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“What we are caught in is more than just the inflation spiral.” “Thanks to inflation,” says a recent release from the Associated Press, “you are now worth 5 ½ times more than you were just a few years ago. “The calci…

It was a sweet-smelling, fruit-filled forest, but the demons threw terror into all who came near. Except Krsna and His brother. Fifty centuries ago, in the north Indian village of Vrndavana, Krsna the Supreme Personality of Godhead played jus…

In recent years thousands of religious figures have taken up faith healing. They use all kinds of approaches, but basically they claim that through their charismatic prayer and laying on of hands, God acts: He cures everything from cavities to brain tu…

The following conversation between His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and Raymonde van den Heuvel, of the International Labor Organization, took place in Geneva during the summer of 1974. Van den Heuvel: I work for the Internatio…

Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare   Q. I’m afraid I’m a rather materialistic person. I want a compatible mate, a reasonable amount of money, healthy children, and things like that….

One summer evening at the Bhaktivedanta Manor, near London, Srila Prabhupada was sitting in his room with his disciples, a few guests, and a woman reporter who was scantily dressed despite the chilly English weather. From the first, the reporter’…

Srila Prabhupada’s First Talks in America (New York, March 1966) tad viddhi pranipatena pariprasnena sevaya upadeksyanti te jnanam jnaninas tattva-darsinah “Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master. Inquire from him sub…

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Class by HH Candramauli Swami Maharaj Source: Class by HH Candramauli Swami – June 8th 2022 (This post has been viewed 33 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 33 times so far)

By Kamala Priya Devi DasiISKCON Relief would like to express deep gratitude to the devotees of ISKCON Kanhaiyadesh for their generous donation towards the Europe Ukraine Crisis. These donations were and will be used towards providing shelter, prasadam …

1) All glories to Radha and Krsna and the divine forest of Vrndavana. All glories to the three presiding Deities of Vrndavana–Sri Govinda, Gopinatha, and Madana-mohana. 2) All glories to Syama-kunda, Radha-kunda, Govardhana Hill, and the Yamuna R…

Source: SB 9.8.12 HG HRIDAYA CHAITANYA PRABHU English (This post has been viewed 4 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 4 times so far)

By Patita Pavana dasaIn the early days of ISKCON back at 26 2nd Avenue, Brahmananda Prabhu was all-pervasive. Whenever I would stop in at the Matchless Gifts, he was always parked Buddha-like on the rug chanting on his big red beads. He spoke rarely: h…

By Shyamasundara DasaThough I was not in constant contact with Brahmananda Prabhu I always had great affection for him and Gargamuni Prabhu, the “love brothers” because of their unflinching faith in and pure unalloyed love for Srila Prabhupada. Brahman…

By Atmavana dasiMuch can be said about our dear godbrother Bramhananda, but you know some devotees are just special. Just seeing him could make one smile and as one of Prabhupada’s original “white elephants” his efforts to serve him “in the day” are le…

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By Mukunda Datta dasaBrahmananda prabhu was virtually the first ISKCON devotee—senior to everyone. Actually, we are all here because of his invaluable service to Srila Prabhupada—especially in the early days when he so selflessly assisted Srila Prabhup…

By Madhusudan das, and Kanchanbala dasiHis grace Brahmananda Prabhu was my 1st temple president on 26 2nd Ave. I am eternally grateful to him as he gave me such spiritual, Krishna conscious protection. I was always moved by his unwavering devotion to S…

By Giriraj Swami Then I heard a prayer, offered to Lord Caitanya, that seemed to reflect Brahmananda Prabhu’s mood in relation to Srila Prabhupada—and the mood for which I aspire. “Birth after birth, You are our father, mother, son, and master. May we …

By Jayapataka SwamiI noticed that in the foreword of the book, professor Thomas J Hopkins who started visiting different ISKCON events since its early days makes a very important observation: “There were many young people at these events and it took m…

By Kadamba Kanana SwamiThe dreaded day has come, you have left the planet! In 2002, I was together with you in Sridhama Mayapur outside the main gate on the Bhaktisiddhanta road, we stood there for hours waiting for Tamal Krsna Maharaja, who had left …

By Satsvarupa Das GoswamiBruce Scharf had just graduated from New York University and was applying for a job. One day an exroommate told him about the Swami he had visited down on Second Avenue. “They sing there,” his friend said, “and they have this f…

Letter by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Regarding the MacMillan Company’s printing Srimad-Bhagavatam, we may note herewith that the MacMillan’s publication of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is and our publication of Teachings of Lord C…

I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, the first progenitor who is tending the cows, yielding all desire, in abodes built with spiritual gems, surrounded by millions of purpose trees, always served with great reverence and affection by hundreds of thous…

Ananta Purusottama das Why such a question you might ask? In one sense anyone can lead a kirtan, but let us consider a few things first. I write this as much for myself as others as I too am prone to egoism and a lack of proper attitude at times in my …

Source: ISKCON Communication meeting in Villa Vrindavana 2023 (This post has been viewed 38 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 38 times so far)

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During the community sankirtan festival in March in NZ, Krishnaloka and I were both unable to go out because of some unfinished projects. However, Caitanya Vihar’s class in the morning was very inspiring. He stressed that we shouldn’t be un…

Source: How I Came to Krishna Consciousness? by Suresvar Prabhu (This post has been viewed 17 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 17 times so far)

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Harinam in Washington Square Park Source: Harinam in Washington Square Park (This post has been viewed 30 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 30 times so far)

Source: SB 1.9.22 The Passing away of Bhismadeva Jun 6th, 2022 (This post has been viewed 41 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 41 times so far)

Source: Nitai Kirtan Das rocks London – 4.6.22 (This post has been viewed 27 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 27 times so far)

Source: Ganga Puja on June 10th will be held in Mayapur on the bank of the River Ganges. (This post has been viewed 37 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 37 times so far)

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Source: Panihati Chida dadhi Festival 2022 Invitation by His Grace Jananivasa Prabhu (This post has been viewed 18 times so far)Read More…(This post has been viewed 18 times so far)