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Sri Krsna Janmastami is the annual celebration of Lord Krsna's appearance on earth some five thousand years ago. Millions of people take part in this event, especially in India, but increasingly, all over the world.

Krsna is more than just a cultural icon whose birthday means a day of festivities. He's the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and His devotees cherish Janmastami as an opportunity of increase their devotion to Him.

Several articles in this issue touch on the theme of the quest to awaken our love for Krsna. Akshay Gupta, in "Bhakti-yoga: Fulfilling Our Need to Love," tells us why pure love for Krsna is the most worthy of all goals. Kanandini Devi Dasi says that we must "Surrender to the Idea of Surrendering" to Lord Krsna.

The transition from material consciousness to Krsna consciousness takes effort, as Satyaraja Dasa explains in "Yoga, Bhakti, and the Battlefield of Life." And Krsna Dhana Dasa writes that to ensure that we're "Marching Swiftly Towards Sri Krsna," we need to overcome two persistent obstacles.

In "The Art of Living: Master the Art of Dying," Sri Caitanya Candra Dasa explains how being mindful of death can help us become more mindful of Krsna.

Hare Krsna.–Nagaraja Dasa, Editor