most of the bhakti gift we have.