By Nrsimhananda dasa In those days a rock’n’roll singer named Elvis Presley made a guest appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, the most popular TV show of the time. Unknown to his TV audience of millions, Elvis wasn’t there just to perform. Before singi…
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Why I Decided that Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Was the Right Choice for Me
Sikshatakam Prayers-Meaning and the Mood (video)
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About Jaya Jagannath Das. Jaya Jagannath (Jaya) is a leader in the Wisdom department at the Bhakti Center. After 13 years, he has recently left the quietism of monasticism to share the timeless wisdom, scholarship, and relevance of the tradition’s sacr…
A memorial for His Grace Srutidharma Prabhu – 10th March 6pm – 9pm
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Wednesday, March 10th we’ll be observing a memorial for His Grace Srutidharma Prabhu, who left this world at Bhaktivedanta Manor on March 10th, 2020.Read More…(This post has been viewed 331 times so far)
The Mercy of Lord Caitanya with Rukmini Devi Dasi (video)
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Rukmini Walker is an activist in women’s spiritual empowerment and interfaith dialogue. She is the founder of the Urban Devi collective (urbandevi.com), based out of Bhakti Center (bhakticenter.org) in New York City, where she is a member of the board …
Krishna, the Supreme Controller
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By His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada A Krishna conscious person should not be a fool. He can explain how these universal planets are floating and how the soul is evolving through different species of life. There are different depar…
An astonishing moment not to be shared with Jagattarini Devi (video)
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By GBC SPT Her Grace Jagattarini Mataji joined ISKCON and first met Srila Prabhupada in America in 1970 (many of you may have heard of this famous story of a successful actress becoming a devotee). Through her connections with the Movement, Jagattarini…
Mahaprabhu’s majesty and munificence (video)
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About Madhavananda Das. Madhavananda Das, joined ISKCON in Los Angeles in 1982. He moved to Bhubaneswar Orissa in 1993 where he has been living since. He was instructed by Sri Srimad Gour Govinda Swami Maharaj to edit his lectures into publications. Fo…
A Bond of Love Interview Series: Kusha Devi Dasi (video)
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By Vaishnavi Ministry NA About Kusha Devi: She became a devotee at the age of 17, moved into the temple as soon as she turned 18 in 1969. Govinda dasi deputed Jayasri Prabhu and her to grow the first Tulasi plants in the western world. In 1970, Govin…
Tour South India with Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu (video)
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By GBC SPT Tour South India with Chandan Yatra Das. In the mood of visiting the Dham when you can’t physically go to the Dham, GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is bringing the Dham to you Read More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)
Books are the Basis (video)
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By ISKCON MINISTRY OF EDUCATION “You can associate with me by reading my books.” Srila Prabhupada Morning Walk — Toronto, 7 August 1975. [Interview] with H.G. Navina Nirada DasRead More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)
Why I Decided that Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Was the Right Choice for Me
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By Indradyumna Swami In light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the development of COVID-19 vaccines, many of my students have inquired whether they should get vaccinated or not. As a result, I wish to share my views on this matter w…
Prasadam in Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta (video)
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“The foods Damayanti cooked for Lord Caitanya when He was at Puri were carried in bags by her brother Raghava without the knowledge of others. The Lord accepted these foods throughout the entire year. Those bags are still celebrated as raghavera jhali …
Bhakti – The Science of Self Realization (video)
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By the Bhakti Center “According to Vedic civilization, the perfection of life is to realize one’s relationship with Kṛṣṇa, or God.… All living entities are parts and parcels of God. The parts are meant for serving the whole, just as the legs, hands, fi…
God’s Protection
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A talk by Srila PrabhupadaThe laws of nature are so strict that if you have to suffer, nobody can check it. That is realized by Prahlada Maharaja. There are so many evidences. Balasya neha saranam pitarau. (SB 7.9.19) [“My Lord Nrsimhadeva, O Supreme, …
Mahaprabhu as a Philosopher (video)
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By GBC SPT The Dialogues with Sarvabhauma Bhattacarya and Prakasananda Saraswati. C Adi 7.41, Purport: “A sannyāsī, accepting the renounced order very strictly and wearing nothing more than a loincloth, should always enjoy the philosophical statements …
Gaura Purnima Festival (video)
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“Once heard, the story of Narottam das Thakur’s life is hard to forget. A young prince, consumed by love for God, embarks on an epic quest leaving his royal life behind in search of the saintly company he has craved for so long. His story is tender, en…
With A Little Help From My Friends (video)
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By Brahma Tirtha Das Neither you nor your men can conquer the most powerful Bali. Indeed, no one but the Supreme Personality of Godhead can conquer him, for he is now equipped with the supreme spiritual power [brahma-tejas]. As no one can stand before…
Can a Householder Save For Future Security? (video)
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By Kalakantha Das The crux of the issue is this: Will I serve the Lord with whatever money He has allotted to me, or will I use it to try to please myself. My consciousness, and not on the amount of money I have, determines my decision. Prabhupada expl…
SATI SHIVA SAGA
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By Bhaktimarga Swami A great yogi aloof from politic pollution At the ceremony there was mantra and sound Dance and all good things to be found All present there took to a comfortable seat After a pleasant and very warm greet However, at one point, all…
Kirtan 125 – ISKCON South London
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“Your love for me will be shown by how much you cooperate to keep this institution together after I am gone” Devotees from a small preaching centre in the UK, ISKCON South London, have taken the spirit of Srila Prabhupada’s words to heart. They have …
INNER LIGHT (1 min. video)
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“There is a candle in your heart ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you?” -RumiRead More…(This post has been viewed 335 times so far)
TOVP Project Management Consultancy (PMC) Photo Update
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By the TOVP After eight months of lockdowns in India last year due to the pandemic, the TOVP resumed construction in September and has been steadily increasing the work pace. We will be providing regular updates and reports from our Project Management…
ISKCON Ujjain’s 15th Anniversary and Mega Youth Event ‘UDDIPAN’ Attracts 10000 Participants
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By Ramcharan Das On 10th February 2006, the beautiful temple of Their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan ji, Krishna Balarama and Gaura Nitai was inaugurated in the auspicious presence of many GBCs, sannyasis and senior devotees of ISKCON. HH Bhakti …
Pictorial journey into the life of Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura (video)
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By GBC SPT Pictorial journey into the life of Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakura with Pancharatna Das and Aradhya Bhagavan Das. Pancharatna dasa joined ISKCON in Toronto, Canada as a brahmacari in 1970. He went on to serve in ISKCON New York in various …
Ramananda Raya Samvaad (video)
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Mahatma Prabhu is well known in ISKCON for his recorded and live music, most notably his recording of Brahma Samhita, but also for his workshops on such essential topics as Japa, Forgiveness, Humility, Vows and Marriage.Read More…(This post has been …
Painting of Jay is completed! (4 min. video)
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Painting of Jay (one of the Gatekeepers of Vaikuntha) done!
ToVP, ISKCON, MayapurRead More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)
Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day drama by Bhaktivedanta Players (video)
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Due to the lock-down in the UK as a precaution against the Coronavirus, unfortunately, the community of Bhaktivedanta Manor in the UK could not have a ‘physical festival’ this year. However, amongst other events, a stage program was broadcast live on M…
Strengthening Vaisnava relationships for community building (video)
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By GBC SPT Many years ago a great Krishna Bhakti teacher, Bhakti Tirtha Swami, penned the following 4 principles of community building: 1. Treat everyone you encounter as if the success or failure of your spiritual life depends on the quality of your …
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura’s Appearance Day
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By Giriraj Swami Today is Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Gosvami Prabhupada’s appearance day. We have heard about His Divine Grace already. Today is also the disappearance day of HH Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja. He left on Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasv…
Nine Glories of Lord Gauranga’s Lotus Feet
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By Gauranga Darshan Das Lord Kṛṣṇa says in the Bhagavad-gīta that He descends in every yuga as an incarnation for three purposes: to protect the righteous, to punish the mischievous, and to establishes dharma. Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa descended in the current …
“Preaching Is the Essence” (video)
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Interview by Giridhari SwamiRead More…(This post has been viewed 339 times so far)
Prasadam, our Secret Weapon and Best Companion (video)
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If there is one thing we do that receives universal appreciation, it is prasadam distribution. And when we give someone prasadam it is not just joyfully received, but that very act of giving is joyfully performedRead More…(This post has been viewed 3…
Evolution of Beauty (1 min. animated video)
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This a nice animated video promoting HG Chaitanya Chandra Charan Prabhu’s artistic book.Read More…(This post has been viewed 338 times so far)
Birthplace of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura & Sri Caitanya Math – Vrindavana in Mayapur (video)
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In the mood of visiting the Dham when you can’t physically go to the Dham, GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) is bringing the Dham to you.Read More…
WSN January 2021 – World Sankirtan Newsletter
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By Vijaya Dasa It looks like book distribution is almost back to normal, though the Covid-19 crisis still lurks around us. Temples worldwide did huge in January. Usually, January is a slow month, being just after the Prabhupada Marathon, but not Janua…
Why is Krishna not freeing me from my sufferings?
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By Purushottam Nitai Das Anyone who takes shelter of Krishna gets freedom from all the miseries. In Bhagavad Gita Krishna himself says, “Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do n…
Yajigrama Yatra
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By Chandan Yatra DasYajigrama is a tiny village 4km from Katwa, viz. 1 hour from Navadvipa town or 2 hours’ drive from Mayapur via road trip. Katwa is where Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu took sannyasa from Kesava Bharati. Yajigrama is important place connec…
Narottam Das Thakura’s Appearance Festival in Vrindavan (2021) (Album of photos)
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One of the six Deities established by Srila Narottam Das Thakura in the Kheturi Festival, Sri Sri Radha Braja Mohan, preside in an area of Vrindavan known as Gyan Gudri. Today being Srila Narottama Das Thakur’s Appearance Day, we made a pilgrimage to t…
Reflection of Lord Chaitanya’s mood in His devotees (video)
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About Yamuna Devi
Yamuna dasi is a disciple of HH Bhakti Caitanya Swami Maharaja.
She joined ISKCON in 2000, initiated in 2003 and second initiated in 2007.Read More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)
Interview – H.G. Dina Sharana Devi – Books are the Basis (video)
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“Don’t take books that ‘I am member. It is my duty to take books and keep it in the almirah.’ No. Read it thoroughly. Nityaṁ bhāgavata-sevayā. By regular reading of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, then our this material contamination becomes vanquished. Naṣṭa-prāye…