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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 2024. 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…

### How to Become Eternally Happy *By His Holiness Prahladananda Swami, ISKCON Ljubljana* In the Srimad Bhagavatam (1.5.7), we find timeless guidance on achieving true, eternal happiness. This text, along with the teachings of the spiritual masters, of…

**Full Renunciation: Reflections on Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 1.6.11-13** *By HG Kalakantha Prabhu* In today’s Śrīmad Bhāgavatam discussion, we focused on verses 1.6.11-13, which continue the story of Nārada Muni’s early life, exploring his spiritual journey a…

**Śrimad Bhāgavatam Reflections and the Journey of Art in Devotion** By HG Hansarupa Prabhu The devotional journey often manifests in surprising ways, connecting the mundane with the divine and transforming simple acts into profound expressions of spir…

  Click below to start the player     A treasure to share —Cooperating for Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Pleasure By Bhakti-lata Dasi ISKCON Prison Ministry (IPM) exists only because we have something valuable to share. If Śrīla Prabhupāda hadn’t s…

**Simple, Sincere, and Purposeful Bhakti: Nothing Extra Needed** *By HG Vaiśeṣika Dāsa* In our lives, we are driven by the need for meaning, a pursuit of what we perceive as valuable. Worship, an expression of this search for value, originates from &#8…

**The Sacred Miracle Plant** *By HH Sacinandana Swami* — Every morning, as I open the two swinging doors to my bhajan kutir, I am greeted by the presence of a sacred tulasi plant. Positioned on a pedestal right outside my kutir, she allows me to …

This video covers the first day of ISKCON Chowpatty’s Kartik Yatra 2024, held in the holy land of Sri Mayapur Dham. The event is filled with ecstatic kirtans, dancing, and the spiritual teachings of HH Radhanath Swami, who reflects on the life an…

Bhakti Center in the news for tonight’s Diwali celebration (at the beginning and end of this 2.5 min video). Radha… Posted by Yasoda-dulal Das on Friday, November 1, 2024Read More…

This is a lecture about parenting, Krishna consciousness, and social issues, given by HG Akuti Devi Dasi, a Hare Krishna teacher. The lecture draws on stories from the Bhagavad Gita and other Hindu scriptures to discuss the challenges and rewards of ra…

Disciples of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Srila Prabhupada) gather to reminisce and share personal memories of their time with him. They reflect on the deep friendships they’ve formed within the Krishna Consciousness movement, emphasizing…

The video titled “Panel & General Q&A: The BI Network, Resources, Opportunities and Getting Involved” features a discussion among various presenters about the activities and insights from a summer school organized by the Bhaktived…

In the video titled “Dāmodarāṣṭaka Elaboration Verse 1,” HH Sivarama Swami discusses the significance of the first verse of the Dāmodarāṣṭaka, focusing on the relationship between the Supreme God, Krishna, and His earthly pastimes in Gokula…

In this video, HG Suresvara Prabhu discusses a passage from Srimad Bhagavatam 4.24.71, emphasizing the importance of Bhakti Yoga—the practice of devotion through chanting the Holy Name of Krishna. He begins by offering respectful obeisances to Lord Kri…

In this video, HH Bhaktimarga Swami discusses the importance of devotional service, as explained in the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, specifically SB 7.11.8-12. The verses delve into qualities essential for spiritual growth and human advancement, such as truthful…

In this lecture, **HG Drutakarma Prabhu** discusses **Srimad-Bhagavatam** Canto 3, Chapter 26, Text 38, which explores the evolution of the material world and our connection to it. **HG Drutakarma Prabhu** explains that our sensory experiences and mate…

H.G. Sankarshan Prabhu || Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Class-10.66.11 || 31.10.2024Read More…

In this *Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam* class by H.H. Bhakti Brihat Bhagavata Swami Maharaj on *Canto 10, Chapter 66, Verse 10*, Maharaj delves into a story of the false god, Paundraka, who imitated the four-handed form of Nārāyaṇa and declared himself the Supreme…

Realization #4: Knowing We Are Rightly Situated | Mahatma DasRead More…

An insightful class based on Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (SB) Canto 3, Chapter 26, Verses 36 and 37, delving into the metaphysical nature of elements, particularly air, as foundational forces in creation and existence. Shyamapriya Mataji explains how touch and m…

Translation The eighth creation is that of the lower species of life, and they are of different varieties, numbering twenty-eight. They are all extensively foolish and ignorant. They know their desirables by smell, but are unable to remember anything w…

HH Bhakti Ananda Tirtha Swami – Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Lecture 4.13.04 (30.10.2024)Read More…

In this Kartik Inspirations video, Sacinandana Swami shares an impactful encounter with a jackal he saw on his way home, which brought to mind a story from the Padma Purana. The jackal, appearing pale, frail, and miserable, initially evoked disgust in …

The video discusses an upcoming book by Professor Kenneth Valpey, also known as Krishna Kshetra Swami, focused on yoga and animal ethics. Through a conversation among animals, viewers learn that the book will explore animal welfare from a yogic perspec…

Hare Krishna Temple Of Austin – Home program “Stories of Bhima, Pandu and Karna” by HH Romapada Swami MaharajRead More…

Morning Bhagavatam Class with Jai Nitai dasaRead More…