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On September 28, 2004, Devotees gathered in NYC to celebrate the grand opening of the “Bhakti Loft” on the second floor of their iconic Brooklyn building. “Over the past year, we have been busy renovating our balcony space on the second floor, which was underutilized,” said Aditya Devi Dasi, VP of ISKCON NYC. “Now we […]
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Madhvacharya was born into a Brahmana family in the coastal town of Udupi, South India. His early life was marked by extraordinary events and displays of divine power, such as turning tamarind seeds into coins and defeating a snake demon with a touch of his toe.
His exceptional intellect and insatiable thirst for knowledge led him to embark on a spiritual journey at the age of twelve when he accepted sannyasa, a renounced way of life. Madhvacharya traveled extensively across India, seeking wisdom and mastering various fields of knowledge.
One of the significant milestones in Madhvacharya’s life was his meeting with the great sage Srila Vyasadeva at Badarikashrama, a sacred place of pilgrimage in the Himalayas. Under Srila Vyasadeva’s guidance, Madhvacharya’s scholarship and spiritual understanding reached new heights.
After his extensive travels and learning, Madhvacharya returned to Udupi, where he continued to display his divine qualities. In Udupi, an incident involving a merchant ship carrying a special cargo of gopi-candana (clay from Krishna’s Vrindavana) took place. This event revealed a Deity of Lord Krishna concealed within the clay, complete with a stick and a lump of food. Madhvacharya composed a heartfelt prayer of gratitude and established the worship of this Deity, a practice that continues to this day.
Madhvacharya’s profound intellect and devotion to Lord Krishna made him a staunch defender of the philosophy of dualism (Dvaita). He passionately argued against the impersonalistic views of the Mayavadis, who considered God’s form as an illusion. Madhvacharya’s philosophy of shuddha-dvaita, or pure dualism, logically established that God is eternally a person and is forever distinct from His creation.
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ISKCON Community Life, a division of the ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry, recognized the outstanding contributions to devotee care of three very special individuals by giving them the following awards: Trailblazer in Community Wellness Award – Rambhoru Devi (ACBSP) Director/Founder & Training Supervisor, Karuna Care Association. After 26 years of international pioneer outreach work (while raising […]
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The Hindu Mandirs Empowerment Council (formerly known as the Hindu Mandirs Executive Conference) held its annual gathering of North American Hindu Leaders representing all the various Hindu Mandirs and Organizations across the region. ISKCON leaders were among the presenters at the September 27th to 29th, 2024 conference, held in Raleigh, North Carolina. HMEC is the […]
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ISKCON Sacramento recently held a Devotee Care Course from September 13th to 15th, 2024, facilitated by Radha Gopinath Das and Damodar Das. The event, which was attended by 15 participants, was designed to deepen their understanding of the role of devotee care in sustaining a loving and vibrant spiritual community. Throughout the three-day course, the […]
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Ramachandra Vijayotsava is the festival commemorating the victory of Lord Ramachandra, an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, over the demonic king Ravana
After empowering the brahmastra with the required mantras, Lord Rama placed it upon His bowstring. As the monkeys gazed upon that flaming arrow, their hearts became filled with delight, while a dreadful fear penetrated the cores of the hearts of all the Rakshasas.
As Lord Rama pulled the bowstring back to His ear, the earth trembled and the heavens also appeared to become disturbed. When Lord Rama released the brahmastra, it sped through the air like death itself, and then violently fell upon the chest of the wicked Ravana.
After piercing right through the King of the Rakshasa’s heart, that effulgent arrow entered deep into the earth, taking his sinful life along with it. As that awesome brahmastra came and re-entered Lord Rama’s quiver, Ravana dropped the bow from his hand and fell down dead from his chariot.
Sanga, service, and spiritual adventure awaited devotee youth in the sunny environment of San Diego. The inaugural West Coast summer retreat for The Sanga Initiative (TSI) saw 45 attendees from 24 cities across seven states join together at ISKCON San Diego for an immersive and energizing spiritual experience. A dedicated team of organizers led by […]
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Youth and leaders gathered at the successful event. The ISKCON Youth Forum (IYF) Gaya, hosted its grand annual Youth Festival, “VIPLAVA – Glories of Vedic India,” on September 15, 2024, at Gaya, Bihar. Over 1,000 enthusiastic young devotee participants from across Bihar gathered for this transformative experience. IYF has spent the last decade empowering young […]
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ISKCON Patna released the following statement to the media, “A video of some altercation at ISKCON Patna surfaced yesterday night. It is unfortunate and painful that some differences between different members of the community escalated into something that doesn’t represent the teachings and values of ISKCON, which are practiced by lakhs of its members across […]
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By Dandavats Staff Writer When people think of ISKCON’s presence on the global stage—its respectful media representation, its interfaith outreach, its dignified dialogue with the world—there’s often one devotee quietly behind the scenes: His Grace Anuttama Prabhu. A longtime disciple of Srila Prabhupada, GBC member, and the Minister of ISKCON Communications, Anuttama Prabhu has dedicated nearly five decades to helping ISKCON not only grow—but shine. His journey is one of conviction, compassion, and powerful communication, all rooted in his deep love for Krishna and Srila Prabhupada’s mission. Continue reading "The Heart Behind the Message: The Life and Service of HG Anuttama Prabhu
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The bhakti journey 1 – Understanding the mind | Durga puja youth camp | Newtown, Kolkata
The bhakti journey 2 – Sraddha & Sadhu-sanga | Durga puja youth camp | Newtown, Kolkata
The bhakti journey 3 – Bhajan-kriya & Vishaya-sangara | Durga puja youth camp | Newtown, Kolkata
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By Vijaya Dasa The situation in Ukraine is inconceivable-ten temples reported book scores! That's more now than before the war. Many devotees are out of work, freeing them to focus on their true mission, our family business of distributing Prabhupada's books. It's Krsna's mercy. They were #10 in the world last month. Canada is another remarkable story. With twenty temples reporting, they saw a 37% increase in distribution. Enthusiasm is clearly growing; Canada ranked 4th worldwide. Continue reading "WSN August 2024 – World Sankirtan Newsletter
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Popular Bhagavad-gita class. ISKCON’s Congregation Development Ministry is continually working to help temples and devotee communities grow and flourish by providing various preaching programs, such as Bhakti Vriksha, programs for children, and more. They also want to highlight the success stories from communities and events worldwide that would inspire devotees. In this article, they highlight […]
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Malati Devi Dasi (to the right of Srila Prabhupada) gathered with her godsiblings. At the end of the year Malati Devi Dasi will officially resign as a GBC member. In New Vrindavan, at the North American Leadership Conference’s final day of events, a ceremony in the temple room was held to thank her for endless […]
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After five months of intense traveling throughout North America to solicit support for the Mayapur Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP), the dedicated team of Jananivas Das, Sunanda Das, and Braja Vilas Das arrived last week on the Canadian West Coast, the final leg of their journey. While in Vancouver, they also drove four hours to visit the interior […]
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There were over 600 registrations for the kirtan festival at New Govardhana and that didn’t include the local devotee community which added another 200-300 devotees to the total number.
The festival went over the long weekend, starting Friday night and ending Monday at midday. There were a lot of different kirtan leaders and it was nice to see so many devotees chanting in ecstasy.
Mukunda Maharaja gave the first morning class and retold how Srila Prabhupada started Iskcon in New York and established hearing and chanting as the main principles of the Hare Krishna movement.
During the prestigious World Food India 2024 event, held in New Delhi on September 19-22, 2024, Haribol Foods made a significant impact with its strong presence and innovative offerings. The event, known for attracting global leaders in the food industry and thousands of attendees, provided an ideal platform for the company to showcase its commitment […]
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During the auspicious month of Kartik, from October 17, 2024, to November 15, 2024, the Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) is offering a special compilation of five courses titled ‘Kartika Vidya Sankalpa,’ which translates to “a vow of knowledge during the month of Kartika.” This initiative is much more than just a series of […]
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In Alachua, Florida, a significant initiative called Seva Care, led by Madhuryalila Devi Dasi and Tamohara Dasa, is dedicated to providing practical and spiritual support through various programs to enhance the devotee community’s well-being. While their “Sacred Care Kits” have gained special attention from devotees around the world, they are just one part of a […]
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Dear ISKCON Devotees, Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. We are deeply saddened to share the difficult news regarding the health of His Holiness Giriraja Swami. Maharaja has been diagnosed with Behavioral Variant Frontotemporal Dementia (bvFTD). This degenerative neurological disorder has been increasingly affecting him over the past three years, with […]
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Syama Gauri Devi Devi and Priya Kunda Das (third and fourth from right). Syama Gauri Devi Dasi, originally from Hungary, shared some of her spiritual journey in a recent interview with ISKCON News. Her service over the years has taken her around Europe, including temples in Budapest, Scotland, and most recently to Folkestone, UK. She […]
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MAN-tra Retreat men gather for kirtan in front of Prabhupada’s Palace of Gold. Men from across North America recently gathered for the annual MAN-tra Retreat at New Vrindaban, West Virginia. Filled with inspiring and challenging presentations, joyful kirtans, meaningful association, and delicious prasadam, the retreat was “just what the doctor ordered” for the grateful participants. […]
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