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In light of the recent passing of Drutakarmā Dāsa (Michael Cremo), Forbidden Archeology’s principal author, and of one of its lead researchers, Mādhavendra Purī Dāsa (Stephen Bernath), last July, I feel inspired to write something about Forbidden Archeology, a book which we all worked on together as a team under the direction of Sadāpūta Dāsa […]
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Kartik Inspiration Sanga 2026, a free month-long online bhakti journey organized through Mandakini Foundation, will run from 25 October to 24 November 2026. The initiative invites people of all spiritual backgrounds and experience levels to deepen their connection with Krishna during Kartik, a particularly auspicious month for devotional service. The program offers an accessible way […]
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ISKCON’s Kirtan Ministry has released its World Holy Name Festival 2026 Global Report, documenting chanting, outreach, and devotional service during ISKCON’s 60th anniversary year. Held September 17–23 under the theme “One World • One Holy Name • One Family,” the festival brought devotees together through public Harinama, temple and congregational kirtan, japa, home gatherings, and […]
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Police in suburban Chicago have arrested a 19-year-old man accused of planning a mass shooting targeting people of Indian descent at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. The alleged plot, reportedly motivated by white supremacist ideology, was disrupted after a coworker alerted authorities to threatening communications. The area is home to two ISKCON temples. ISKCON […]
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Madhvacarya appeared in a place known as Madhyegeha, his father’s name was Narayan Bhatta, and his mother’s name was Vedanti (or Vedavidhya). Earlier, Narayan Bhatta and Vedanti had two children who died prematurely, leaving them both sad. They did tapasya to get a child and survived on milk for many years because their only desire was to get a son who would not die.
Madhvacarya’s father, Narayan Bhatta, named him Vasudeva in his childhood. Vasudeva had the qualities of a Vaishnava from the beginning and used to recite and enact the Lord’s pastimes, which left his friends astonished. In a short span of time, he finished his primary education and at the age of five, he had his Brahminical thread ceremony. He was a genius of the Vedas and he learned Vedic literature by heart.
Sri Baladeva Vidhyabhushana mentions that the Siddhantas set by Madhvacarya are:
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Bhaktivedanta Manor’s ISKCON Educational Services (IES) welcomed a delegation of Church of England vicars-in-training from the Eastern Region Ministry Course. The visit proved so enjoyable that the group expressed a wish to make it an annual programme.
During their time at the Manor, the visitors enjoyed a guided tour of the grounds, received copies of books introducing them to Krishna consciousness, and joined the midday arati ceremony with great enthusiasm. They also shared lunch and had the opportunity for a brief conversation with Krsna Ksetra Swami in Srila Prabhupada’s room.
The Eastern Region Ministry Course organiser, a former lecturer in Hinduism at the University of Cambridge, has a longstanding admiration for the Manor community. Whenever she visits, she speaks warmly of what has been built there, particularly the welcoming atmosphere and the friendliness of the devotees.
Visits such as these provide a valuable opportunity for people of different faith traditions to learn from one another, deepen their understanding and build lasting friendships. The group’s wish to return each year is a wonderful reflection of the spirit of hospitality and interfaith dialogue fostered at Bhaktivedanta Manor.
Hans News Service: Prof. T. Kishen Kumar Reddy, Vice-Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH), delivered a special lecture on “The Supreme Absolute Truth (SAT) Diagram,” presenting a Block Schematic Energy Diagram that seeks to capture the essence of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita (BG) through the lens of engineering and physics. Faculty members, research scholars, UG Students, and university staff attended the lecture.
In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, an engineer by training, explained that the SAT diagram proposes the existence of five entities described in the Bhagavad Gita — Almighty God (GOD), all the Souls in creation, Material Nature (MN), Time, and Karma (Activity). He noted that these entities, originally described in verse form by Srila Swami Prabhupada, founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), have been reinterpreted and placed on a Block Schematic Energy Diagram, with a vertical energy axis representing the relative grade and level of energy.
The Vice-Chancellor elaborated that GOD, representing Inexhaustible and Infinite Energy, is depicted at Infinity as the highest and most subtle grade of energy — the Complete Supreme Brahman, Eashwara, or Krishna, the Supreme Controller. The remaining four entities—Souls, Material Nature, Time, and Karma—are His separated, finite subsets, collectively representing the Impersonal Brahman, and are placed at relatively lower energy levels on the same construct. He explained that three unidirectional arrows emanating from GOD in the diagram suggest the flow of energy from GOD to the three eternal entities, under whose direction the entire cosmic manifestation functions.
Speaking on the relationship between an individual Soul and Material Nature, Prof. Kishen Kumar Reddy explained the concept of the Living Entity (LE) — a combination of the Soul and the higher, subtle constituents of Material Nature, namely the body, mind, intelligence, and false ego. He described how, in Thermodynamics parlance, a Living Entity operating through the Birth-Life-Death (BLD) cycle and identifying falsely with the material body — termed “false ego” or the “Masculine/Yang” mode — functions analogous to a Heat Engine, with GOD serving as the Infinite Source reservoir. The individual’s accumulated Karma serves as the finite Sink. This mode, he noted, increases entropy, consistent with the Second Law of Thermodynamics, and is the default mode of operation for nearly all living species other than humans.
In contrast, the Vice-Chancellor explained, when a Living Entity makes a concerted effort to look inward — ascending the energy ladder from the individual Karma reservoir toward the Infinite Reservoir, GOD — it operates in the “Refrigerator” or “Religion/Feminine/Yin” mode. He described this inward path, achieved through Yoga or Religion (from the Latin re ligare, “to bind back”), as the means by which an individual’s accumulated Karma can be redeemed, allowing the Living Entity to attain total communion with GOD, independent of Space, Time, and the laws of Causation — a state referred to as Nirvana or Enlightenment.
The lecture also touched upon the correspondence between the SAT diagram and established postulates of modern Physics, including Newton’s Third Law of Motion and the laws of Classical Thermodynamics. The Vice-Chancellor observed that the realms of Religion and Science can both be delineated on the SAT diagram — with the interactions of Material Nature and Time representing the domain of Science, and the connectivity between the Souls and GOD representing the domain of Religion — the two being linked through what he termed the Physics-Psychology-Parapsychology (PPP) bridge, drawn from Bhagavad Gita verse 3.42.
Prof. Kishen Kumar Reddy noted that while Modern Science, confined to the interactions of Material Nature and Time alone, has enabled considerable advancement, it represents, in his assessment, only a Partial Truth, as it does not account for the linkages with GOD, the Souls, and Karma. He observed that the energy of the Complete Whole, of Infinite and Inexhaustible origin, appears to stand in contrast to the classical thermodynamic postulate that the energy of the material universe is constant. The ultimate message of the Bhagavad Gita, he concluded, is that a Living Entity should look inward through Yoga or Religion to redeem its individual Karma, transcend Material Nature and Time, and attain Nirvana — which he described as the true essence of the Bhagavad Gita.
The audience received the lecture well. It was followed by an interactive discussion in which faculty members, scholars and students engaged with the Vice-Chancellor on the interface between traditional philosophical thought and modern scientific principles.
Source: https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/where-engineering-meets-iks-jntuh-vice-chancellor-delivers-lecture-on-the-supreme-absolute-truth-diagram-1132171
NEW VRINDABAN – Rain forced the “Festival of Colors” at the Palace of Gold to run inside the community center on the compound on Sunday, and the expected weather also led the festival to become a two-day event.
Because of the rain expected on Sunday, the festival opened a day early on Saturday for a day of fun.
It continued on Sunday, but with none of the outdoor vendors at their booths. Yoga and dance took place inside the community center, and food was being served in the area.
The “Festival of Colors” is inspired by Holi, the ancient Indian traditions of the “Festival of Colors” and the “Festival of Love.”
During the events there is dance and music, and participants throw brightly colored organic powders into the air and at each other until all are covered from head to toe with the powder.
After successfully dodging raindrops on Saturday, the festival was set to run from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. But by 1:30 p.m., there still was no powder being thrown.
Those attending were instead inside enjoying yoga and dance inside the community center.
It was expected that if the weather cleared, all would go outside to throw powder later in the day, according to Vrindavani, a staffer for the event.
“Yesterday, we got a really good opportunity to change the festival from a one-day event into a two-day event,” she explained. “The nice thing about yesterday was that the weather was cooperating and we were able to do color throws. There were quite a few children running around having the time of their lives.
“There were a lot of adults dancing and participating in the yoga classes. We also had a lot of food vendors out yesterday.”
Vrindavani acknowledged Sunday was “more low key” because of the weather.
“We’re just waiting to see what Krishna does with the weather,” she continued.
Vrindavani explained the meaning behind the “Festival of Colors.”
“It is actually called Holi in Indian, and is held in the spring,” she said. “It’s a celebration of life and color, and the beauty of blending together.”
“It’s part of the reason why I came to Krishna: consciousness.”
Vrindavani explained she was originally from Cambridge, Ohio, but would frequently come to visit the festivals taking place at New Vrindaban.
“I was delighted by the color throws and all the fun dancing,” she said. “I came to the temple and I saw Krishna for the first time, and I was totally overwhelmed.”
“I just felt like I had found where I belonged, and I found a community here. It’s really close to my heart.”
Vrindavani said she started by living at the compounds on the weekends and going home during the week.
“But I found that wasn’t enough,” she said. “The vibe here is so welcoming and comforting. It just pulls you in.”
Source: https://www.theintelligencer.net/news/community/2026/10/festival-of-colors-dodges-rain-drops/
The West Bengal government has announced plans to develop Mayapur in Nadia district as an international-standard religious and tourist destination. The initiative will focus on the area around the headquarters of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), which attracts pilgrims and visitors to the town. The proposed development is intended to give Mayapur a more modern and organised appearance.
According to the Urban Development Department, the project will cover around 2,100 bighas of land near the ISKCON temple. Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul recently visited the temple and held discussions with government officials and representatives of ISKCON. The meeting examined the development plan and the facilities required for the area.
The proposed infrastructure programme includes improvements to roads and public transport in and around Mayapur. It also includes better waste management and lighting, along with modern facilities for pilgrims and tourists. These measures are expected to address key requirements associated with movement, cleanliness, public amenities and visitor access at the religious centre.
The state government is also planning to bring Nabadwip under the Smart City project. The area is expected to be developed with modern urban infrastructure as part of the broader plan for the region. Together, the proposed initiatives would link improvements in Mayapur and Nabadwip with the government’s efforts to strengthen religious and tourist infrastructure in Nadia district. The plans place the ISKCON temple and its surrounding area at the centre of the Mayapur development programme.
Source: https://www.constructionworld.in/policy-updates-and-economic-news/west-bengal-government-to-develop-mayapur-as-international-religious-destination/98477
Madhvacarya appeared in a place known as Madhyegeha, his father’s name was Narayan Bhatta, and his mother’s name was Vedanti (or Vedavidhya). Earlier, Narayan Bhatta and Vedanti had two children who died prematurely, leaving them both sad. They did tapasya to get a child and survived on milk for many years because their only desire was to get a son who would not die.
Madhvacarya’s father, Narayan Bhatta, named him Vasudeva in his childhood. Vasudeva had the qualities of a Vaishnava from the beginning and used to recite and enact the Lord’s pastimes, which left his friends astonished. In a short span of time, he finished his primary education and at the age of five, he had his Brahminical thread ceremony. He was a genius of the Vedas and he learned Vedic literature by heart.
Sri Baladeva Vidhyabhushana mentions that the Siddhantas set by Madhvacarya are:
Durtakarma Dasa giving a Srimad Bhagavatam class in Los Angeles, 2010. His Grace Durtakarma Dasa, who led the charge in ISKCON against atheistic and materialistic science, has departed this world today, October 14th, 4:45 am PST, at the VA Hospital in Los Angeles, California. After deciding to be removed from life support and later from […]
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Becoming Re-enchanted - Rukmini Walker (Rukmini Devi Dasi ACBSP) & Anuttama Dasa (ACBSP) spoke at a student program at Boston University on Thursday, September 24th 2026.
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Bhagavatam Class 5.12 1-10 | Gadadhara Pandit Prabhu King Rahūgaṇa asks Jaḍa Bharata to explain things more simply, and Jaḍa Bharata responds by challenging his deepest assumptions about identity. Verses 5–6 bring us face to fa … more
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