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There have been many successful commercially published books by ISKCON devotees in the fields of theology, religion, cooking, and other genres. But Lost & Found in India, published this July by Hay House India and distributed by Penguin, is one of the few books by an ISKCON devotee to be released in the mainstream genre Read more ›

Five devotees from ISKCON were invited to participate in the event. HG Vrajendranandan Das (Director – ISKCON National Communications) addressed the gathering in the presence of respected President of India on the topic of ahimsa quoting from Bhagavad Gita. The speech was well received and appreciated by all the participants Read more ›

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 29 August 2013, Abenthuer, Germany) om ajnana-timirandhasya jnananjana-salakaya cakshur unmilitam yena tasmai sri-gurave namah Dear Srila Prabhupada, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace. You once mentioned to Bhavananda Prabhu that while you were a resident of the spiritual sky, Krsna approached you and said, “I want you […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 29 August 2013, Abenthuer, Germany) om ajnana-timirandhasya jnananjana-salakaya cakshur unmilitam yena tasmai sri-gurave namah Dear Srila Prabhupada, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace. You once mentioned to Bhavananda Prabhu that while you were a resident of the spiritual sky, Krsna approached you and said, “I want you […]

From Radhadesh, after a turbulent twenty-one hour night journey, Kadamba Kanana Swami arrived in South Africa. After a short rest, on 7 September, together with Bhakti Charu Swami, Maharaja inaugurated the new Bhakti Yoga Centre in Sandton, an upmarket suburb of Johannesburg. Iskcon Sandton provides a beautiful new platform for university preaching, kirtan yoga, arts & […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 20 March 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, BTS Vyasa Puja Talk) Going earlier into Bhakti Tirtha Maharaja’s life, we see that Maharaja was already powerful, in the sense that he emerged from that black ghetto and came out as one of the very few, almost symbolic black students in Princeton University, where […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 20 March 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, BTS Vyasa Puja Talk) Going earlier into Bhakti Tirtha Maharaja’s life, we see that Maharaja was already powerful, in the sense that he emerged from that black ghetto and came out as one of the very few, almost symbolic black students in Princeton University, where […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) In the maha-mantra, there is a relationship. There is Krsna, the all-attractive Supreme Lord, and the vocative form of Hara which is Hare and that is the hladini shakti, the pleasure potency – pure devotional service embodied by Radharani, but also referring to […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) In the maha-mantra, there is a relationship. There is Krsna, the all-attractive Supreme Lord, and the vocative form of Hara which is Hare and that is the hladini shakti, the pleasure potency – pure devotional service embodied by Radharani, but also referring to […]

Mr.Paul Ritchie a Hollywood producer whose works include the famous “Slumdog Millionaire” and “Bend it Like Beckham”, along with two directors from the Americas visited ISKCON Delhi with their Indian crew Read more ›

Hari-sauri dasa: On the 175th birth anniversary and upcoming 100th disappearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, we are very happy to report that the BRC (Bhaktivedanta Research Centre) has been given permission to scan and preserve the entire library at Birnagar, the birthplace of Bhaktivinoda Thakura Read more ›

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 10 July 2013, Serbian Summer Camp, Fruska Gouranga, Seminar Part 2) I remember, one year I was with Sacinandana Maharaja and a whole group of devotees on a boat, sailing in Danish waters. Maharaja gave this seminar about Krsna’s sweetness. It was all about Krsna being so sweet, looks so sweet… and […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 10 July 2013, Serbian Summer Camp, Fruska Gouranga, Seminar Part 2) I remember, one year I was with Sacinandana Maharaja and a whole group of devotees on a boat, sailing in Danish waters. Maharaja gave this seminar about Krsna’s sweetness. It was all about Krsna being so sweet, looks so sweet… and […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 20 March 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, BTS Vyasa Puja Talk) Bhakti Tirtha Swami was undoubtedly an outstanding person, even in his material life. If we read his biography (Black Lotus), then we see that he grew up in the United States of America where the Afro-American community was still underprivileged at […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 20 March 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, BTS Vyasa Puja Talk) Bhakti Tirtha Swami was undoubtedly an outstanding person, even in his material life. If we read his biography (Black Lotus), then we see that he grew up in the United States of America where the Afro-American community was still underprivileged at […]

After Janmastami in Abentheur, Kadamba Kanana Maharaja spent a few days in Radhadesh and thereafter headed-off to South Africa for a three week tour. Despite his still fragile health, Maharaja continues to do programs whenever the opportunity arises. Audio recordings and photos from all these events will be posted on the blog shortly but for […]

After Janmastami in Abentheur, Kadamba Kanana Maharaja spent a few days in Radhadesh and thereafter headed-off to South Africa for a three week tour. Despite his still fragile health, Maharaja continues to do programs whenever the opportunity arises. Audio recordings and photos from all these events will be posted on the blog shortly but for […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 July 2013, Durban, South Africa, Srimad Bhagavatam 1.3.6) In the opening verse of the Hamsaduta, Srila Rupa Goswami says that he is praying that a certain blissful personality may enter into his heart. It is a nice way to start writing – about a certain blissful personality. We can see that […]

Dear Devotees & Friends, This week devotees in ISKCON all around the world are celebrating World Holy Name Week. The purpose of this week is to increase our faith and practices of chanting the Holy Name of the Lord, understanding … Continue reading →

Kadamba Kanana Swami celebrated Janmastami and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja in Goloka Dham, Abentheur, Germany. Recordings from these festivals, which includes a seminar on Rupa Gosvami’s book Sri Hamsaduta, are presented below. To download an audio file, just right-click on the title and “save target as“.           KKS Janmastami 28 August 2013 GER SB […]

Kadamba Kanana Swami celebrated Janmastami and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja in Goloka Dham, Abentheur, Germany. Recordings from these festivals, which includes a seminar on Rupa Gosvami’s book Sri Hamsaduta, are presented below. To download an audio file, just right-click on the title and “save target as“.           KKS Janmastami 28 August 2013 GER SB […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 10 July 2013, Serbian Summer Camp, Fruska Gouranga, Seminar Part 2) Caitanya Caritamrta describes how Srimati Radharani is discovering the qualities of Krsna and each time that she founds a new quality of Krsna, she loves that quality also. In this way, her love for Krsna is eternally increasing, unlike material relationships. […]

World Holy Name Festival on from 17th – 26th Sept 2013. Sunday 22nd September, 12 Hour Kirtan at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple

Mission Statement: To create and offer programs and facilities that promote ongoing advancement in: Devotional Service. Healthy loving sadhu-satsang. Well-being of our Krishna Balarama Family. In order to fulfill the objectives of our beloved founder Acarya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, Srila Prabhupada, the Guru Parampara and Lord Caitanya Read more ›

Golden Moon Concert and Workshop on 28th Sept 2013 by Gitanjali Devi Dasi. Don’t miss on this, reserve your seat..

It is winter time again. Time to spend months in the serene atmosphere of Mayapur Dham, diving deep into Srila Prabhupad’s purports. Time to come together to be guided by expert devotees who are eager to open for you the treasure house of Srila Prabhupada. Yes, it is time to sit down at the lotus […]

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(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 23 September 2012, Durban, South Africa) Excerpts from Radhastami lectures   A divine appearance As Krsna’s appearance was not an ordinary appearance, in the same way Srimati Radharani’s appearance was also not an ordinary appearance. One day, Maharaja Vrsabhanu was approaching the Yamuna and within the waters of the Yamuna there was […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 23 September 2012, Durban, South Africa) Excerpts from Radhastami lectures   A divine appearance As Krsna’s appearance was not an ordinary appearance, in the same way Srimati Radharani’s appearance was also not an ordinary appearance. One day, Maharaja Vrsabhanu was approaching the Yamuna and within the waters of the Yamuna there was […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 12 July 2013, Fruska Gouranga, Serbia, Initiation lecture) Life shakes us sometimes but our guru is still there – still there, doing the same thing. He is still serving Krsna and still chanting. We experience so much turbulence but he is just simply still there. That is how it’s meant to be, […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 12 July 2013, Fruska Gouranga, Serbia, Initiation lecture) Life shakes us sometimes but our guru is still there – still there, doing the same thing. He is still serving Krsna and still chanting. We experience so much turbulence but he is just simply still there. That is how it’s meant to be, […]

By Amanda Voisard (For The Washington Post) A Jewish synagogue filled with Muslims, Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Hare Krishnas, Mormons, Pentecostals, Greek Orthodox, Baha’i and others. Christians learned to chant with Hare Krishnas, carefully holding laminated mantras on their laps Read more ›

After the Kirtan Mela, Kadamba Kanana Maharaja attended the opening-ceremony of the new temple in Heidelberg, Germany. Thereafter, Maharaja travelled to Goloka Dham to celebrate the annual Janmastami festival and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja. The presiding deities of Goloka Dham are Sri Sri Radha Madhan Mohan. This temple in Abentheur is situated in a green […]

After the Kirtan Mela, Kadamba Kanana Maharaja attended the opening-ceremony of the new temple in Heidelberg, Germany. Thereafter, Maharaja travelled to Goloka Dham to celebrate the annual Janmastami festival and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja. The presiding deities of Goloka Dham are Sri Sri Radha Madhan Mohan. This temple in Abentheur is situated in a green […]

After the Kirtan Mela, Kadamba Kanana Maharaja attended the opening-ceremony of the new temple in Heidelberg, Germany. Thereafter, Maharaja travelled to Goloka Dham to celebrate the annual Janmastami festival and Srila Prabhupada’s Vyasa Puja. The presiding deities of Goloka Dham are Sri Sri Radha Madhan Mohan. This temple in Abentheur is situated in a green […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 21 July 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Caitanya Caritamrta Adi 15.14) The pious activities of one soul do not just benefit that soul but they benefit others also. It’s like when your son becomes a pious person, you are fortunate because the parents get the benefit from that piety and their destination […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 21 July 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Caitanya Caritamrta Adi 15.14) The pious activities of one soul do not just benefit that soul but they benefit others also. It’s like when your son becomes a pious person, you are fortunate because the parents get the benefit from that piety and their destination […]

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 21 July 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Caitanya Caritamrta Adi 15.14) The pious activities of one soul do not just benefit that soul but they benefit others also. It’s like when your son becomes a pious person, you are fortunate because the parents get the benefit from that piety and their destination […]

Please join the 24 Hour Maha Kirtan on the auspicious occasion of Sri Radhastami Festiva 2013 on 12th September 2013 and chant the transcendental Maha Mantra…

Join us to celebrate Sri Radhastami 2013 on 13th September 2013  at Sri Sri Radha Giridhari Temple, Kumeu, Auckland

(Kadamba Kanana Swami, 25 June 2013, Czech Summer Camp, Srimad Bhagavatam 8.3.1) Srila Bhaktivinode Thakur describes that in a situation of war, one is facing the army of the enemy and that we are not only facing the army of the enemy opposite us but the enemy has also sent spies into our own ranks. Srila […]