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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 ›

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 ›

A conference at the prestigious Sala San Francesco Ferrara given by Matsyavatara prabhu 4th of October 2014 helped greatly its audience to raise their consciousness and understand how the laws of karma work in this material existence. Read more ›

To chant the holy name of Krishna one does not need to speculate on the philosophical aspects of the science of God, for one automatically becomes ecstatic and without consideration immediately chants, dances, laughs, cries and sings just like a madman. (Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 7.79 Purport) Read more ›

On 16th September 2014, a total of 33 children from SJMKL’s Gokul Garden Sunday School gathered excitedly at Sri Jagannath Mandir Taman Yarl KL as early as 7.15 am to board a bus to Janda Baik, Pahang to visit Goshala farm which is approximately 52 kilometres away from Kuala Lumpur city. The children were accompanied by 10 teachers. The rain showers that morning did not dampen the children’s spirit for the trip, instead it was taken as a shower of blessing from Lord Krsna. Read more ›

Mumbai, October 2: In a historic order the Mumbai High Court Tuesday stayed the slaughter of 12,000 bullocks while giving its ruling on the plea filed by Muslim Rashtriya Manch (MRM) challenging the Maharashtra Government order of July 31, 2014. Read more ›

“In Dvapara-yuga one could satisfy Krishna or Visnu only by worshiping Him gorgeously according to the pancaratriki system, but in the Age of Kali one can satisfy and worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead Hari simply by chanting the holy name.” (Narayana-samhita) Read more ›

“Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare-these sixteen names composed of thirty-two syllables are the only means to counteract the evil effects of Kali-yuga. In all the Vedas it is seen that to cross the ocean of nescience there is no alternative to the chanting of the holy name.” (Kali-santarana Upanisad) Read more ›

“The essence of all Vedic knowledge-comprehending the three kinds of Vedic activity, the Vedic hymns, and the processes for satisfying the demigods-is included in the eight syllables Hare Krishna Hare Krishna. This is the reality of all Vedanta. The chanting of the holy name is the only means to cross the ocean of nescience.” (Narada-pancharatra) Read more ›

In the material world, everything is full of anxiety
(kuntha), whereas in the spiritual world (Vaikuntha) everything is free from anxiety. Therefore those who are afflicted by a combination of anxieties cannot understand the Hare Krishna mantra, which is free from all anxiety.
(Sri-Caitanya-caritamrta, Adi-lila, 7.74 Purport) Read more ›

On September 29, 2014, former Florida Governor and current Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist visited Sarasota, Florida for a campaign fundraiser. On a short stop at the Sarasota Democratic Headquarters, Bhakta Scott of Sarasota Krishna House had an opportunity to present Mr. Crist with a copy of Bhagavad-Gita As It Is. Read more ›

The Hare Krishna maha-mantra gives liberation and at the same time offers shelter at the lotus feet of Krishna. If one takes shelter at the lotus feet of Krishna after liberation, he develops his dormant ecstatic love for Krishna. That is the highest perfection of life. (Sri Caitanya-caritamrta, Antya-lila, 3.257 Purport) Read more ›

Chakora band performing for Hare Krishna Charity Fundrasing dinner on 28.09,2014 @ Sunway Carnival Mall, Seberang Jaya, Penang, Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: “Oh my beloved Giriraj, I will take bath in all the holy rivers and bathing places near you. I will quench my thirst by drinking the ambrosial waters adorning your foothills and I will walk eternally in this holy dust of Vraja. I beg you Giriraj, kindly give me birth again and again in this sacred land of Vraja. I have no other longing in my heart apart from this.” [ “Life in Vraja,” – a traditional Vrindavan bhajan – Stanza two ] All photos by Ananta Vrindavan das. Read more ›

A leader must be peaceful, self-controlled, austere, pure, tolerant, honest, wise, learned and religious. Letter to Karandhara, July 27, 1973. Read more ›

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu has openly declared, niyamitah smarane na kalah. This includes desa, kala, and patra-place, time and the individual. Therefore anyone may chant the Hare Krishna, without consideration of the time and place. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 7.15.31 Purport) Read more ›

I feel happy that even after my departure, things will go on. I am happy that I have got so many sincere devotees who will carry on. That is my happiness. Letter to Madhudvisa, September 18, 1974. Read more ›

When the Indian President Narendra Modi presented Bhagavad Gita to Japanese Emperor, he mentioned, “I don’t think that I have anything more to give and the world also does not have anything more to get than this.” That remark triggered a big round of applause from the assembled gathering. Yes, Bhagavad-Gita is Lord Krishna’s greatest gift to humanity!

Bhagavad-Gita CHAD (CHapter A Day) is an amazingly easy way to practically apply this gift of timeless wisdom to our daily life and integrate it into our real-world, modern-day existence. Read more ›

Gunacuda Dasi: During the examination periods of November 2013 and May 2014 ,two high school students from Sri Mayapur International school were recognised for top marks in IGCSE and Advance level subjects. There are over 10,000 schools worldwide offering Cambridge International Examinations. Please see the letter below. Read more ›

A beautiful, with a magazine like styled lay out, online news aggregator, easy to navigate horizontally with flipping pages effect, responsive for all devices, light and quick, updated constantly, pulling posts, photos and audio-video media from the most important UK and IE Iskcon websites, facebook pages and other social sites is the place to go to connect with the glorious British and Irish Yatras! Read more ›

Vaisesika Dasa: My dear false ego,

It has taken me quite some time to find the courage to write you this letter; and I realize that it may come to you as a surprise since we have been together for so long and we’ve been through so much.

I know also that I’m the one who started this relationship in the first place, but I’ve changed. I now know that what we had was unhealthy: especially my depending on you to watch and appreciate every move that I made, and your telling me that I was great, wise, clever and so on, even when I wasn’t Read more ›

Intelligent men decide to solve all problems by adopting the devotional service of chanting the holy name of the Lord, who is situated in everyone’s heart and who is a mine of all auspicious qualities. Such persons are not within Yamaraj’s jurisdiction for punishment. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.3.26 Purport) Read more ›

Indradyumna Swami: An original photo of Srila Jagannatha dasa Babaji, the spiritual master of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur, recently discovered by the Bhaktivedanta Research Centre in Kolkata. The photo was found inserted between the pages of an old book previously owned by a disciple of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati. Under the direction of Hari Sauri prabhu the research center is collecting and preserving ancient manuscripts and rare works, making them available to scholars and students all over the world. Read more ›

By chanting the Hare Krishna mantra without offenses, one increases his love for Krishna. As stated by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu, preme pum-artho mahan: one’s main concern should be to increase one’s attachment to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and to increase one’s love for Him.
(Srimad-Bhagavatam, 6.3.24 Purport) Read more ›

Please dont forget to visit ISKCON Bhaktivedanta Swami Goshala during your visit to vrindavan. Please come serve cows and get unlimited blessings of Gomata and Krishna Balrama. Read more ›

Recently on the 28th of September,a fundraising gala dinner was organised by the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple Complex, at the Sunway Convention Hall, Seberang Jaya, Penang, Malaysia, and we had the pleasure of hosting two esteemed guests, HH Jayapataka Swami and HH Bhakti Vrajendranandana Swami, in addition to the 1000 other supporters, donators and well-wishers who attended. This gala dinner was held to raise funds and create awareness of the upcoming new temple located a stones throw away, the Radha Krishna Temple of Devotion and Understanding. 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 ›

We’re happy to announce that Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada is now available in all flavors at bbtmedia.com Read more ›

Huge celebrations in India and all over the world for the victory of Lord Ramacandra! Read more ›

Don’t be after these motorcars, television, and all nonsense things, sporting, wine, women. Don’t be after these. Simply eat sufficiently, keep your health nicely, chant Hare Krishna, realize Krishna, and go back to home. This is our philosophy. Rome, May 25, 1974. Read more ›

“Although Kali-yuga is full of faults, there is still one good quality about this age. It is that simply by chanting the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, one can become free from material bondage and be promoted to the transcendental kingdom.” (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 12.3.51 Purport) Read more ›

We should not forget the chanting of the Hare Krishna mantra under any circumstances. It will help us in the greatest danger, as we find in the life of Gajendra. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 8.3.1 Purport) Read more ›

“Initiation means to accept, officially, to abide by the orders of Krsna and His representative,” (Srila Prabhupada)

On the 29th of September 2014, a very blissful Initiation ceremony (given by HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaj and HH Bhakti Vrjendranandana Maharaj) took place at Iskcon Bhaktivedanta Cultural Centre, Malaysia. In total 29 devotees took 1st initiation and 8 devotees took 2nd initiation. We would like to congratulate all those devotees for taking one more step closer to Krishna. HARIBOL!!! Read more ›

Eleven select international students immersed themselves full-time in ISKCON’s first systematic kirtan course for nearly two months this summer, from June 30th to August 21st, at Bhaktivedanta College in Radhadesh, Belgium.

During this time they studied the theology behind kirtan, the proper mood and way to perform it, and its history and tradition, and took practical lessons in how to skillfully sing and play instruments to glorify the Lord.

The course was born out of Bhaktivedanta College’s desire to offer something beyond its usual academically accredited courses.

“We all know that ultimately systematic philosophy must give way to a personal experience,” says the course’s spiritual director Sacinandana Swami, who is renowned for his international Japa and Kirtan retreats. “The essence of Bhakti cannot be had by theoretical teaching; only by practical experience. Kirtan is that experience.” Read more ›

Krishna and the sound vibration “Krishna” are nondifferent, so if one loudly vibrates Hare Krishna, he will be able to think of Krishna immediately. This process of chanting is the best process of self-realization in this age; therefore Lord Caitanya preached it so nicely for benefit of all humanity. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 3.24.35 Purport) Read more ›

The liberated sage Kardama Muni could see Garuda carrying the Lord on the way to Vaikuntha and hear the flapping of his wings vibrating the sound of Hare Krsna, the essence of the Sama Veda. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 3.21.34 Purport) Read more ›

By the mercy of Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada on 29 September 2014 the devotees in Canberra, Australia had Harinam Sankirtana at Floriade, an annual National Flower festival. The holy name of Lord Sri Krishna was distributed the public visiting the Floriade. Earlier on 3 September 2014, the devotees celebrated Radhastami Festival at the Hare Krishna (ISKCON) Temple. Read more ›

If one repeats monotonous material words, he will feel exhausted, but if he chants Hare Krishna twenty-four hours a day, he will never feel exhausted; rather, he will feel encouraged to continue chanting more and more. (Srimad-Bhagavatam, 3.21.22 Purport) Read more ›

6 funny stories about attachment and detachment… Recorded on Sep 30th 2014 Iskcon Brisbane temple. Read more ›

Gabbard, a 33-year-old US Democrat Congresswoman from Hawaii, presented to the Prime Minister a copy of Gita, which she had placed in her hand when she took oath while being sworn in to the US House of Representative.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted with a garland by Member of House of Representatives Tulsi Gabbard during a meeting in New York on Sunday. (Source: PTI) Read more ›