HH Lokanath Swami: It gives me great pleasure to present the second Kirtan Ministry Newsletter, Kirtan World. As the newsletter name suggests, many global kirtan events have taken place since the launch of the first publication in January 2021. This e…
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Kirtan Ministry Newsletter
Preaching in the Age of Misinformation
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A true preacher is a true disciple. I believe all of us can agree that a thorough study of Srila Prabhupada’s books is so badly needed in our society in the age of Kali, the age of quarrel, hypocrisy and misinformation.Read More…(This post has been v…
KARNAMRITA
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By Bhaktimarg Swami Karnamrita, a man who is missed A man who believed morals should persist For him family was at the top of the list A principal which in early days we’d resist Read More…(This post has been viewed 61 times so far)
The Bubonic Plague and Srila Bhaktivinida Thakura’s advice
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Fearing this plague is the mentality of a non-Vaiṣṇava. Look brothers! What can this plague do to you? What real harm can the plague do by ending this useless life? If you desire some benefit, learn a lesson from the plague. If you are caught by the pl…
In Memoriam – Karnamrita das (video)
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By Siddhanta Das He went out on Sankirtan book distribution, selling, giving away, Srila Prabhupada’s books for many years. In each book he sold he had a very personal encouraging letter printed out offering to correspond and answer any question, he w…
Nrsimhananda das: An opportunity for those who love to write to win 500,000 dollars
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Nrsimhananda das: Here is an ecstatic opportunity for those who love to write to win 500,000 dollars to fund the TOVP or any ISKCON project (including the SABHA!). Devotees could take all three prizes.Read More…(This post has been viewed 163 times so…
Karnamrita Prabhu ACBSP left this world
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Today, February 9th, a most dear friend and fellow Grihastha Vision Team member, Karnamrita Prabhu left this world. Karnamrita was someone who cared about others in a deep meaningful way and devoted his life to make the lives of others better; someone …
Remembering Vishal das, Harvey Dactor, disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
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By Nartaka Gopala dasi Our dear Godbrother Vishal Prabhu passed away in Sri Vrindavan Dham sometime around February 8, 2021. He was 82 years old, almost 83. Vishal Prabhu was a legendary distributor of Srila Prabhupada’s books. Above is a photo of how …
Arjuna: “I am going to …skip the Super-Bowl” (audio)
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Citraketu said: My dear mother, with my own hands folded together I accept the curse upon me. I do not mind the curse, for happiness and distress are given by the demigods as a result of one’s past deeds.Read More…(This post has been viewed 341 times…
Srila Prabhupada asks, ”Where Bhagavad-gita it is said, “Serving the poor?”
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Prabhupada: This has become a slogan, “Serving the poor.” Where is the sastra? Where Bhagavad-gita it is said, “Serving the poor?” You are yourself poor. So how you can serve? This slogan has spread, “If I serve the poor…” And what you have got, you…
In Memoriam Remembering Vishal (2 min. video)
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By Rupa Vilas Das Whenever Prabhupada would circumambulate the temple in the morning in Vrindavan, Vishal would be standing with his hands folded chanting prayers from the Bhagavatam and then give the English translations. On this particular morning th…
The longest Prasad queue in history and not because of social distancing!
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With snow in the air, freezing temperatures and Arctic winds howling, add that to an economy in crisis and you know a box of delicious hot Prasad, (rice, subji and pakoras) and essential foods will be greatly received.Read More…(This post has been vi…
Vishal Prabhu ACBSP left his body
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Deena Bandhu Das: Please join us in prayers for my very dear older Godbrother, Vishal Prabhu, who was living here in Vrindavan. Devotees hadn’t seen him for a couple of days, so just a half-hour ago, the police broke the door and found his lifeless bod…
Hansavatara Prabhu – Memoriam
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By Nartaka Gopala dasi Our Godbrother Hansavatara Prabhu, initiated disciple of His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, passed away on January 15 in Riviera Beach, Florida from throat cancer. His dear wife Yogamaya devi has asked me to com…
Devotee scholar distributes books to his students to purchase AND STUDY!
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Just distributed about 100 Bhagavad-gītā As It Is books to my university students at the start of the spring semester. It is indeed a pleasure to be able to do so, and they’ll be studying the book very carefully during the semester.Read More…(This po…
Unsung Heroes: Jagadisananda Das Serves Prabhupada’s Books for 45 Years
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By Madhava Smullen What has kept the International Society for Krishna consciousness going for 54 years now, “systematically propagating spiritual knowledge to society at large” as Srila Prabhupada wrote when incorporating the movement in 1966? Read M…
Hundrends line up outside the Iskcon temple in Riga, Latvia, to receive their only meal of day
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Here are some photos of Acandala Priya, Adideva and other devotees selflessly serving in the Food for Life mission founded by Srila Prabhupada. In the cold of winter, after a demanding warm lunch, more and more people come and now, thanks to additional…
I’ll Build You a Temple: The Juhu Story – Giriraj Swami’s Book Launched
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On January 14, 2021, the much-awaited book I’ll Build You a Temple: The Juhu Story by Giriraj Swami was launched. This landmark book stands as a historical document of the blood, sweat, tears, love, and devotion that went into building the Juhu temple…
The Two Divine Boars
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By Gauranga Darshan Das Boar is a wild animal, probably not known for its beauty or great work. But when God appears in the form of a boar, He looks extremely beautiful and performs the most wonderful deeds. Just as the Supreme Lord appears in the hum…
Crisis what Crisis?
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By His Divine Grace AC Bhaktivedanta Swami You write that things are in a crisis in England, with oil shortage and IRA bombing. Therefore, we have to take shelter of Krsna. If Krsna wants to kill us that is not wrong, if it is His desire. Our business …
500 Million People join in online with Prayers for Protection – Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
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Grammy nominated American Born Kirtan singer Gaura Mani Devi shares hope today and has helped millions of lives with prayers for inner peace and happiness. Read More…(This post has been viewed 9 times so far)
Srila Prabhupada Recommends Cross Breeding Zebu and Jersey for Milk Production in India
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There is a vast disparity from the milk production of northern breeds and the Zebu types of India. There are many types of cows in India broadly termed as Zebu however only a few are specifically noted for their milk productivity.Read More…(This post…
Mantra Music sees Upbeat Embellishments
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Radha Krishna Records is rejoicing a fruitful year ahead as it flows in to its 12th year as a not-for-profit record label. There is lately a wave of buzzing activity for the label as it introduces Mantra Lounge Volume 4 later this year, whilst presenti…
TOVP Master Plan new video by the TOVP 3D Department (9 min. video)
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This video combines the TOVP Theme Song written by Yamuna Jivana das and the TOVP Master Plan video by the TOVP 3D Department. It’s an inspiring look at what ISKCON Mayapur looked like in the early 1970s, what it looks likes now, and what will manifest…
TKG Academy Open House 2021 Live (video)
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By TKG Academy Join us for a virtual tour of TKG Academy, a PK-12 independent private school in Dallas. Learn about the college preparatory academic and spiritual programs, rooted in the bhakti traditions of India. Meet dedicated teachers, take a look …
Nectar from Iskcon Alachua (video)
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By Nectar Talks Live Interviewing HG Akuti Devi Dasi. Famous for her “prasadam preaching”, filling everyone up to the neck with a ten preps feast including Steve Jobs. Many would stay at the temple and become devotees being convinced by the power of t…
Short ‘inspirational videos’ during a difficult time
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On this page we are sharing a series short videos to help and inspire us in our spiritual lives. Please watch, listen and enjoy!Read More…(This post has been viewed 340 times so far)
Sri Radha—the Feminine Divine
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By Satyaraja DasaThe divine counterpart of Sri Krishna is known as Sri Radha. Together, according to the ancient Vaishnava tradition, this dual-gendered divinity is God-male and female dimensions of the Absolute Truth. Sri Radha is the complete energy,…
Jayadeva Goswami Disappearance
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By Ramai Swami He was the author of Shri Gita Govinda, which is mentioned by Krishnadas Kaviraja Goswami in the Chaitanya Charitamrita as follows (CC ML 2/11): “Day and night, in the company of Svarupa Damodara and Ramananda Raya, Shri Caitanya Mahapra…
A devotee in Mayapur departed from this world right after giving the English Srimad – Bhagavatam class
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He had attended darshan arati, gave the English Srimad-Bhagavatam class, went home, experienced chest pains and departed from this world. Prabhu said he will be sorely missed, such a humble and dedicated devotee. Please offer prayers for his successful…
Recent Iskcon-related news
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By Various AuthorsAlachua’s Bhaktivedanta Academy Successfully Keeps Students Safe Throughout Pandemic School Year. 5 Tips For A Happy Krishna Conscious Marriage. “Deep Leap” Youtube Series Dives Into Practical Application of Philosophy. Devotees From…
ISKCON Devotee Achieves World Record by Reciting all 700 Verses of Bhagavad-gita From Memory in 73 Minutes
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The record was originally achieved on January 27th 2020, from 5:12pm to 6:25pm in Bellary, Karnataka, South India, and was recognized at that time only in India by the India Book of RecordsRead More…(This post has been viewed 345 times so far)
Ramchandra Kaviraja – Disappearance
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Just see! Just see, brothers how Sri Gauranga has arisen like a golden moon. Just as the full moon had arisen in the sky, another, fuller moon arose in the form of the Gaura avatara, just to deliver us all from this dark age of ignorance.Read More…(T…
Ramchandra Kaviraja – Disappearance
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Just see! Just see, brothers how Sri Gauranga has arisen like a golden moon. Just as the full moon had arisen in the sky, another, fuller moon arose in the form of the Gaura avatara, just to deliver us all from this dark age of ignorance.Read More…(T…
The goal of 2 Million Bhagavad Gitas surpassed and smashed by a grand total of 2,172,456 Gitas distributed all over the world!
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By The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust As we conclude memorable Live to Give 2020 campaign, we are very pleased to report, that the One World Team has successfully surpassed and smashed the goal of 2 Million Bhagavad Gitas distributing a grand total of 2,172,…
My greatest WORRY: Shoeing our catur-pada devotees (Album of photos)
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Svetadvip Das: “Dandavat Pranam. The only reason that Jaya Vijay Prabhu and a few other padayatris learned the skill because it was soooooo difficult to get a ‘naalwalla’ in some states of India. A few inexperienced ones came and hurt our devotee-bullo…
Behind the Scenes – Bhaktivedanta Academy Mayapur, 104.000 subscribers, 6,564,419 views (video)
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Bhaktivedanta Academy is an institution dedicated to elevating society through spiritual education. We make videos about Krishna consciousness, Vedic philosophy, Brahminical culture, and the Gurukula educational system.Read More…(This post has been v…
WSN December 2020 – World Sankirtan Newsletter. Over five million books worldwide in 2020!
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By Vijaya Das It’s amazing what devotees can do, even in difficult circumstances. Many had to stop distributing books person to person, because of Covid-19, but our competent Commander-in-Chief, Vaisesika Prabhu, enlivened the whole Society to distribu…
The First Lady of the United States gets Bhagavad Gita
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Sachinandan Nimai Das, disciple of HH Radhanath Swami, was invited to a private event where U. S. President Joe Biden and First Lady, Dr Jill Biden addressed Bay Area Executives. Bidens gave a very nice speech addressing some crucial issues like racism…
“Prabhupada Memories” by Siddhanta Prabhu now online
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Within the last 5 months Siddhanta Prabhu has kindly uploaded almost all of his series “Prabhupada Memories” to his YouTube channelRead More…(This post has been viewed 339 times so far)