Author Archives: Thomas Haribol

SHF Leaders gather at Krishna Eco Farm for Directors Meeting. On March 22, ISKCON Karuna Bhavan hosted the Scottish Hindu Foundation (SHF) at the Krishna Eco Farm, where the organization held their Directors Meeting and Student Retreat.  The SHF is ded…

Interfaith representatives gathered at the event. ISKCON Chile, represented by Makhesvari Radha Devi Dasi and Jagad Guru Das, recently took part in an inspiring interfaith gathering in the Municipality of Quilicura. The occasion was an Iftar dinner, th…

The School of Bhakti recently hosted a transformative “Discover Yourself” Day Retreat at the Manor’s Shri Krishna Haveli. The retreat welcomed 300 attendees from all walks of life—of various ages, backgrounds, and cultures—uniting in a shared pursuit o…

Bhaktin Shreya at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada, Phoenix Durban. At just 14 years old, Bhaktin Shreya is already preparing to shape international discourse as the Charge d’Affaires of the International Diplomats and Orators Society (IDOS). A…

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, but it can be managed effectively with the right tools and mindset. ISKCON Resolve is set to offer its “Foundation Course: A Guide for Addressing Kali Yuga Conflicts” in April 2025, facilitated by Vra…

What do you say when your child or a student asks you where birds and other animals came from? If you are educating and teaching them on a Vedic basis, you might quote to them Bhagavad-gita 10.6, where Krishna answers thus: “The seven great sages…

Vaishnavi receives Savitri award from Jayapataka Swami at Mayapur ceremony. The Mayapur Community Sevaks (MCS), in collaboration with the Co-Directors Body, organized the first-ever Savitri Awards on the eve of International Women’s Day to honor the in…

Recently, India Today held its 2025 Conclave at the Taj Palace in New Delhi, where key leaders explored the Age of Acceleration in which we are living. One of the key topics explored was “Playing God: the Right to Live Forever.” A panel mad…

Last month, Bhaktivedanta National School (BVNS) in Swarupganj marked its first anniversary with an inspiring celebration. The event was held at the Natmandir, a newly constructed monument dedicated to Radhapriti Devi Dasi and Sankarsan Das, both disci…

In-Service of Srimad Bhagavatam (INSS), an initiative dedicated to sharing Srila Prabhupada’s teachings with a broader audience, has launched Vedavarsity, a platform offering comprehensive Vedic education. As part of its mission, Vedavarsity is introdu…

In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD), the UK Prime Minister’s Office asked female leaders in their respective fields to share a message to their younger selves.  Contributors included women who serve in the government, media, militar…

Members of the Bhagavata Dharma Nusantara group present President Widodo with a copy of the Gita. Every Sunday, the 7th President of Indonesia holds an open house to give the public an opportunity to visit his home in Solo. Recently, devotees from ISKC…

Raj Mukunda Das interacting with Subhag Swami outside the booth at the ILS 2025 in Mayapur. Think Gita, a platform based on the teachings of S.B. Keshava Swami, is revolutionizing how the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita are shared with the world through…

Yasodamayi presents at the weekly Boalsburg Farmers Market. Yasodamayi Dasi’s journey has been one of devotion, sustainability, and deep-rooted service. From her early years in Krishna Consciousness to her dedication to regenerative farming and holisti…

Sadhana Siddha Das presents a copy of his book, Evolution of Consciousness, to the Vice Chancellor of the यूनिवर्सिटी University. Sadhana Siddha Das’s journey in Krishna Consciousness is a story of dedication and growth that spans continents, tem…

The 2025 International Leadership Sanga (ILS), held from February 17-20 in Sri Mayapur Dham, brought together temple presidents, zonal secretaries, Regional Governing Body (RGB) members, and other key ISKCON leaders dedicated to strengthening the movem…

Jayanta Das Reads His Poem Lord Boar at The Bhakti Center – NYC. Jayanta Das is a poet whose work weaves together sensory detail and spiritual insight, offering readers a window into the devotional experience through verse. His latest book, Mirac…

Her Grace Krishna Priya Devi Dasi entered the spiritual realm of Goloka Vrindavana to serve her beloved Lordships on March 12, 2025, at 3:41 pm in North Carolina. Devotees present said, “She was very peaceful, pain-free, and looking effulgent dur…

On the auspicious occasion of Gaura Purnima, the appearance day of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, the BBT is excited to announce their plan to publish the main works of the Six Goswamis, the chief disciples of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Forthcoming titles in…

The community’s bridge is now cleared of debris from flooding. Photo courtesy of ISKCON New Govardhana. ISKCON New Govardhana shared a post from Vaishnavi Devi Dasi reporting on the effects of Cyclone Alfred on the large 1,000-acre Hare Krishna C…

In 1966, a humble storefront at 26 2nd Avenue in New York City became the birthplace of a global spiritual movement. It was here that His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada established the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (…

Podcast host, Bhrigupada Das with guest Shaunaka Rishi Das, the Director of OCHS. This month, the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS) released its latest initiative, The Bhagavata Podcast. This unique offering promises to take listeners on an engagi…

(LtoR) Balaram Lila Das; Prof. Aniruddha Chakraborty, Dean Academics, IIT Mandi; Dr. Sumanta Rudra, Academic Dean, BRC; Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi and Dr. Venkatesh Chembrolu, Associate Prof., representing the centre for IKSMHA (Indian…

Calling all those who want to relish and spread Lord Chaitanya’s mercy! Srila Prabhupada once referred to the Chaitanya Charitamrita as “the real Bengali sweet.” This literature, which goes into the essence of our tattva as Gaudiya Vaishnavas specifica…

Srila Prabhupada at the Bhaktivedanta Manor with his disciples. The Prabhupada disciples in the UK are hosting a Reunion Sanga in Lincolnshire, UK, from June 13-16th, 2025, inviting all Godbrothers and Godsisters and their partners who have served in t…

Blind since birth, Yamuna Jivana Das discovered Krishna consciousness early in life. A deep yearning for understanding and engagement shaped his spiritual path. Despite the challenges of navigating a predominantly sighted world, he immersed himself in …

The Temple of Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) Marathon 2025 Euro Tour has been officially announced, promising a spiritually uplifting journey across Europe to inspire unity, devotion, and support for the completion of the TOVP in Mayapur, India. Scheduled fr…

The Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja book team, made up of Ananda Tirtha Das, Praghosa Das, Satya Medha Gauranga Das, and Kaisori Devi Dasi, has issued a call for submissions for the 2025 Srila Prabhupada Vyasa-puja book reminding us “the most wonderf…

On Friday, August 13, 1965, a small, beat-up cargo ship set sail from Calcutta. In addition to the crew, one passenger, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, disembarked in New York City with 40 rupees, a three-month visa, and a mission to bring Krishna consciousn…

In honor of International Women’s Day, ISKCON’s Vaishnavi Ministry of North America, in collaboration with the International ISKCON Vaishnavi Ministry, released a 7-part series of extraordinary video interviews entitled “Celebrating t…

On March 7, 2025, Krishna Valley ISKCON Hungary received an extraordinary honor at an Indo-European Business Council’s gathering held in Budapest. The conference recognized it as the “Most Sustainable EcoFarm Village in Europe.” Krish…

Murari Mohini Devi Dasi and the volunteers interacting with the visitors. Mayapur Clean and Green, an initiative led by Murari Mohini Devi Dasi and her team, has been tirelessly working to maintain the sacred environment of Mayapur by addressing waste …