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God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
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By Virabahu Dasa As an institution representative of Krsna and the parampara, we have the duty and obligation to be an example of responsibility and caring concern for everyone. Thus, in the present context of the coronavirus pandemic, we must strictl…
Payton’s Hare Krishna KC Experience (3 min. video)
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From the 2020 Bhakta Program at Hare Krishna Kansas City. The world’s favorite spiritual advancement program Make gradual advancement toward the perfection of life through the blissful practice of Bhakti Yoga.Read More…(This post has been viewed 371…
Life and Teachings of Narottam Das Thakur by Sitala Devi Dasi (video)
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By the ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning Team GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) brings to you an enlightening session by HG Sitala Devi Dasi to honor the Disappearance day of the great Vaisnava saint of Gaudiya tradition, Srila Narottam Das Thakur. Read M…
Covid Vaccine Statement
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By the GBC EC The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted and caused the deaths of millions of people globally. As of February 2021 it shows no signs of slowing down. Many members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, including sannyasis, gur…
In a Pandemic is there a Secret of Health?
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By Prahladananda Swami In this unprecedented period in the world’s history where health has become a constant source of concern, a pure devotee can give us some secrets of health. What is the most important secret of health? Srila Prabhupada reveals i…
Health and well-being advise for these challenging times, made by devotees
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By Radha Mohan das The videos are a collaboration between devotee health professionals, mainly alumni of the Pandava Sena youth group and the management of Bhaktivedanta Manor. The human connection has been a huge part of the yatra and its community ar…
By the Mercy of Lord Nityananda / That Is the Best Way to Become Krsna Conscious
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By Shrutadev Das Srila Prabhupada: Nityananda is the principle of the Guru. So, the Gurudeva is the incarnation of Nityananda. Anyone strictly following the instruction of the Guru is following Nityananda. The price one has to pay if he wants to becom…
The Molding of the Hare Krsna Movement in British India – by Dr. Thomas J. Hopkins
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Tremendous changes have taken place in American religious life in the past two decades. Some of these changes have been largely internal and continuous with the past history of American religion, such as the rise of the Jesus movement and the rapid gro…
A new rendition of Parama Karuna (8 min. video)
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This song sung by HG Agnidev Prabhu in the island of Simanta Dwip amongst the Nine islands of Navadwip, glorifies the mercy of Lord Chaitanya and Lord Nityananda. This bhajan is accompanied by Mayuri dasi on the Saraswati Veena.Read More…(This post h…
In service of ISKCON – a Satellite TV Channel
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By Radha Rasikraj Das Launched in the year 2002 on Nityananda Trayodashi, ISKCON Desire Tree completes its 19 years of selfless service to humanity at large and the Vaishnava community in particular. This service includes offering: 50+ websites, 100…
Accreditation of ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage to United Nations Economic and Social Council
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By Gauranga Das The Economic and Social Council of the United Nations granted special consultative status to ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage (GEV). Consultative status is an accreditation framework that benefits both the United Nations and the NGOs. Consul…
NASN January 2021 – North American Sankirtan Newsletter
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By Mayapur Sasi dasaFor the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada this report contains the following North American results of book distribution for the month of January 2021. North American Totals, Monthly Temples, Monthly Weekend Warriors. Monthly Top 100 Ind…
Teachings of Lord Caitanya (video)
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Speaker: HH Devamrita Swami. Topics : Chapter 17 – Lord Caitanya, the Original Personality of GodheadRead More…(This post has been viewed 339 times so far)
Steadiness in Krishna Consciousness (video)
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Sunday feast online class given by HG Kalakantha Prabhu from Gainesville, Florida. He is a senior vaisnava and a disciple of Srila Prabhupada. He coordinates one of the most successful outreach projects in ISKCON called “Krishna House”.Read More…(Th…
Centennial Celebration Marked for HH Bhaktivedanta Narayana Maharaja
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ISKCON is grateful for the support and service that Narayana Maharaja offered to Srila Prabhupada over the years,” said Anuttama dasa, ISKCON’s Minister of Communications. “We offer our respects and humble obeisances to His Holiness Narayana Maharaja a…
The first ever animated Srila Prabhupada murti in the world (2 min. video)
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Arcita das: The Srila Prabhupada murti in the New Dvaraka Bhagavad-Gita (FATE) Museum is actually the first in ISKCON.Read More…(This post has been viewed 330 times so far)
Interview with Her Grace Malati Devi – Books are the Basis (video)
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By the Ministry of Education “As a matter of principle, devotees should read, speak and hear Srimad-Bhagavatam persistently, twenty-four hours daily if possible. That is the recommendation of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu” Srila Prabhupada Srimad Bhagavatam…
Five Questions all ISKCON communities need to ask themselves
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How can we best address and combat the global problems of climate change, desertification, loss of natural habitat, loss of biodiversity and extinction of species?>Read More…(This post has been viewed 290 times so far)
BB Govinda Swami on the glories of the Srimad Bhagavatam (video)
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“This human life is meant for understanding Brahman. Ahaṁ brahmāsmi. This is real education.” (Lecture on Bhagavad-gita 3.27, Madras, January 1, 1976)Read More…
Ekachakra Dhama Yatra (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. To honor the upcoming Lord Nityananda’s Appearance Day, urging you all to fire up your phone or computer and join …
Tom Hopkins, one of the ISKCON Movement’s best friends and scholarly supporters has just passed away
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By Garuda Das I write to inform all of you that one of the ISKCON Movement’s best friends and scholarly supporters has just passed away in the morning of Saturday, February 20, 2021. I have known Tom Hopkins for decades and he has been such a supporter…
The theology of Lord Caitanya (video)
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By the GBC SPTDiving deep into the core elements of our philosophy as expounded in the Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, GBC Strategic Planning Team (SPT) invites you to join us for an enlivening talk by Kadamba Kanana Swami. Read More…(This post has been v…
Visiting sacred pastime places (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. Urging you all to fire up your phone or computer and join us on a special tour to the sacred pastime places of Sri…
HARE KRISHNA! from the devotees at New Gokula Farm!!
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Dear friends and devotees, We hope this newsletter finds you, your family and friends in good health and spirits. It has been a wonderfully busy time at the farm with thousands of guests visiting over the Christmas, New Year and school holiday per…
My Daily Prayers – A Gift From Sivarama Swami
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By Sivarama Swami At this time our planet and our devotees need prayer. No doubt many devotees have their own prayers. Yet some do not. It can be downloaded, there is no cost. You can forward it to whoever you think would value it or who would benefit …
The Descent of Radha-Krishna in Metpally
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By Mukundamala Das “Metpally . . . Radha-Krishna installation . . . festival . . .” Our ashram at ISKCON Chowpatty was buzzing with this discussion last week when I visited after a gap of few days. Many brahmacharis were excited about visiting this sm…
ISKCON receives the 7th IGBC Green Champion Award
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By Gauranga Das The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) stands appraised and recognized with one of the highest honors nationally- “IGBC Green Champion Award 2020” during the 18th edition of ‘Green Building Congress’ organized from…
Huge happy crowds in Vrindavan’s Krishna Balaram Mandir (6 min. video)
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An afternoon at the front of Krsna Balarama Mandir. It’s 5:00 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon.Read More…(This post has been viewed 359 times so far)
My Lockdown Family
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By Radhika Krpa Devi Dasi Srila Prabhupada wanted the devotees of ISKCON to march as soldiers on a great war against maya with the torch of sankirtana held high in order to spread the holy name to every town and village in the world. Trained in the Ved…
Lord Krishna’s 64 qualities
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Lord Krishna is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and cause of ALL causes, who has 64 qualities in full.Read More…(This post has been viewed 619 times so far)
Mountains of spaghetti with curd and tons of french fries in honor of Vishala prabhu (Album of photos)
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Srimati Mahadevi Dasi: We would like to gratefully acknowledge all the devotees serving at the Govinda’s Restaurant at Krsna Balarama Mandir who expertly cooked n eagerly served amazing Prasad to approx 100 simply wonderful devotees yesterday in honor …
Sri Raguhatha Das Goswami
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By various authors Raghunatha dasa Gosvami used to always serve Sri Sri Radha-Govinda in his mind. One day in his meditation he cooked sweet rice and offered it to Sri Sri Radha and Krsna. In great pleasure they accepted the offering and the other sak…
“Who is Crazy?”
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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…
A devotee doctor from Alachua passed away from Covid-19
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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…
Valentine’s Day Message: The Love That Satisfies
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“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…
Creating Meaningful Connections (video)
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By Grihastha Vision Team The mission of The Grihastha Vision Team is to support, strengthen, educate and enliven the individuals, couples and families who are or will be involved with the grihastha ashram. We want to help you spiritualize your marriag…
Remembering Vishal Prabhu (video)
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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, …
5 week – daily broadcast Celebrating Sri Caitanya-caritamrita
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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…
Sargal Singh left his body! You do not know who Sargal Singh is?
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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 …