Yamuna Devi

In today's world, Yamuna Devi has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people and sectors. With the advancement of technology and social changes, Yamuna Devi has taken a central role in our lives, impacting everything from the way we communicate to the way we address the challenges of the modern world. In this article, we will explore the importance of Yamuna Devi and its influence on different aspects of society, analyzing its relevance in the personal, professional and social spheres. Additionally, we will examine how Yamuna Devi has evolved over time and what prospects lie ahead.

Yamuna Devi
Born
Joan Agnes Campanella

(1942-05-19)May 19, 1942
Butte, Montana
DiedDecember 20, 2011(2011-12-20) (aged 69)
Occupation
  • Cookbook author
Notable workThe Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking (1987)

Yamuna Devi (also Yamunā Devī Dāsī; 19 May 1942 – 20 December 2011), born Joan Agnes Campanella in Butte, Montana was an American cookbook author, best known for her 1987 James Beard Foundation Award winning cookbook, Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking. She was also a senior member of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).

Devi was part of the early 1960s Beat Generation in North Beach, San Francisco before meeting A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in New York City in 1966; becoming an initiated disciple in 1967. In 1968, together with five other Hare Krishna followers, Yamuna flew to London to establish ISKCON in the United Kingdom. There, she helped introduce Beatles guitarist George Harrison to Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy and practice. Yamuna sang co-lead vocals on the 1969 Apple Records "Hare Krishna Mantra" single, which reached number 12 in the UK Chart. She also sang lead vocals on the 1970 Apple Records "Govinda" single, which reached number 23 in the UK Chart. Both appeared on The Radha Krsna Temple album.

From 1970 to 1974 she lived and travelled in India with Srila Prabhupada as part of the World Sankirtan Party.

She has been cited as an inspiration by figures such as Jahnavi Harrison.

Cookbooks

  • Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking (1987)
  • Yamuna's Table: Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine Inspired by the Flavors of India (1992)

Awards

Year Awards and Honors Book
1993 James Beard Foundation Award: International Yamuna's Table: Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine Inspired by the Flavors of India (1992)
1988 James Beard Foundation Award: Cookbook of the Year Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking (1987)
1988 James Beard Foundation Award: Asian Lord Krishna's Cuisine: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking (1987)

References

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  2. ^ Rochford, E. Burke (2007). Hare Krishna Transformed. New York, NY: New York University Press. p. 128. ISBN 9780814775783.
  3. ^ Devi, Dinatarini (2014). Yamuna Devi : a life of unalloyed devotion. Alachua, Florida: Unalloyed. p. 16. ISBN 978-0-9914350-0-5.
  4. ^ Devi, Dinatarini (2014). Yamuna Devi : a life of unalloyed devotion. Alachua, Florida: Unalloyed. p. 67. ISBN 978-0-9914350-0-5.
  5. ^ "Disciples of Srila Prabhupada". Krishna.com. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  6. ^ Oakes, Philip (February 1, 1969). "Chanting Does Wonders For New Missionary Group". The Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta: 25. ISSN 0828-1815. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  7. ^ Greene, Joshua (2006). Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual and Musical Journey of George Harrison. London: Bantam. p. 152. ISBN 9780553817966. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  8. ^ Greene, Joshua (2006). Here Comes the Sun: The Spiritual and Musical Journey of George Harrison. London: Bantam. p. 175. ISBN 9780553817966. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  9. ^ a b "UK Official Charts – Radha Krishna Temple". UK Official Charts. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  10. ^ Berne, Suzanne (November 1993). "Last Morsel: East Meets West". Vegetarian Times (195). Active Interest Media, Inc.: 120. ISSN 0164-8497. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  11. ^ "Jahnavi Harrison's First Album Takes Us On an Introspective Journey". ISKCON News. 14 August 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  12. ^ "On being a voice in the global kirtan choir: Jahnavi Harrison". Hindu American. 8 October 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  13. ^ "Episode #13 – Jahnavi Harrison, part 2". The Late Morning Program. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  14. ^ a b c "James Beard Awards: Yamuna Devi". James Beard Foundation Award. Retrieved December 12, 2023.

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