Adiraja Dasa
In 1971, after receiving his master's degree from New York University, Adiraja Dasa left the United States for the Orient to pursue his twin interests: Oriental religion and exotic cooking. Three years later, in India, he heard about the path of devotion to Lord Krishna, where cooking, like all other human activities, is perfectly integrated into spiritual life.

In 1975 he met the Hare Krishna devotees in Switzerland and became an active member of their community. Since then, he has delighted devotees and guests alike with his mastery of both cooking and philosophy. Adiraja later lived at the Hare Krishna center near Paris, where in 1983 he published a cookbook in French Un Gout Superieure. He also started Nourriture sans Frontieres, an association that works in cooperation with the government of France to feed needy people. During the winter of 1984-85 Nourriture sans Frontieres gave over 35,000 meals to homeless people in Paris.

Later, Adiraja began writing a cookbook to teach children the art of Indian cooking, serving, and eating, and oversaw the translation of The Hare Krishna Art of Vegetarian Cooking into various languages.

Adiraja now lives in Detroit, Michigan, where he continues to inspire people with his love for vegetarian cuisine and encourage them to practice a compassionate diet.

Books by this author:
The Hare Krishna Art of Vegetarian Cooking