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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 …

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…

BEST AVATAR
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he mercy avatar For he bore the blood During the love flood As companion to Gaur Life was less is more Distributing a wealth For everyone’s healthRead More…(This post has been viewed 3 times so far)

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…