[14] He was also a participant in the popular History of the World in 100 Objects series broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and published by Allen Lane.

This Interfaith statement was a significant step for ISKCON, addressing issues of integration in a global society, as well as laying out a clear theological basis for dialogue.

It has also been recognised as a pioneering statement from any Hindu tradition, advocating informed engagement with others over presenting a position of policy to others.

[33][34] He was instrumental, along with his colleagues, Anuttama Das, and Rukmini Devi Dasi in launching the annual Vaishnava-Christian conferences, held in Washington, D.C., since 1997.

[35] Born an Irish Catholic, and expressing an early interest in the priesthood,[36] Rishi Das joined a Hare Krishna ashram, in Dublin, in 1979.

[37][21] Inspired by biblical and philosophical reading, which began when he was fourteen, Rishi Das developed a broad interest in spirituality.

[39] To sample his spiritual thought in the form of prayer we can refer to one of his BBC Broadcasts: Dear Lord, my desire is to serve you, and I offer what I think is best.

[40] And for a touch of his well-known humour: Over the next few years as I tried the 'lose-weight-without-any-change' method, as I wore ever tighter clothes, and weighed myself to depression, I felt doomed.