We human beings have always searched for happiness, which means we know we’re not happy.
Discontent burns within us, but we search for fulfillment outside ourselves.
We’re taught that we’ll feel complete when we get the right things.
But we’re left wanting more things.
The gap between us and true happiness is wider than ever.
But closing that gap is easier than we think.
The secret is simple: Selfless Service.
By giving we grow and enjoy without limit.
Giving service to our divine source nouris
Bhakti Brihat Bhagavat Swami, introduces a series of classes about the Pancha Tattva leading up to Gaura Purnima, beginning with the glories of Lord Nityananda. He explains scriptural verses from the Chaitanya Charitamrita describing how Lord Nityananda is the same divine expansion as Balaram, who previously appeared as Lakshman, the younger brother of Lord Rama.
In the Ramayana pastimes, Lakshman served Lord Rama with great devotion but often suffered internally because, as the younger brot
The talk focuses on the nature of spiritual leadership, especially within a devotional community. The speaker explains that true leadership is not about power or control but about service. A real leader wants others to become better than themselves and works to help people grow, become happier, and move closer to Krishna. Leadership is rewarding but also difficult, mainly because it involves guiding people with different personalities, ideas, and backgrounds.
One major challenge for leaders is
By Rukmini Devi Dasi
Radha Krishna Records, the historic record label owned by ISKCON London, is celebrating its 16th year and has released a new album designed for introspection and contemplation amidst the clamor of the modern world. This stripped-back offering primarily features acoustic guitar and bansuri flute, intentionally crafted to bring the sung mantras to the forefront.
The album, entitled Mantra Vibes London, marks the start of a new series. The “Mantra Vibes” project may visit your
By Prema-vilasini Devi Dasi,
Ranjit Dasa was born on August 31, 1945, in Pretoria, South Africa. He moved to England after graduating from college and later went to a farm near Vancouver, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. He was initiated there in 1974 and saw Srila Prabhupada four or five times, including in San Francisco, Vrindavan, India, Dallas, and England.
His main service in Nelson was Sankirtan, book distribution, and chopping firewood. From there, he briefly went to Dallas, TX in 197
At 7 AM, I was at the clinic for the virechana. It involves (after some Vedic mantras) consuming a cup of herbal laxatives. Yes, this was the day I will purge – a major clean out. After an hour of a gentle swallow of the purgative, bowel movements are supposed to happen. Well, that is not a lie. Bowel motions are very apparent, almost every hour. With seven as the golden number (it was 7 bulls that Krishna fought), I came to the end result. No pun intended when I say “end result”. I felt quite
Hare Krishna Devotees!
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
On Wednesday, March 11th, we will be celebrating Srivas Thakur’s appearance day. *Please join us at the temple on this special day for the program at 4pm.*
We welcome all the devotees to come hear the glories of Srivas Thakur and participate in the wonderful service of bathing Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s Padukas with Ganga jal in honour of the appearance day of Srivas Thakur, by whose mercy we can receiv
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cheto-darpana-marjanam bhava-maha-davagni-nirvapanam
shreyah-kairava-chandrika-vitaranam vidya-vadhu-jivanam
anandambhdhi-vardhanam prati-padam purnamritasvadanam
sarvatma-snapanam param vijayate shri-krishna-sankirtanam
Glory to the Shri Krishna sankirtana (congregational chanting of the Lord’s holy names), which cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years and extinguishes the fire of conditional life, of repeated birth and death. That sankirtana movement is the prime benedicti
Maharaja explains a holistic view of health based on Vedic philosophy, describing three interconnected aspects of human existence: the gross physical body, the subtle body (mind, emotions, intellect), and the atma (soul). True well-being requires caring for all three levels because they influence one another. Problems in the physical body can affect the mind and spirit, while spiritual or mental disturbances can manifest physically.
Several factors influence health across these levels:
Food: Fo
Devotees across several Middle Eastern countries have faced a week of uncertainty amid rising regional tensions. In a report sent from Abu Dhabi, Tapana Misra Dasa, GBC for the region, shared that devotees in Iran, Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain, Lebanon, and even Saudi Arabia have experienced disruptions in recent days, while devotees in Pakistan have encountered minor difficulties.
“The last seven days have been a period of much turmoil for the devotees in this zone,” Tapana Misra Dasa shared
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
Jayapataka Swami has become the first devotee in ISKCON history to receive the Bhakti Sarvabhauma degree, the highest academic qualification of the ISKCON Board of Examinations, earning an A+ grade from the Mayapur Institute.
A Vision Rooted in Srila Prabhupada’s Instructions
The degree system that Jayapataka Swami has now completed at the highest level was established directly by Srila Prabhupada. In a letter to Svarupa Damodara dated January 10, 1976, Prabh
When we arrived here I was struck by the beautiful Sahyadri Mountains. And operations here are clean, which is impressive. My next door neighbour, Vrndavanath, who interacts with me everyday, is a serious studier of the Bhagavatam. He is at it for hours every day. I was concerned though about something. “Prabhu, do you have some balance in your day? I applaud you for your being so studious, but what else is going on?”
“Well, you notice how clean the place is?”
“Yes!”
“That’s because so
Udaipur is known as the city of beautiful lakes. It is said that once during his hunting expedition, Maharana Udai Singh met a holy sage in the Aravalli ranges. The sage directed the king to create a kingdom in this fertile valley, which would be protected by the high-rising Aravallis.
Consequently, Maharana Udai Sing established Udaipur in 1553 AD. It was also constructed for better defense against Mughal expansion.
We had the opportunity to visit the famous Jagdish temple in the city palace co
This film is about three Hare Krishna devotees in Ireland and how the Vedic philosophy has changed their lives. Srila Prabhupada, who brought these teachings to the West in 1965, has given the answers to the major questions of life, which are mainly about birth, old age, disease and death. The Bhagavad-gita is the most important book for explaining who we are.
These three Hare Krishna devotees were some of the first to start practising bhakti yoga in Ireland.
Source: https://www.dandavats.com/?
In his 2026 Gaura Purnima message, Madhusevita Dasa, serving as the new GBC Chairman, offered condolences and spiritual resolve at what he describes as a “difficult and sad time,” noting the recent departures of three of his senior godbrothers dear to Srila Prabhupada: Badrinarayan Swami (GBC), Ekanatha Dasa, and Ranjit Dasa. He encouraged devotees to pray for their mercy and, in particular, to draw strength from their example of courage in devotional service.
Reflecting on global instability an
By Atma Tattva Das,
The upcoming BhaktiFest 2k26 is poised to draw more than 200 young adults to a four-day residential spiritual retreat over the Easter weekend, from April 3-6, 2026. Hosted on a private island venue near Sydney, this event marks the continuation of what has quickly become a signature youth engagement initiative within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Australia and neighboring regions.
Read more: https://iskconnews.org/task-create-a-headline-an
Faithfully, I have been making my way to the ayurvedic clinic and today was my last day for the snehapanam, intaking ghee with salt. Dr. Rahul is my medicine consultant, who makes regular visits to the ashram to check on me. I told him that I’m on a full day fast and that I’m not really hungry, although admittedly, the image of a wholesome veggie burger flashed through my mind. Overall, I’ve been doing relatively well, despite the whopping 35°C temperature. I’m reaching my quota for the minimal
Providing a strong challenge to established academic perception and methodology, Drutakarma Dasa presents the Vaisnava Hindu worldview on the fundamental concepts to the approach to and interpretation of the archaeological record. His presentation is articulate and thorough and the extensive research he has undertaken to support his thesis is very impressive. He contrasts the currently accepted time concept, which closely resembles the Judaeo-Christian model, with the ancient Puranic model and
“The word ‘envy’ is applied in many places and is used in connection to various things – envy of another’s good fortune, being disturbed at seeing the wealth of others, displeasure and jealousy etc. are some of the various examples. Wherever the word ‘matsarya’ (envy) has been explained in the Vaisnava scriptures, it is fully understood that its influence is the competitor of divine love (prema).
dharmah projjhita-kaitavo ‘tra paramo nirmatsaranam satam
“The path described in the Bhagavatam is
Temple President Her Grace Visakha dasi was invited to join a panel of representatives at a Hertsmere Community Conference, in the Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar.
The Community Conference brought together a wide range of delegates, from all sections of Hertsmere’s community to collectively learn, network and explore opportunities for collaboration. They discussed how to collectively come together to build a more cohesive community. It was chaired by the Leader of Hertsmere Council, Cllr Jeremy N
