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Chorashtakam | Hail to the Thief | Mayuri Gandharvika
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Mayuri’s composition of “Chorashtakam,” an 8th century poem praising the foremost thief of our hearts–the stealer of our sorrows, the stealers of our faults, the stealer of our everything. The author Bilvamangal Thakur playfully…
Bhadra Campaign Distributes 23,000 Bhagavatam Sets Worldwide
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The 2020 worldwide Bhadra Campaign saw devotees triple the Srimad-Bhagavatam set distribution of previous years, obliterating their initial goal of 10,000 sets. All told, over 22 countries and 150 cities participated to distribute more than 23,000 sets…
Character or Capability?
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Scriptures are often replete with long lists of names, exalted personalities who most have never heard of, but who are nevertheless immortalised in the pages of history. In the material world people are remembered for what they do – the…
Hare Krishna Melbourne, Australia, Provides Food Relief During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Staying true to ISKCON’s Founder Acharya, AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada’s, vision that peace and prosperity be brought to the world through the distribution of sanctified vegetarian meals prepared with love and devotion, ISKCON M…
How Does Humility Differ From Low Self-esteem?
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Humility differs from low self-esteem because the two lead us to value different, even opposite, things. When we suffer from low self-esteem, we start thinking that our emotions, our endeavors and even our existence have no value — such thi…
How Our Actions and Choices in Everyday Life Affect Our Chanting
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~from an online lecture on May 3, 2020 Similar to what we are experiencing today with the internet, everything you do in this world is being ‘recorded’ and it stays there for as long as this manifestation of the world exists. It creates an …
U.S. Teens Take After Their Parents Religiously, Attend Services Together and Enjoy Family Rituals
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But American adolescents often participate at parents’ behest, and tend to be less religious in more personal, private ways WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 10, 2020) – When it comes to religion, American teenagers and their parents tend to ha…
“Let’s Make The World Fortunate” – World Holy Name Festival 2020
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A video by ISKCON Harinam Sankirtan Ministry
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New Govardhana, Australia Opens Third Govinda’s Restaurant
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The New Govardhana farm community has opened its third Govinda’s restaurant, located in Kingscliff, New South Wales in Australia, to a very warm welcome. New Govardhana launched two previous Govinda’s in Burleigh Heads in 2009 and Coo…
Odnono: You Decide
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“It’s your decision: survive here or live there.” By Russian devotee band Odnono. (In Russian)
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Give Me Love (George Harrison Cover) — Jahnavi Harrison — LIVE at The Shaw Theatre, London
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As part of an evening of sacred song and mantra at London’s Shaw Theatre, Jahnavi Harrison and team payed tribute to the music of George Harrison, covering his song ‘Give Me Love’.
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Care in Grihastha Ashram – Interview with Partha Das and Uttama Dasi
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Interviewer: Gauranga Das. A video by ISKCON GBC STrategic Planning Team.
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Srila Prabhupada’s Arrival in the West – A Discussion Mahatma Das
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Interviewer Deva Madhava Das. A video by ISKCON GBC Strategic Planning Team.
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Living with Covid-19 – Interview with Ganga Devi Seth
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Ganga Devi Sheth a 32 year old (formerly) healthy woman & dancer who is on day 163 of having COVID-19. She has kindly agreed to share her experiences with Gopal Bhatta Das from the GBC STP, of what it means to live with COVID-19 for such a long tim…
Argentina Hosts Latin America’s Biggest Disciples Course Ever Virtually
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Since August 2015, the ISKCON Disciples Course has been mandatory for all new initiates in ISKCON, and recommended for all devotees. Developed under the direction of the Guru Services Committee, it is designed to deepen devotees’ understanding of…
Gopal Krishna Goswami Is Better, Released From Hospital
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(Written on behalf of the Gopal Krishna Goswami’s Health Care Team.) A few days ago, after a period of repeated fevers, it had been confirmed that Gopal Krishna Goswami tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to a hospital …
Ramadevi Dasi Passes Away
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On August 31st, at 3:30 AM, on the auspicious appearance day of Srila Bhaktivinod Thakur, Ramadevi Dasi, a dedicated disciple of Srila Prabhupada departed from this world in Sri Dham Mayapur. After decades of serving Their Lordships Sri Sri Radha-Madha…
Advent Of Lord Krishna – By the Bhaktivedanta Players, UK
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Filmed on Krishna Janmashtami, 13th August 2020 At the Bhaktivedanta Manor, London, UK. A video by The Colletion of Devotion.
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The Bhaktivedanta Players Adapt and Soldier on During the Pandemic
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The Janmashtami festival held at Bhaktivedanta Manor was unsurprisingly not the usual with more than 30,000 attendance with tents, shows, exhibitions and plenty of free prasad. The temple did the best they could within the parameters of present …
3,400 Devotees Contribute Offerings for Delhi Prabhupada Vyasa-Puja Book
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This year, the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust released a free, downloadable PDF version of the annual international “Sri Vyasa-Puja” book, featuring a collection of homages to ISKCON Founder-Acharya Srila Prabhupada from devotees and temples all …
ISKCON Saddened by the Passing of Shri Pranab Mukherjeeji, Former President of India
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A statement issued by ISKCON Communications India: Devotees and members of ISKCON are pained to learn about the passing of Shri Pranab Mukherjee Ji, former President of India. Our hearts go out to family and friends of Mr Mukherjee and pra…
Mahabharata and Justice
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(A companion article to “The Bhagavad Gita and the Path to Justice” appearing in ISKCON News on June 26, 2020.) Mahabharata works on many levels. It is itihasa – history, that which occurred. It’s also good literature with wonde…
International Shravanam Week address by GBC Chairman, Ramai Swami
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A video by ISKCON Ministry of Education.
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Gopal Krishna Goswami Tests Positive for COVID-19: Health Stable, Prayers Requested
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Update: At 9AM on September 1st, Dr.Krishna Priya Das, on behalf of the HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja Health Care Team, delivered some encouraging news: “After last night’s rest, Guru Maharaja’s [Gopal Krishna Goswami’s…
GBC SPT Strategic Planning Support Unit Releases Safe Re-opening Guidelines for Temples Amid COVID-19
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In June, ISKCON’s GBC SPT Strategic Planning Support Unit released a Temple Re-opening Guide along with a decision-making toolkit to help leaders assess the right time to re-open their temple during the COVID-19 pandemic. In August, the Strategic…
ISKCON Communications Gets A New Facelift
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ISKCON Communications, the agency charged with interfacing with the public on behalf of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, is undergoing a major makeover, including a new website at https://iskconcommunications.org/ with resources for…
O Mother Radhe
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O Mother Radhe You are so sweet and strong.. In most amazing and caring ways Your compassion makes me feel I belong…. O Mother Radhe You know my mind even when I don’t ask.. I pray to follow in your footsteps Your pastimes ins…
Mr Motivator
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In his paper “A theory of motivation”, Abraham Maslow outlined the famous “Hierarchy of Needs” model. He explained that individuals are driven to pursue various things in life. However, only when basic needs are met can one begi…
GBC Executive Committee Radhastami Message 2020
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By Bhakti Caitanya Swami.
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Who Are Your Friends?
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A popular proverb is “Show Me Your Friends and I will Show You Your Future.” The people with whom we associate plays an important role in shaping our thoughts and our life. Take the example of Kaikeyi, she loved Lord Rama more than h…
Poem: Three Names
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some say they are stories fables told to help the young safely follow the mold and give the old something to do telling these stories to me and you so by one of those, it goes there was one brahmana boy who himself was sized more like a t…
Discussion on COVID-19 with Anesthesiologist Dr Milliard Hawkins (Madhvacarya Das)
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Do we understand the Pandemic that the whole world is in grip of?
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Mother of the Universe – Children @Home Show
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Gaura Mani Devi, Grammy-nominated kirtaniya, Vrajavadhus Director and personal mentor to thousands of devotees worldwide. She shares specific transcendental qualities of motherhood taught by Srimati Radharani, which we, contemporary mothers and fathers…
The Mystery of the Kailasa Temple of India | Ancient Architects
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The enigmatic Kailasa Temple at the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, India has fascinated researchers for centuries. As the world’s largest monolithic structure, it is without doubt one of the most breathtaking sites on the planet.
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Virtual Bhakti Retreat for Spanish Speakers Celebrates Tenth Installment
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Bhakti Retreat Virtual, a live online gathering for Spanish-speaking devotees during the pandemic, celebrated its tenth installment with a special edition on Saturday August 22nd, featuring talks by Jayapataka Swami and other senior devotees. Husband a…
School of Bhakti, UK, Launches New Online Courses
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The School of Bhakti at the Bhaktivedanta Manor UK, offers a variety of courses and workshops by qualified, respected teachers, to help “everyone come closer to Krishna”. Over 10 new online courses will be run from Sep to Dec 2020 an…
Kripa Karo Radhe
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A prayer to Radharani performed by Vrajavinod Shyam Das and the Vrajas Kirtan Band from Vrindavan.
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The Holy Appearance Day of Srimati Radharani
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Tuesday, August 25th is the holy Appearance Day of Srimati Radharani, the original feminine goddess and internal pleasure potency of Lord Sri Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Together They unite as the original divine feminine and masculine, …
A Bridge to Krishna
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Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu said: “Of the nine processes of devotional service, the most important is to always chant the Holy Name of the Lord. If one does so, avoiding the ten kinds of offenses, one very easily obtains the most valuable love…