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On a recent pilgrimage to India, I was often asked to speak about Yamuna devi. Those who associated with her even briefly appreciated her warmth, compassion and devotion to Srila Prabhupada. Yamuna had an uncanny ability to make whoever she met feel as…

With HH Mukunda Goswami, HG Guru Das, HG Shyamasundara Das, HG Malati Devi Dasi, HG Jyotirmayi Devi Dasi, HG Mandakini Devi Dasi and man other disciples of Srila Prabhupada (Rebatinandana Prabhu, Ranchor Prabhu etc) # Reunion at Bhaktivedanta Manor 199…

DECEMBER 18: THE APPEARANCE DAY OF HH KRISHNA KSHETRA SWAMI His Holiness Krishna Kshetra Swami was born on December 18, 1950, in New York as Kenneth Russell Valpey. In 1969, he became a student at the Architecture Department of the University of Califo…

GITA JAYANTI DISTRIBUTION IN FRANCE By Jayananda Swami “The main thing is to distribute books more and more. Letter to: Balavanta — Vrindaban 4 October, 1976 “The more you distribute books, the more you are blessed. There is no &#8220…

We are delighted to share the highlights and accomplishments of the Russian-speaking yatra in London over the past month. By the mercy of Sri Guru and Gauranga, our devotees have been engaged in various devotional activities, spreading Krishna consciou…

A devotee of Krsna sees that people have fallen into a life of suffering. His only thought is how to deliver them. A lecture by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness T…

The article found here was published 6 December 2024 on a famous international site and has garnered 640 comments so far, with even some celebrities engaging in the discussion. Below find summary of the content and the comments. In 1983, a U.S. Army in…

‘Srila Prabhupada’s Kirtana Standards: A Handbook’ by Jayadvaita Swami A review by Krsna-katha das Whether you are a kirtana leader and / or an Iskcon leader, this is a useful and interesting book to read. As the title suggests, it sh…

UMANG 3.0 Mega Youth Festival Date: November 30, 2024 Venue: ISKCON Youth Forum, Kudupu Katte, Mangalore ISKCON Mangalore hosted the UMANG 3.0 Mega Youth Festival with the inspiring theme: “Making India Addiction-Free.” The event marked the…

We are pleased to present the 13 November and 27 November 2024 GBC Meeting Highlights Report. This combined report presents the highlights of two consecutive GBC meetings: the 13 November online meeting and the 27 November 2024 online meeting. This rep…

By Jaganmohini dd Today, many intellectual Indians are leading the Hare Krishna preaching movement in India and around the world. Thus, Maharaj’s achievement as the leader of Srila Prabhupada’s scientific mission cannot be quantified. The prestige he b…

By Vijaya Das Among Large Temples Mumbai-Chowpatty, famous as the simple temple, netted 39,002 book points and had the largest increase in that category with 287%. Among Medium Temples, London-Soho had a 30% increase for 7,782 book points. The London t…

Madhumati Pushkarini devi dasi The lines of the poet William Davies who wrote in the early 20th century, “A poor life this is if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare”, resonate with us now more than ever. People are getting busier than eve…

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May the uncontrollable, extremely sweet bank of clouds of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s mercy which bestows rapture to all the rivers of the universe, which brings life to the grains of devotional service newly planted in the field of the heart…

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Srimad Bhagavatam 7.2.1 discusses the tyranny of King Hiranyakashipu and the resulting distress of the demigods. This verse sets the stage for a broader narrative exploring the clash between materialism and devotion to the Supreme Personality of Godhea…

The podcast by Kripamoya Prabhu revolves around teachings from the *Chaitanya Charitamrita*, a sacred text chronicling the life and teachings of Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. The discussion is both devotional and reflective, combining scriptural readings …

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Ananda Vrindavan Devi Dasi, Temple President of ISKCON of DC, gave class. She urged the devotees to take care of themselves to develop lasting friendships and warned her audience against burning out. In her concluding remarks, she asked the assembly, “…

In a recent gathering, Kalakantha Prabhu addressed the importance of servant leadership within the context of spreading Krishna consciousness in North America. He began by expressing gratitude to the RGB North American leaders for their hard work in or…

Sanjay loves cartoons and comics, while his father tries to draw him into his Hindu traditions. Reluctance turns into awe-inspiring adventure as the boy embarks on an amazing journey, returning with a new perspective they can both embrace.Read More…

Yesterday we were very pleased when the monks and staff of the Bakonybél Bench monastery visited us in the Krisna Valley. In total, seventeen arrived to get to know our community and share our culture and traditions with each other. 🏞️ D…

Dear Devotees,   Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.   The Annual General Meeting of the ISKCON GBC Society will begin in February 2025. Following the ISKCON GBC Society’s Rules of Order, the GBC Secreta…

By Kaisori dasi The North European BBT is alive and well in its service to book distributors around Europe. Here’s our May 2022-May 2023 Annual Report. Read More…

In this heartfelt talk on Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day, Mahatma Prabhu reflects on the profound impact of Srila Prabhupada’s passing on the devotees and the movement. He shares that the intense sense of loss in 1977 left many feeling trau…

By Vijaya Das So far, September turned out to be one of the most successful months of the year. Ten temples reported over a 999% increase–amazing! ISV was the #1 temple in the world–incredible! Mayapur is so huge nobody was even getting close to the…

Hare Krishna! I hope this report finds you well. We are pleased to share the highlights and achievements of the ISKCON Russian-speaking Yatra in London the month of October, filled with spiritually uplifting events and dedicated devotional activities: …

Final cooking by Maharaj and Braj Vilas Prabhu during Last day of Yatra | Mayapur Kartik Yatra 2024#mayapurkartikyatra2024 #kartikyatra2024 #radhanathswami Final cooking by Maharaj and Braj Vilas Prabhu during Last day of Yatra | Mayapur Kart…

**Snake Drama – Lessons from Nature** *By HH Sacinandana Swami* — Welcome to today’s inspiration. I’m excited to share a recent encounter that illuminated for me some profound lessons about life’s journey and how our inner transformation unfolds …

Kripamoya Prabhu: Some of you may find this video interesting. Its a church service with Vaishnava prayers and songs, verses from the Rig Veda sung by the church choir, and an address by Gopi Kallayil, head AI promoter at Google. Jahnavi sings bhajans …

HH Indradyumna Swami: A visit to Tapovan, a sacred forest steeped in spiritual significance.   A Journey Through the Sacred Forest of Tapovan   In the heart of India, where spirituality intertwines with nature, lies the sacred forest of Tapov…

**What If Srila Prabhupada Had Not Come?** *By HH Jayapataka Swami* If Srila Prabhupada had not come, what would have happened? How would we have passed our lives? This question stirs something deep within my heart as I consider the unparalleled impact…