Miracle on Martha Street - By Anantarupa Das

Author: Anantarupa Das (Arun Gupta)
ISBN: 978-8-9914234-2-7
Miracle on Martha Street chronicles the remarkable 40-year journey of the ISKCON community in Boise, Idaho. The narrative begins in 1986 with one family holding weekly spiritual programs in their living room, setting off a chain of events that culminated in the construction of the Sri Sri Radha Bankebihari Temple and Cultural Center.
 
Written as a personal memoir and community history ("sthala purana"), author Anantarupa Das shares an eyewitness account of faith, perseverance, and divine intervention. From opening a local restaurant and organizing cultural festivals to overcoming legal hurdles and building a vibrant neighborhood, this inspiring story demonstrates how everyday dedication can yield extraordinary results.
 
Inspirational Journey: Offers a firsthand perspective on building a spiritual community and temple complex from the ground up.
 
Autobiographical Insights: Integrates the author's personal life story—from emigrating from Rajasthan to studying engineering and raising a family—with the broader history of the Boise Hare Krishna movement.
 
Themes of Faith & Resilience: Details real-world struggles, community accomplishments, and dramatic moments of unexpected help ("miracles") along the way.
 
Foreword & Influences: Mentions key spiritual figures, including references to HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja, HH Hanumatpresaka Swami, and the teachings of Srila Prabhupada.
 
Product Specifications
* Format: Paperback
* Language: English
* Subject: Religion & Spirituality / ISKCON / Memoir / Local History