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Others, who are not devotees, may think, “How can people devote so much time simply to talks of God?” The chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra is simply the repetition of three words, Hare, Krishna, Rama, but still devotees can go on chanting this Hare Krishna mantra twenty-four hours a day without feeling fatigued. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 4.13.1Purport) Read more ›

It is the special mercy of the Supreme Lord that as soon as He knows that one is glorifying His name, fame and attributes, He personally helps cleanse the dirt from one’s heart. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.2.12  Purport). Read more ›

“For one who wants liberation from the fruitive reactions of material activities, the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, or glorification of the name, fame and pastimes of the Lord, is recommended as the most perfect process of atonement because such chanting eradicates the dirt from one’s heart completely.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.2.12). Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: Madhuvan, Vrindavan’s forest of sweetness, is the place of many of Radha and Krsna’s most nectarian pastimes. It is also famous for the place where Druva Maharaja performed penance and austerities to achieve his desire for a kingdom greater than his father’s. After having direct darsan of the Lord, however, he realised his greatest fortune was the Lord’s association and he gave up all other inferior desires. We discussed these pastimes for many hours and concluded with even more hours of sweet, sweet kirtan. All glories to Vrindavan parikrama! Read more ›

Svalpam apy asya dharmasya trayate mahato bhayat: even a little devotional service can save one from the greatest danger. Devotional service, which begins with chanting of the holy name of the Lord, is so powerful that even if one falls down, he can be saved from all calamities if he somehow or other chants the holy name of the Lord. This is the extraordinary power of the Lord’s holy name. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.1.63 Purport). Read more ›

Chakora band performing for Hare Krishna Charity Fund Raising Gala Dinner on 28th September 2014 at Sunway Carnival Mall, Seberang Jaya, Penang, Malaysia. Radhya Ong singing Hare Krishna Maha Mantra with Jasmin (Janaki d.d), Susan Leong ,Jewel H’ng & Keyboardist Eddie Ong (Adi Kartri dasa) Read more ›

This album is dedicated to the young men who traveled with us over the summer. Without their countless hours of selfless devotional service this festival tour wouldn’t be possible. Read more ›

Krishna is everywhere. Simply you have to catch Him. And He’s also ready for being caught. Yes, if somebody wants to catch Him. Suppose you are a devotee. If you want to catch Him, He comes forward ten times than your desire.  He’s so kind. Therefore, we have to simply receive Him. London, August 21, 1973. Read more ›

Gunacuda Dasi: During the holy month of Kartik students and teachers of Sri Mayapur International School have planned many auspicious activities to increase our remembrance of Lord Damodar.

On the first day of Kartik, they held a 12 hour kirtan on the boys’ campus where all the students took turns to lead the kirtan. The enthusiasm grew and grew as the day went on and the students’ chanting could be heard by pilgrims visiting the goshala next to the school. Read more ›

Over the last 45 years, the ISKCON Hare Krishna Movement has been recognised as a source of authentic spirituality. Opulent deity worship, daily street chanting (harinam), vegetarian food distribution (prasadam), book distribution (shastra dhan), spiritual education based on Vedic teachings and festivals are a few aspects of Hare Krishna culture that have been welcomed by the city, establishing ISKCON-London as a spiritual oasis in the heart of Central London.

Please join us in commemorating 45 years of the Hare Krishna movement in London at our official celebration event – a very special and unique event consisting of appreciations and gratitude, music, drama, dance and a vegetarian feast. There will be special guests and surprises as we look back at the past, appreciate the present and glimpse into the future. Read more ›

Update on Jayapataka Maharaja’s Health

New Delhi, 10th October: Jayapataka Maharaja was admitted at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in Delhi on 06-10-14. Maharaja was admitted due to fluid retention in his body because of a weak liver.

ILBS is one of the best institutes in the world to deal with liver related complications. The Director of the hospital, Professor Sarin, is a world-renowned liver specialist and is personally treating Maharaja.

Over the last few days several tests were conducted to assess Maharaja’s liver condition, as well to drain the water out from his body.

Some latest test has showed that Maharaja’s veins in his stomach have become enlarged, which in future may cause bleeding and could be very serious. So, in-order to avoid that doctors are proposing few treatments. Read more ›

After monks went on a hunger strike to push for a citywide ban on animal slaughter, the local government declared Palitana a meat-free zone. “Everyone in this world — whether animal or human being or a very small creature — has all been given the right to live by God,” says Virat Sagar Maharaj, a Jain monk. “So who are we to take away that right from them? Read more ›

Kirtanad eva krsnasya mukta-sangah param vrajet [SB 12.3.51] Simply by chanting the Hare Krishna mantra, one becomes free from the bondage of material existence and thus becomes eligible to return home, back to Godhead. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 9.14.48 Purport) Read more ›

Simply by taking prasada and taking part in chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra, ordinary persons are being considerably elevated. Saubhari Muni regrets that he had bad association even in the deepest part of the water. Because of the bad association of the sexually engaged fish, he fell down. A secluded place is also not secure unless there is good association. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 9.6.51 Purport). Read more ›

The beginning of the auspicious month of Kartik heralds another significant beginning: the start of the annual, midterm GBC Strategic Planning meetings, this year being held in Tirupati, India.

ISKCON Tirupati, home of Sri Sri Radha-Govindaji and Their asta-sakhis, is a stunning temple nestled at the feet of the magnificent Venkatadri Hill, the principal of the area’s seven hills, or Sesha Chalam, that make up Tirumala. The ancient, world-famous temple of Lord Balaji sits atop Venkatadri Hill.

As the meetings draw near, the temple has become a hive of activity. Revati Raman Prabhu, temple president of ISKCON Tirupati, and his enthusiastic team are making wonderful arrangements for their many guests. Their service attitude is exemplary – a model of Vaisnava-seva.

As each devotee arrives, he or she receives a traditional, warm, Vaisnava greeting, a beautiful darsana of Their Lordships, and comfortable accommodations with a stunning view of the scared Tirumala Hills. He or she is then served excellent prasada by devotees eager to please. With such hospitality and the deep spiritual atmosphere of Tirupati, all the devotees are smiling and the scene is thus set for nine days of meetings, starting with the three-day Organizational Development Committee meeting.

So stay tuned – we’ll be updating you daily. Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: In Kokilavan, one of the many beautiful forests of Vrindavan, live many Kokila’s – or cuckoo birds. Radha and Krsna often meet in the pastorial setting of that forest. There is also a famous temple of Shanidev, or Saturn, that is popular amongst those who approach him for relief from his influence of punishing sinners. Shanidev himself, however, worships Lord Nrsimhadeva, and those who also take shelter of Nrsimhadeva are easily freed from Shani’s influence. Read more ›

The Hare Krishna chant is called the maha-mantra, the great, exalted mantra above all other Vedic mantras, because simply chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra brings so many beneficial effects. (Srimad Bhagavatam, 9.1.17 Purport). Read more ›

HH Srila Jayapataka Swami arrived in Malaysia on 24th September 2014, from Adelaide Australia, and as usual, his touch in Malaysia encompassed a wide spectrum of spiritual activities that provided an avenue for devotees to receive his mercy and guidance, which left them fully inspired and yearn to do more devotional service. He spent slightly more than a week in Malaysia before leaving to New Delhi on 1stOctober, 2014, after having given many more inspiring speeches and memorable moments to the devotees yet again this time. Read more ›

Drumila Dasa: This is Jim Sturgess, a major Hollywood Actor. He has starred in ‘One Day’ opposite Anne Hathaway. ‘Cloud Atlas’ with Tom Hanks. The movie ’21’. He also starred in ‘Across the Universe’, a musical about the Beatles, which was very popular. He gave a nice donation for our Food For Life program here in New Orleans and walked away with a ‘Higher Taste’ cookbook. A very ‘down to earth’ guy. I also gave him a nice invitation card for the New Orleans temple, and invited him to to attend our Sunday program if he was ever so inclined. He’s shooting a new movie in town, so who knows? 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 ›

Indradyumna Swami: On the first day of Kartika I had the unimaginable good fortune to chant 16 rounds on the original japa beads of Srila Jiva Goswami. I chanted slowly and attentively, all the while praying for a genuine taste for the holy names of the Lord. I was well aware that the special opportunity was given to me only by the mercy of my spiritual master, Srila Prabhupada. I wish to reciprocate by doubling my efforts in helping him spread the samkirtan movement all over the world. Srila Jiva Goswami ki jaya! Read more ›

On 27 September 2014 His Holiness Jayapataka Swami, ISKCON Malaysia Co GBC gave initiation to 25 devotees in Sri Jagannatha Mandir. There was a big crowd witnessing this sacred ceremony. His Holiness Srila Jayapataka Swami gave an inspiring talk before he gave the names and beads to the initiation candidates.

His Holiness stressed on the importance of using one’s intelligence in serving Lord Krishna. He also appreciated the good work being carried out at our ISKCON farm. His Holiness later explained about Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu having darshan of Krishna in Kanayah Natashala, how Lord Caitanya saw Krishna and after that the separation He felt form Lord Krishna etc. Read more ›

Although everyone admires the ecstatic chanting and dancing of the devotees, who are therefore popularly known as “the Hare Krishna people,” Mayavadis cannot appreciate these activities because of their poor fund of knowledge. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 7.42 Purport) Read more ›

One who accepts the chanting of Hare Krishna to be some kind of pious activity is completely misled. Of course, it is pious; but the real fact is that Krishna and His name, being transcendental, are far above all mundane pious activity. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 3.79 Purport) Read more ›

The Vedic scriptures say: “Even if one distributes ten million cows in charity during an eclipse of the sun, lives at the confluence of the Ganges and Yamuma for millions of years, or gives a mountain of gold in sacrifice to the brahmanas, he does not earn one hundredth part of the merit derived from chanting Hare Krishna.” (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 3.79 Purport) Read more ›

One should never consider the chanting of the holy name of Godhead equal to pious activities like giving in charity to brahmanas or saintly persons, opening charitable educational institutions, distributing free food and so on. The results of pious activities do not equal the results of chanting the holy name of Krishna. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 3.79 Purport) Read more ›

The Hare Krishna mantra is specifically mentioned in many Upanisads, such as the Kali-santarana Upanishad, where it is said: “After searching through al the Vedic literature, one cannot find a method of religion more sublime for this age than the chanting of Hare Krishna.”
(Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 3.40 Purport) Read more ›

HH Radhanath Swami inaugurates the exquisite paintings adorning the roof of the Vedic Cultural & Educational Center. All these hand drawn gems-of-art have been made by the expert artists @ GEV! Read more ›

Radhanath Swami visited Bologna for 2 days and this was the first program at a large hotel very well known in Bologna, home of the oldest university in the western world.
There were over 500 people attending on a Thursday night. At the end they gave a great applause and purchased over 200 books. For Maharajas visit next year we are already looking for halls with over a thousand seats!!
Ys Trai das Read more ›

Devotees have begun construction on another temple in Rohini, near Punjabi Bagh, which will complete Srila Prabhupada’s wish for ten small temples and one big temple in Delhi. Read more ›

If by the tongue you chant Hare Krishna mantra, and by the tongue you taste prasadam, you will be perfect, simply by executing these two things. London, July 12, 1973. Read more ›

Said to be an incarnation of Krishna’s brother Lord Balarama Himself, the Mridanga is a powerful instrument, which helps to carry devotees into blissful ecstasy while they chant the holy names of Krishna. In Kirtan, with thousands of people or just one or two, the Mridanga raises the consciousness and allows one and all to focus more fully on Krishna. Read more ›

As stated in the Padma Purana: “One cannot understand the transcendental nature of the name, form, quality and pastimes of Sri Krishna through one’s materially contaminated senses. Only when one becomes spiritually saturated by transcendental service to the Lord are the transcendental name, form, quality and pastimes of the Lord revealed to him.” Read more ›

“O Lord, Your transcendental name and form are not ascertained by those who merely speculate on the path of imagination. Your name, form and attributes can be ascertained only through devotional service.”
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 10.2.36) Read more ›

Kali-kale nama-rupe krsna-avatara (Cc. Adi 17.22): In this age, Krishna has appeared in the Hare Krishna maha-mantra. The Krishna Consciousness movement is spreading like wildfire all over the world, and it will go on doing so. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 10.2.20 Purport) Read more ›

Oct 8, 2014, lecture by Ravindra Svarupa Prabhu Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: “O friend, by great good fortune you have attained this body where you have heard Vrndavana’s wonderful glories and learned that everything in this world is like a dream. Don’t, don’t, don’t put any faith in the mind and body. Run to Vrndavana!”
[ Srila Prabhodananda Sarasvati, Sataka One, Text 80 ] Read more ›

Results of world’s largest Near Death Experiences study published. Recollections in relation to death, so-called out-of-body experiences (OBEs) or near-death experiences (NDEs), are an often spoken about phenomenon which have frequently been considered hallucinatory or illusory in nature; however, objective studies on these experiences are limited. Results of the study have been published in the journal Resuscitation and are now available online. Read more ›

The Puranas (Vedic histories) extol the month of Kartik as the topmost in the calendar. Lord Krishna’s mercy is very easily accessible in this month and to demonstrate their sincerity devotees accept different austerities such as fasting, cutting down on non-essential activities and offering charity. Worship of Tulsi and serving Lord Krishna’s cows is especially glorified. Read more ›

Hare Krishna Maha Mantra Challenge asks that you sing the maha mantra in a non-traditional, but very recognizable tune. Watch these vaishnavas that accepted the challenge! Read more ›