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“As a result of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, one makes such great advancement in spiritual life that simultaneously his material existence terminates and he receives love of Godhead. The holy name of Krishna is so powerful that by chanting even one name, one very easily achieves these transcendental riches.” (Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.28) Read more ›

The BSF Kalyani had organized a tree planting program in Mayapur. This was done in the banks of Ganga to protect from erosion. They had planted approximately 100 baniyan trees at Prabhupada Ghat. The IG of BSF joined with the Sri Mayapur Gurukul boys. The BSF School children, BSF force, and the ISKCON management participated in the joint program. The members of ISKCON were Gauranga Simha Das, Madhava Gauranga representing the Gurukul, security department head Bhakti Swaroop Das, and tourism head Gopijana Vallabha Das.

The children performed a cultural program creating awareness to the public on the importance of having trees and the need to protect them and not cut them down for wood.
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This year Radhasthami was celebrated in grand style in Nanda Gram temple, Nigeria. Devotees all conversed in the temple very early and observed the normal fasting. Lectures on Radharani was given by the temple president, His Grace, Nataraja Das, and other speakers like prabhu Caitanya prema and Bhadra Das all spoke on the topic. There was Bhajans, Drama, dance, cutting of Radha cake and delicious prasadam for everybody. Read more ›

Devotees visit regularly as part of the school’s Comparative Religion programme, talking about Hare Krishna philosophy and practice and sharing the gift of Kirtan… in which we often see the students self-consciously singing with big smiles on their faces! Read more ›

One who feels he is not yet ready to live in a temple, especially householders who live with a wife and children, can start a center at home by installing the Deity, worshipping the Lord morning and evening, chanting Hare Krishna and discussing the Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.
(Caitanya-caritamrta, Madya-lila, 3.190 Purport) Read more ›

The members of the present Krishna consciousness movement were not born in India, nor do they belong to the Vedic culture, but within the short time they have become such wonderful devotees simply by chanting the Hare Krishna mantra that even in India they are well received as perfectly well behaved Vaisnavas wherever they go. (Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 17.1 Purport) Read more ›

“Oh Govinda! Feeling Your separation, I am considering a moment to be like twelve years or more. Tears are flowing from My eyes like torrents of rain, and I am feeling all vacant in the world in your absence.” This is the perfectional stage of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra.
(Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.51 Purport) Read more ›

“As a result of chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, one makes such great advancement in spiritual life that simultaneously his material existence terminates and he receives love of Godhead. The holy name of Krishna is so powerful that by chanting even one name, one very easily achieves these transcendental riches.” (Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.28) Read more ›

Fate can be changed by Krishna consciousness. Krishna says, “I shall give you protection from all the resultant action of your sinful life.” That is fate changed. When you surrender to Krishna, He takes charge of squaring up all your sinful activities and their reaction. Surrender to Krishna; then your fate is changed. Delhi, November 28, 1975. Read more ›

People should be given the chance to hear the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, but in the beginning they should not be instructed about the glories or the spiritual significance of the holy name. By constant hearing of the holy name, their hearts will be purified, and then they will be able to understand the transcendental position of the holy name.
(Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.21 Purport) Read more ›

If one somehow or other come in contact with the Hare Krishna movement, without consideration of his being a sudra, vaisya, Jagai, Madhai or even lower, he becomes advanced in spiritual consciousness and immediately develops love of Godhead. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.21 Purport) Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: For Radhastami in Omsk, Siberia we started off with kirtan, katha and abhisekha in the temple. After a big feast we went on harinam samkirtan and took the small Radha Krsna deities for a boat ride up the Irtish river. That evening we finished the day with discussion of Srimati Radharani’s transcendental pastimes. All in a day! All glories to Sri Sri Radha Govinda, the presiding deities of Siberia. Read more ›

One is understood to be an eternal servant of the Supreme Personality of Godhead if he considers himself a servant of the holy name and in this spirit distributes the holy name to the world.
(Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 8.16 Purport) Read more ›

In the sastras it is said that if a person only once chants the holy name and completely surrenders unto the lotus feet of the Lord, the Lord immediately considers him His ward and is always inclined to give him protection. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.2.49 Purport) Read more ›

Simply addressing the energy of the Supreme Lord as Hare and the Lord Himself as Krishna very soon situates the Lord within the heart of the devotee. By thus addressing Radha and Krishna, one directly engages in His Lordship’s service. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila 7.73 Purport) Read more ›

Simply by chanting the holy name of Krishna a devotee of the Lord can approach the supreme destination easily and happily, but this destination cannot be approached by any other process of religion.
(Bhagavad-gita 12.6-7 Purport) Read more ›

Simply addressing the energy of the Supreme Lord as Hare and the Lord Himself as Krishna very soon situates the Lord within the heart of the devotee. By thus addressing Radha and Krishna, one directly engages in His Lordship’s service. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila 7.73 Purport) Read more ›

By Hanumatpresaka Swami. Hanumatpresaka Swami is a Gaudiya Vaishnava guru and a spiritual leader for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. He is known as a Vaishnava scholar, continuously traveling, lecturing on classical Indian literature and philosophy. Read more ›

On the auspicious Janmastami day, the Hare Krishna Multipurpose Hall were decorated with vibrant sarees, flowers, balloons and Rangolis with Lord Krishna’s footsteps and colorful lights which was a treat to watch. In this majestic backdrop, the deities of Srila Prabhupada, Standing Krishna and Radha Madhava carried on palanquin made way from the multipurpose hall to the Abhisekh Mandap along with kirtan Read more ›

By chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, we gradually develop our eternal relationship with the Supreme Person and thus attain the perfection called svarupa-siddhi. We should take advantage of this benediction and go back home, back to Godhead. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 10.3.37 Purport ) Read more ›

Omsk is a city and the administrative center of Omsk Oblast, Russia, located in southwestern Siberia 2,236 kilometers from Moscow. Read more ›

His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaj gave Harinam initiation to 600 devotees. (Sri Mayapur Dham) Photos: Janakiram Prabhu Read more ›

When loud chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is performed all over the world by those who follow in Your footsteps, all living entities, moving and nonmoving, dance in ecstatic devotional love. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila, 3.72) Read more ›

Worship of the Lord, whose name is like the sun, for just as a slight appearance of the sun dissipates the darkness of night, so a slight appearance of the holy name of Krishna can drive away all the darkness of ignorance that arises in the heart due to greatly sinful activities performed in previous lives. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila, 3.62) Read more ›

If a devotee once utters the holy name of the Lord, or if it penetrates his mind or enters his ear, which is the channel of aural reception, that holy name will certainly deliver him from material bondage, whether vibrated properly or improperly, with correct or incorrect grammar, or properly joined or vibrated in separate parts. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila, 3.60) Read more ›

The following notices have been given.

No one will be allowed to enter the temple with electrical items like cellphones
Entering with bags or suitcases will also be forbidden
Separate entrance and exit ways have been designated for those coming for darshan
Devotees are asked to avoid pushing and overcrowding
Women should not wear expensive jewels and decorations
No one should touch abandoned luggage
Nor should people spread rumors. Any suspicious activities should be reported to the appropriate authorities. Read more ›

Kalasamvara Das: Once, only in the land of Braj (Sri Vrindavan) was there the glorification of Srimati Radharani .Today by the mercy of His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. In most cities and towns around the world ,devotees from all walks of life are being blessed by Her Divine Name. And are calling out with great emotions Jai Jai Sri Radhe!!! Being thank full for this golden opportunity, in this golden age. Read more ›

Narrated by Bhakti Chaitanya Swami Read more ›

Sri Radha Radhika – Lord Krsna’s greatest worshiper

Krsna-Vallabha – Lord Krsna’s beloved

Krsna-Samyuta – Lord Krsna’s constant companion

Vrndavanesvari – queen of Vrndavana

Krsna-Priya – beloved of Lord Krsna

Madana-Mohini – more charming than Kamadeva

Srimati – beautiful

Krsna-Kanta – Lord Krsna beloved

Krsnananda-Pradayini – the giver of bliss to Lord Krsna

Yasasvini yasogamya – famous

Yasodananda-Vallabha – beloved of Yasoda’s son

Damodara-Priya – dear to Lord Damodara Read more ›

Today, September 2nd 2014 on the most auspicious day of Srimati Radharani’s Appearance, we are feeling unlimitedly fortunate to be engaged in some small service for Her pleasure.

It is only by Her causeless mercy that we are able to try and keep Her pastime place, Radha Kunda clean. It is only by Her merciful glance that we are able to, in some small way, beautify Her playground with gardens and murals. It is only by Her grace that we are able to offer some service to Her maidservants, the widow residents of Her sporting ground, Radha Kunda.

And it is by Her divine inspiration that so many kind-hearted Vaishnavas have stepped forward to support this service.

Before Srimati Radhika descended to this planet Earth, Vrindavan came in all its beauty and splendor to facilitate Her pleasure pastimes with Her Beloved. If we can help to beautify this Holy Land for Her continued pleasure, we consider ourselves most lucky.

Please browse our latest photos and join our efforts by visiting www.radharani.com. Thank you for your support! Your servants, Mayapurcandra dasa and Campakalata Devi dasi. Read more ›

Deity Worship at Home Temple: Making Radhastami Decorations Read more ›

Gita Nagari is a 350 acre farm situated in scenic Port Royal, Pennsylvania. The community lovingly engages in farming and caring for their cows, focusing on the Supreme Lord as central to their existence.

Farming, Cow Protection, Home to an intentional spiritual community who worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna, and engage in bhakti yoga, Spiritual Retreat venue. Read more ›

If a devotee once utters the holy name of the Lord, or if it penetrates his mind or enters his ear, which is the channel of aural reception, that holy name will certainly deliver him from material bondage, whether vibrated properly or improperly, with correct or incorrect grammar, or properly joined or vibrated in separate parts. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila, 3.60) Read more ›

Beautiful multidimensional and happy celebration! Don’t miss looking at the photos! Read more ›

The performance of sankirtana-yajna is a special concession for human society to save people from being affected by known or unknown sinful activities. We are surrounded by unlimited sins, and therefore it is compulsory that one take to Krishna consciousness and chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 9.16.23 Purport) Read more ›

When you picture a kirtan enthusiast in your mind’s eye, do you think of a retired American sniper who did three tours in Iraq? What about a former female sergeant who’s struggling with lung injuries, rage, and post-traumatic stress?

Some veterans are discovering that kirtan—a call-and-response form of mantra chanting that originated in India—is helping them cope with conditions such as PTSD and re-entry into civilian life. Read more ›

To keep ourselves externally clean we should bathe three times daily, and for internal cleanliness we must cleanse the heart by chanting the Hare Krishna mantra. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 9.8.22 Purport). Read more ›

“There may be discrepancies in pronouncing the mantras and observing the regulative principles, and, moreover, there may be discrepancies in regard to time, place, person and paraphernalia. But when your Lordship’s holy name is chanted, everything becomes faultless.” (Srimad Bhagavatam, 8.23.16) Read more ›

‘Kunds’ or ‘sarovars’ (water bodies), integral to the fables of Lord Krishna, are all set to get a facelift. Plans are afoot to renovate and beautify as many as 50 ‘kunds’ associated with mythological stories in Mathura and Vrindavan. The renovation will cost Rs 9.15 crore.

Work is in progress at 10 such water bodies in the first phase of the project being carried out by the UP tourism department.

According to officials, work is in varying phases of completion ranging from 30% to 80% at Pootna kund, Kamal kund, Shyam Talai, Sudharshan kund, Ter Kadamb and Lalit kund. Read more ›

Preparations for Radhashtami in Barsana are almost complete. On Wednesday, the DM inspected the situation in and around the Shriji temple. She gave a list of duties to responsible officers. She also gave the order to the new SSP, Manjil Saini, to post a bomb squad in the town for the festival.

In the Collectorate conference room on Wednesday, DM B. Chandrakala met with the district officers responsible for Radha’s birthday festival in her home town. Insisting that all arrangements should be complete by Wednesday, and took them to Barsana to make sure that everything was in place.

The Barsana municipal chairman and executive officer were given orders to assist the officers. In particular the EO was told to see to sanitation and to see that permission be given for feasts and food distribution only after those responsible have signed contracts guaranteeing that they clean up after themselves. Read more ›