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I am extremely delighted to present to you the very first edition of our monthly Kirtan Ministry Newsletter. In this newsletter, you will find activities that have taken place, upcoming events, inspirational moments, japa affirmation, interesting facts…

The Monk’s Podcast with Krishna Kshetra Maharaja. Krishna Kshetra Swami – teacher, writer, and traveler – is a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (IS…

The Monk’s Podcast with Krishna Kshetra Maharaja. Krishna Kshetra Swami – teacher, writer, and traveler – is a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (IS…

When I became of age, 18 years old, I joined the temple in Paris, France while traveling with my childhood friend, who also joined at the same time and she became Kanti & that was in 1973. Initiated by Srila Prabhupada in 1974 & brahmin initi…

Jagannatha Pandit dasa and Cintamani devi dasi discuss maintaining beneficial boundaries with the opposite gender.Read More…

“At every home, every family, you can sit down together at the end of their work and simply question about Krsna and try to understand the answers. The books are already there. Answers are already there. So this is our Krsna consciousness movement.” Sr…

He is in the process of leaving this world. Those of you who have known him may want to offer prayers, good thoughts, or whatever you feel is appropriate.Read More…(This post has been viewed 335 times so far)

14th Jan 2021 – ISKCON Juhu, Mumbai – 43th anniversary ceremony of Sri Sri Radha Rasabihari ji MandirRead More…(This post has been viewed 332 times so far)

Jagannatha Kirtanananda Das is speaking to HG Ranchor Das on ‘Srila Prabhupada coming to London’.Read More…(This post has been viewed 571 times so far)

By Rohini Suta Das Anyone who is a bona fide preacher of the cult of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu must be respectful to the real devotees of Lord Caitanya; one should not be envious, considering one preacher to be very great and another to be very lowly. T…

By Giriraj Swami Another story fabricated to defame Srila Jiva Gosvami states that when Srila Krsnadasa Kaviraja Gosvami showed him the newly-completed manuscript of Sri Caitanya-caritamrita, Jiva Gosvami thought that it would hamper his reputation as …

By Gour Govinda Swami“A Vaisnava does not take birth under the jurisdiction of karmic law. His birth and disappearance are transcendental. The wise have declared that the servants of Visnu are eternally engaged in the liberated service of the Lord and …

By Radha Damodara dasa From its inception, Avanti’s ethos has been inspired by the Vaisnava teachings of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, creating a 21st century ecosystem that sustains the highest quality of education possible, integrated with unique, holist…

Liam’s kind donation of £40,000 will cover the basic costs of 80,000 plates of Prasad going out to homeless and isolated people in London.Read More…(This post has been viewed 340 times so far)

By Ambarisa Das 2021 celebrates the 125th Appearance Anniversary of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, our eternal master and savior. As mentioned above, in October we will be installing the new, worshiping-pose murti of Srila Prabhu…

“All of the leaders should study my books very carefully, since now everyone will have to appear for the examination.”
Srila Prabhupada letter to Jayatirtha, Mayapur,22nd January, 1976Read More…(This post has been viewed 331 times so far)

Hare Krishna! In this week’s temple newsletter, Akuti Devi Dasi writes about progress at the Eco Teaching Farm. We share documents listing the Pfizer vaccine ingredients, how it works, the latest guidelines to keep our families safe, and remind devotee…

Bioethicists often refer to the four basic principles of health care ethics when evaluating the merits and difficulties of medical procedures. Ideally, for a medical practice to be considered “ethical”, it must respect all four of these principles: au…

We are happy to inform you of the first ever visit of the Public Accounts Committee of the Indian Parliament to Sridham Mayapur on January 10.
The Public Accounts Committee is the oldest among all committees and is considered the most influential sinc…

By Nanda Kishor das In August 1965, a few weeks before Srila Prabhupada left for America, on his way to see Srimati Sumati Morarji, the shipping magnate who secured him passage to the US, he passed a neglected four-acre plot of land near her residence …

Chapter 18: Conclusion-The Perfection of Renunciation – TEXT 67. This confidential knowledge may not be explained to those who are not austere, or devoted, or engaged in devotional service, nor to one who is envious of MeRead More…(This post has been…

Colbert poses that question to the best, brightest, and most beloved stars on the planet, (George Clooney, Tom Hanks, & Meryl Streep), who really don’t know, and proceed to just joke or speculate about it. Then, in a separate clip, Srila Prabhupad…

Update by NYC Temple President HG Hansarupa Das. All glories to Radha Govinda and Srila Prabhupada!Read More…(This post has been viewed 333 times so far)

By Yogendra dasa Maybe you are one of the millions of people who question whether education should be student-centered or teacher-centered. Perhaps, you have gone a step further, and are among the thousands who promote the idea that education should b…

“If one protects the tender creeper of devotional service nicely, then gradually it will produce the fruit of unalloyed love for God. Unalloyed love for God means love that is not tinged by desire for material benefit, for mere philosophical understand…

A film depicting the pastime of King Yudhisthira’s gambling mishap from the Mahabharata, set in the present day. Lessons that are still relevant Read More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)

“Please always follow the four regulative principles and chant minimum sixteen rounds per day. Study my books very carefully and prepare yourself fully for going back to home, back to Godhead.” Srila Prabhupada Letter to Arjuna – Dallas, 20 May 1973Rea…

The chaos and crisis that exploded in America’s capital yesterday was not the result of one man, or a few thousand crazed vigilantes. It was the result of years of vitriol, of planting seeds of divisiveness and hate, of reveling in the unfair and unlaw…

(CNN)India has introduced a nationwide “cow science” exam to “infuse curiosity” about the bovine, according to officials, in the latest promotional push by the country’s Hindu-nationalist government that critics say politicizes the sacred animal.Read M…

New Year Bhajans for 2021 (with Varuni)Read More…(This post has been viewed 337 times so far)

By Dravida dasa Dear follower of Srila Prabhupada, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! This is our final reminder to kindly submit your homage to Srila Prabhupada for his Vyasa-puja book by April 7. In addition, if y…

ISKCON Juhu is proud to announce the inauguration of a new permanent store ‘Hare Krsna Books’ for distribution of spiritual books at Mumbai Central Railway Station on Platform No 1 & 2.
The stall was inaugurated on 07/Jan/2021 at hands of Srimat…

By the divine mercy of Srila Prabhupada, on the most auspicious day of the disappearance of HDG Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura (2/1/2021), ISKCON Kumasi was able to distribute 1000+ sets of Rice and juice prasadam to the inmates of Kumasi Cent…

Is the universe created by conscious control on the highest level and inhabited by hierarchical beings organized to act in concert with the Supreme? Or, is matter the ultimate basis of reality, which is then transformed automatically to produce life? S…

By Gauranga Darshan Das The company that we keep plays a significant role in our lives. Our desires, habits, and goals are often dependent on the association that we are in (saṅgāt sanjāyate kāmaḥ, BG 2.62). Associating with cultured people helps us de…

By Sesa Das OK, I admit it. I’m a junkie, a New Year’s resolutions junkie. Every year I make so many resolutions, and every year I fail to keep them. I know I am not alone in this. Is there a support group out there?! This pesky little urge to make …

By Gauragopala Das Loyalty and acts of loving devotional service, are only possible in the Spiritual Worlds when the relationship with Krishna is expressed in a “two way” contributing exchange. “Loyalty” is a “two way” street that can ONLY exist when…

Maharaja’s viral load has increased but presently he is stable and continuing with his activities, taking the medications and following all protocols. Read More…(This post has been viewed 1437 times so far)

“So our request is that you don’t take this movement as something sentimental, religious faith. No. It is a very scientific, educational movement. Take advantage of it. That is our request. You can understand this movement by reading so many books. We …