At the recent national ISKCON strategic planning meetings in Melbourne (11-12 October), leaders set a goal to increase book distribution across Australia by 20% in 2025 compared to 2024. ISKCON Brisbane has already achieved this target – with mor…
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ISKCON Brisbane – Celebrating a Milestone in Book Distribution!
Disappearance Day of Sri Vasudeva Ghosh || SB-10.85.41-13 || H.G. Daivi Shakti Mataji || 23.10.2025
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Who would have had the power to render ecstatic devotional service that follows in the footsteps of the damsels of Vraja? Indeed, the clever expertise of the Vraja-gopis is a prerequisite for entering the supremely sweet forest of Vrinda Devi. Enjoy th…
Purpose Must Lead, Profits Shall Follow: Leadership That Leaves a Legacy, an Artha Forum event in Singapore
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By Mahavana Das Report on the “Purposeful Leadership” Seminar by His Grace Gauranga Darshan Das In an era when leadership is often equated with power, wealth, and visibility, His Grace Gauranga Darshan Das presented a refreshing vision at the seminar t…
ISKCON India Youth Fest UDGAAR Sets Guinness World Record for ‘Most Pledges Against Drug Addiction’
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By Padsevan Bhakta Das The UDGAAR Mega Youth Festival 2025 saw over 15,000 young participants unite in India’s largest ever addiction awareness pledge—earning a coveted Guinness World Record. The festival, organized by ISKCON India Youth Council- North…
Health Update of HH Jayapataka Swami
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Over the last few days, Mahārāja has been experiencing episodes of bloody sputum and increased oxygen requirement due to the presence of thick mucus plugs in the lungs, along with a few episodes of fever. With regular medications, nebulizations, and in…
UDGAAR 2025 Highlights | The Festival Of Culture & Wellness | 12th October | IGI Stadium, Delhi
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UDGAAR 2025 wasn’t just an event, it was an awakening and transformation. Now, it’s time to carry that light forward. Let’s take a pledge to stand together for Nasha Mukt Bharat! UDGAAR 2025 Highlights | The Festival Of Culture & Wellness …
Mayapur – Kartik Deep Daan Sri Dham Mayapur (photos)
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Kartik Deep Daan Sri Dham Mayapur Day-15 #DamodarMonth Mayapur.TVRead More…
Aniruddha Dasa – National Strategic Planning workshop
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We are waiting for the results of our National Strategic Planning workshop from the weekend before last. We spent two very productive days with most of the members of the ISKCON Australia National Council working on a broad strategic plan and on the Su…
Iskcon Vrindavan – Goverdhan Puja 2025 – Sringar Darshan
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Iskcon Vrindavan – Goverdhan Puja 2025 – Sringar Darshan Iskcon vrindavan added photos to the album: Goverdhan Puja 2025 – Sringar Darshan Iskcon vrindavanRead More…
Iskcon Seattle-Govardhan Puja(October 21st 2025) Darshan pictures
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Iskcon Seattle-Govardhan Puja(October 21st 2025) Darshan pictures Govardhan Puja(October 21st 2025) Darshan pictures Iskcon SeattleRead More…
H.G. Devakinandan Prabhu – SB – 01.08.31 – 21.10.2025 – Iskcon Vrindavan
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Here is another explanation of the bewilderment created by the pastimes of the Supreme Lord. The Supreme Lord is the Supreme in all circumstances, as already explained. Here is a specific example of the Lord’s being the Supreme and at the same time a p…
A scenic forest at Harihara Kshetra. (photos)
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By Indradyumna Swami Yesterday we had our program in a scenic forest at Harihara Kshetra. Thereafter we went to nearby Nrsimha Palli, the sacred place where Lord Nrsimhadeva washed His hands after slaying the demon Hiranyakasipu. A self-manifested deit…
On the front lines we experience the Mystical Magic of Krsna!
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By Vanamala ddThe window rolled down and without saying hi, I said:
“Do you have one of these?” Showing the stack
Although he was on the phone, he said “No. How much?”
Me: “$25”
Him: “I’ve no cash”
Me: “I have eftpos”
Him: “Ok” and tapped his car…
Deep Daan Day – 11 – Kartik Month at ISKCON Vrindavan – 17.10.2 (photos)
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By Iskcon VrindavanDeep Daan Day – 11 was celebrated as part of the Kartik Month observances at ISKCON Vrindavan, with 70 new photos shared from the event. Read More…
“Personal Limitations Don’t Matter, Here’s Why”
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By Sulalita Devi DasiHappy Diwali Everyone! Here’s a fresh longread about channeling the inner tiny spider in service to the Supreme Lord, overcoming any limitations, finding eternal self-worth and ultimately entering the limitless devotion following i…
Srimad Bhagawatam Katha – HH Guru Prasad Swami – ISKCON Temple Chandigarh
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Guru Prasad Swami’s early contribution in ISKCON Costa Rica centered on administrative services and distributing BBT publications beginning in 1975 in the USA and from 1976-1978 in Central America. He became the temple president of Costa Rica temple in…
H.H. Bhakti Ashraya Vaishnava Swami – 20.10.2025 – Iskcon Vrindavan
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By ascribing to himself the degraded status of a demoniac birth, Bali Mahārāja denied any spiritual qualification for being visited by Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma. What to speak of demons like himself, Bali thought, even advanced renunciants on the paths of jñā…
H.G. Vijay Prabhu – SB – 10.85.39 – 19.10.2025 – Iskcon Vrindavan
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In this verse, King Bali offers heartfelt obeisances to Lord Krishna, recognizing Him as: Ananta – the unlimited and infinite Lord Bṛhat – the greatest of all beings Vedhase – the creator of the universe Disseminator of Sāṅkhya and Yoga – the source of…
No More Anxiety – Kartik Inspirations 2025
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Where do you take shelter when life moves in such a way that you can’t manage it? Is it within your money? Is it with some friends? Or is it some telephone service where you ask for advice — some coaching firm? Where do you take shelter? In Vrindavan, …
Month-Long Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra Enlivens Karnal with Devotion
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By Aseem Krishna Das A grand Sri Sri Krishna Balaram Shobha Yatra Festival was organized in the Karnal district of Haryana from 10th September to 5th October 2025. This year, the Shobha Yatra was held at three different locations across Karnal. The loc…
SB 4.12.1-3 – HH Prahladananda Swami – The Nature of Time – Iskcon NYC
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The video features a lecture by HH Prahlādānanda Swami on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Canto 4, Chapter 12, Verses 1–3. The central theme revolves around the nature of time (kāla) as an aspect of the Supreme Lord and its role in creation and destruction. The Swam…
Krishna Is Not Just Controlled by Love, He Is Owned by Love! – Sunday Feast Class in Alachua – Mahatma Das
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Krishna will never rob the soul of its autonomy, love must be given not taken. This class was given by His Grace Mahatma Prabhu on October 12, 2025 from Alachua, Florida. Krishna Is Not Just Controlled by Love, He Is Owned by Love! | Sunday Feast …
Weakness of Heart – Crawley, UK – HH SB Keshava Swami
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HH Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja explores the concept of spiritual weakness, emphasizing how individuals often struggle with determination, consistency, and clarity in their spiritual lives. He draws from scriptural teachings and personal anecdotes …
Report on Bharat Sankirtan Leaders Sanga – 23rd & 24th September 2025
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By Nitai Madhav DasThe ICC Book Distribution Committee successfully organized the Bharat Sankirtan Leaders Sanga on the 23rd and 24th of September 2025 at ISKCON NVCC, Pune. Around 150 devotees — temple sankirtan leaders, senior book distributors, and …
Sri Mayapur Panchakrosha Parikrama
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By Nandan DasA new digital initiative now enables devotees around the world to experience the Sri Mayapur Pañca-krośa Parikrama, a sacred 16-kilometer pilgrimage traditionally performed on foot in Sri Mayapur-dhama. Drawing on scriptural references and…
Highest Radha-kunda consciousness
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By Srila Prabhupada”There is no difference between Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Rādhārāṇī. So how you can jump over Rādhārāṇī? Rādhā-kuṇḍa and Rādhārāṇī nondifferent. How you can enjoy Rādhā-kuṇḍa by swimming? You cannot touch with your feet even Rādhā-kuṇḍa. You c…
ATL 2025-10-13 Akuti devi dasi SB 3.19.28
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By Iskcon AlachuaListen to a class given by Akuti devi dasi on text 28 of the Srimad-Bhagavatam (Bhagavata Purana), canto 3, chapter 19, entitled “The Killing of the Demon Hiraṇyākṣa” given on October 13, 2025 at the Hare Krishna temple in Alachua, Flo…
Visit to Yavat & Kokilavan (photos)
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By Deena Bandhu DasYavat is the village where Radharani resides with Her so-called husband, Abhimanyu, Her mother-in-law, Jatila, and Her sister-in-law, Kutila. Our first stop was the main temple, where we had the joy of darshan of the enchanting Deiti…
Arabic book distribution!
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By Satyanarayana Bbt FemeHave you ever seen such beautiful transcendental smiles? It simply does not get better than this! As Krishna Kumar Prabhu put it: “Hare Krishna! This devotee came with me on books and he got the mercy. They were flying out. …
A Grand Bhakti Concert at One of London’s Most Iconic Listed Theatres
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By Jahnavi HarrisonGRATEFUL 🥲 for an amazing evening 💓🤍 with Radhika dasa and our wonderful musicians and friends!
Thank YOU all for coming, I have never heard so many voices together singing in such harmony, it was magic Read …
Karthik yatra 2025 at Govardhan, Mathura (photos)
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By Gauranga DasKarthik yatra 2025 led by HH Radhanath Swami Maharaja starting today at Govardhan, Mathura. Grateful to get one more opportunity to cook prasadam for the thousands of devotees who are coming from all over the world to hear from HH Radha…
Day 07 Radhakund to Deeg, Vrajmandal Parikrama 2025 (photos)
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Day 07 Radhakund to Deeg, VMP 2025 Posted by Vrajmandal Parikrama on Tuesday, October 14, 2025Read More…
Harinama Ruci Fundraiser for Jivananda Prabhu 2025
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Dear Devotees and Friends, Please accept my humble obeisances All Glories to Srila Prabhupada This fundraiser is for my friend and dear God Brother Jivananda Prabhu to enable him to continue his amazing service of traveling as part of the Harinam Ruchi…
Virabhadra Goswami Appearance
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Posted by Ramai Swami Sri Viracandra or Virabhadra Prabhu appeared on the ninth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Kartik. Krsna dasa Kaviraja Gosvami has given this description of Him in the C.c. Adi 11.8-12: “After Nityananda Prabhu, the great…
Conquering Death – Kartik Inspirations 2025
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Buddha was once asked, “What’s the greatest mistake that a human being can make?” He answered, “The greatest mistake we human beings make is that we think we have time.” At any moment, the end could come close. This theme runs throughout the Vedic scri…
Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita / H.G. Daivi Shakti Mataji / 12.10.2025
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Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita / H.G. Daivi Shakti Mataji / 12.10.2025Read More…
SB 4.11.29-30 | HG Rāma Rāya Dāsa – NYC
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Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare SB 4.11.29-30 | HG Rāma Rāya DāsaRead More…
Krishna Calling out the Cows in Vrindavan | HH Radhanath Swami
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Krishna Calling out the Cows in Vrindavan | HH Radhanath SwamiRead More…
Jane Goodall saw nature as a spiritual sanctuary
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(RNS) — For Goodall, the sacred was not confined to ritual spaces; it was alive in the luminous weave of life itself. Jane Goodall saw nature as a spiritual sanctuaryRead More…
Liquid Love: Sri Radha Kund ❤️
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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. Liquid Love: Sri Radha Kund ❤️ #shortsRead More…