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By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada So actually, these bodily activities which we are now engaged in are not our actual life. Therefore, the Vedic mantra says, “O human race, please wake up. Just utilize the opportunity which you no…

It is with sadness and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Dr. Anand Kesari due to COVID 19. Dr. Anand, as we called him, was a vital part of our devotee congregation, who took to Krishna consciousness readily from the first time Sakshi Gopal Pr…

“Any religion, it doesn’t matter whether Hindu religion, Muslim religion, Christian religion—if you are developing love of God, then you are perfect in your religion. . . . And what kind of love? Ahaituki: without any cause. ‘O Lord, I love You, God, b…

By ISKCON VrindavanVishal Prabhu was a legendary distributor of Srila Prabhupada’s books. He joined the movement in approximately 1968, and he was about thirty years old when he joined. He married Visalini devi and they had three daughters together, …

By the GBC SPT 35 days of virtual association with many of ISKCON’s most experienced and engaging speakers. We are honored to have the participation of many senior Vaishnavas, including Jayapataka Swami, Giriraja Swami, Radhanath Swami, Kadamba Kanana…

And the merchant was selling him some grains and the merchant asked the man, “Why is your head shaven? You come here every day. You never shave your head. Why are you wearing dark clothes today?” And the old man, he was very serious. He said, “Oh! You …

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…

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…

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)

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…

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: 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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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)

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…

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…

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…

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)

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,…

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…

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…

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)

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…