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By HH Gopal Krishna Maharaj – HG Deena Bandhu Prabhu – HG Sruti Kirti Prabhu.Read More…(This post has been viewed 320 times so far)

Take a look at ISKCON Mayapur in 2020. We walk around TOVP and Prabhupada SamadhiRead More…(This post has been viewed 335 times so far)

When His elder brother, fatigued from playing, would lie down with His head upon the lap of a cowherd boy, Lord Krsna would help Him relax by personally massaging His feet and offering other services. Sometimes, as the cowherd boys danced, sang, moved …

Krsna and His brother Balarama passed the childhood age known as kaumara and stepped into the age of pauganda, from the sixth year up to the tenth. At that time all the cowherd men conferred and agreed to give those boys who had passed their fifth-year…

Sacinandana Swami recalls a near-death experience he had at the sacred mountain of Govardhan, where he had been protected by the same deity whom he had turned towards.Read More…(This post has been viewed 1782 times so far)

All the gopi friends of Yasoda and Rohini enjoyed the naughty childish activities of Krsna and Balarama in Vrndavana. In order to enjoy further transcendental bliss, they all assembled and went to mother Yasoda to lodge complaints against the restless …

Samba, the darling son of Jambavati, kidnapped Duryodhana’s daughter Laksmana from her svayamvara assembly, in which she was to choose her husband. In response, the Kauravas joined forces to arrest him. After Samba resisted them single-handedly f…

Somehow or other we all depend on someone or something.
This material world is created for these who don’t love KRSNA.
Recent Srimad Bhagavatam class by HH Jayapataka Swami in Mayapur.Read More…(This post has been viewed 327 times so far)

At the 1977 Mayapur GBC meeting, It was reported to Srila Prabhupada, that one million and half of BG AS IT IS copies [abridged] in English would be printed and distributed for that year by the BBT. How Many Cargo Train Cars would be Required to Transp…

Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s Janmashtami message for ISKCONRead More…(This post has been viewed 327 times so far)

We have received the sad and joyous news that Ram Das Abhiram Prabhu, the pre-eminent artist has left this material world. He painted, together with his wife Dhriti, some of the most compelling paintings of Lord Krishna’s pastimes. Many of his pa…

Kriyashakti Dasi: On this most auspicious day of the disappearance of Rupa Goswami and Gauridas Pandita, our dear Godbrother Ram Das Abhiram Das has left this world as he lived it…with beauty and joy, hearing Srila Prabhupada chanting Hare Krsna …

HG Deena Bandhu Prabhu – Srila Rupa Goswami Disappearance Day 31.07.2020 in Iskcon VrindavanRead More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)

This is an extract from a class on Srimad Bhagavatam recorded on the 11th of July 1993 in London, UK. Gour Govinda Swami sings these prayers before every Srimad Bhagavatam class and here he gives a nice explanation of what they mean and why he sings th…

Sri Sri Radha Madhava’s Jhulan Yatra Festival Starts in 2 Days in Sri Dhama Mayapur on July 30th, 2020Read More…(This post has been viewed 0 times so far)

Srimad Bhagavatam class by HH Badrinarayan Swami in San Diego, CaRead More…

From Cyndi Lauper’s memoirs. (Cyndi Lauper, is an American singer, songwriter, actress and activist. Her career has spanned over 40 years with over 50 million albums and 20 million singles sold)
“I left home at 17. I took a paper bag with …

REVIVAL OF NATURAL RESPECTAccording to Vedic culture, “protection to the cows, to the women, the brahmanas, the children and old folks is elementary” (SB 1.16.21). In order to implement protection, a modicum of respect must exist.Read More….

An appeal from ISKCON Vrindavan about their gosala.Read More…(This post has been viewed 339 times so far)

Oxford Centre For Hindu Studies: The story of an online student who liked the courses so much that she is sponsoring others to do them.
JULY 23 2020
Earlier this year, one of our online alumni offered to sponsor students from India to take our courses….

Srimad Bhagavatam class by HG Jananivasa Das in Sri Mayapur DhamRead More…(This post has been viewed 314 times so far)

Popular American singer-songwriter Neil Diamond’s encounter with the devotees.
FAMILY WEEKLY: I understand you did considerable delving into religious tracts while you were working on the “Seagull” score.
NEIL DIAMOND: That’s …

Special Online Spiritual Evening with HG Matati devi dasi – 19 July 2020 (video) Read More…(This post has been viewed 325 times so far)

Srila Prabhupada: These temples, they are just like oasis in the desert for the conditioned souls to quench the thirst of their desire for real happiness.Read More…(This post has been viewed 340 times so far)

SB class by HH Bhanu Swami – Bhakti produces bhakti and without smaranam all processes in bhakti become mechanical!Read More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)

HG Raghav Pandit Prabhuji from Mauritius (ISKCON Delhi) is now HH Bhakti Rakshak Radha Golokananda Swami MaharajaRead More…(This post has been viewed 354 times so far)

HH Bhakti Charu Swami Memorial – 2020-07-07Read More…(This post has been viewed 342 times so far)

Can one who has sinned be a saint?
Sometimes people think that once a person has performed sinful acts, especially acts that are grievously sinful, he must be regarded as a sinner forever. This notion runs contrary to Vaishnava philosophy.
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Manorama dasa: I found this 1973 London Ratha-yatra news video by British Movietone / now Associated Press. Footage shows Srila Prabhupada walking in the parade, along with various early UK devotees from that time. Devotees dancing in the kirtan at Mar…

Gopala Bhatta Prabhu interviews HH SIvarama Swami for the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning Team reaffirming Purpose #6 of ISKCON (To bring the members closer together for the purpose of teaching a simpler, more natural way of life.)Read More…(This post …

Excerpt from a talk by HH Radhanath Swami on the disappearance of HH Bhakti Charu Swami as part of the memorial function on 12 July 2020 at ISKCON Chowpatty.Read More…(This post has been viewed 334 times so far)

HH Bhakti Caru Swami sings Kirtan (6 min. video)Read More…(This post has been viewed 333 times so far)

The Monk Epidemic — Resolved! (2 min. video)
The most famous of all hypothetical inquiries — “if everyone becomes a sadhu, what will happen to the human population?!” His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami Maharaja expertly explains h…

One Day We Will Meet Krishna. Learning From HH Bhakti Charu Swami.Read More…(This post has been viewed 347 times so far)

His Holiness Bhakti Charu Maharaja was one of the most ardent and steadfast supporters of the TOVP. Over the years he personally spoke incessantly about the project, raised funds for construction, attended fundraising events, and was recently plannin…

By theGBC Executive Committee Once again, we will reiterate that the Mayapur campus will be inaccessible for devotees and public alike before, during, and after the ceremony. The same can be said for any spot along the journey – please do not attempt …

Actual Love Can Only Be With Krishna (3 min. video)
Learning From HH Bhakti Charu SwamiRead More…(This post has been viewed 347 times so far)

What Should the Disciples Do After the Guru Leaves the Material World? (3 min. video)
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In these monthly 90 minutes sessions Sacinandana Swami shares with us teachings, the philosophy and lot of insights into methods and techniques useful for the practice of chanting, as well as answering many of our questions.Read More…(This post has …

An Incalculable Loss for the The GBC College
His Holiness Bhakti Charu Maharaja had been a Trustee of the GBC College for Leadership Development from its inception, in October 2014. Read More…(This post has been viewed 320 times so far)