Looking for greener pastures, many Indians left their homes and migrated to other countries. Even young men and women from traditional conservative families ventured out of their insulated nests with an aim to acquire more knowledge and skills yet with a firm belief that their roots will hold them tight and not give any scope for aberrations. They went with the idea of having the best of both worlds. The best of the material world with its promise of more wealth, fame and fortune; and the ‘othe
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The following conversation between His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and some of his disciples took place in July 1975 on an early-morning walk in Chicago.
Srila Prabhupada: Where does Darwin begin?
Disciple: He begins in the ocean. He says that some fishlike animal climbed out of the ocean and began to breathe the air.
Srila Prabhupada: Then where did the ocean come from?
Disciple: He doesn’t say.
Srila Prabhupada: Then his theory is not perfect.
Disciple: Scientists say th
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Journey to a revolutionary eco village in India which integrates sustainable living and spiritual growth. Govardhan Ecovillage strives to inspire a way of life that respects the environment, uplifts communities, and preserves spiritual and cultural heritage.
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By Hari Kirtan das
A song recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic has been released as a tribute to the late Agnideva Das, preserving one of the beloved kirtaniya’s final collaborative recordings and offering devotees an opportunity to reflect on his legacy.
On May 29, Hari Kirtan Kaufmann released “Merciful to Me (Śrī Kṛṣṇa Chaitanya Prabhu),” an eight-minute musical meditation based on the prayer of Narottama Dasa Thakura. Recorded in Mayapur, the song remained unfinished for several years befor
There are few places as full of darkness and despair as prisons. There, inmates are isolated from the world, surrounded by bad association, with deplorable food, an almost constant threat of danger, without true guidance and with few opportunities for growth. It’s a life in survival mode. Prisons are filled with criminals; in other words, prisons are filled with ideal candidates for the mercy of Lord Caitanya, who came especially to save the most fallen. Prabhupada spread this mercy all over the
Dear Devotees,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
At this moment of separation from the physical association of His Grace Kratu Prabhu, we express our heartfelt sadness and deep gratitude for a beloved Vaisnava and friend, stalwart ISKCON leader, and a dedicated disciple of Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
Kratu Prabhu was an ideal Vaisnava from birth, having been raised in a devotional atmosphere and carrying those spiritual values to the west when
I send this message from the heart
Since hearing you did depart
I just want to express the farewell
Since I’ve known you quite well
I believe you can possibly hear me
Since we are not the body
And the senses are quite limited
Heart vibrations are for the privileged
On that strength we can relate
Humbly, let’s look at our fate
We are born, grow, produce, dwindle, die
In all cases this does apply
It is the in-between that does count
We are tallied, then get the amount
May I say, you’ve done it wel
By Gaurangi Priti Devi Dasi
Approximately forty devotees from around fifteen countries gathered at Villa Vrindavana, Italy, from May 9-12, 2026, for the annual ISKCON Communications Europe (ICE) Conference. Held under the theme of “Engaged Vaishnavism,” the four-day gathering brought together leaders and representatives involved in media, government relations, interfaith dialogue, and outreach to share regional updates, explore pressing challenges, and strengthen the global network of those wor
His Grace Kratu Das Adhikari (Manaharbhai Patel), a senior disciple of ISKCON’s Founder-Acharya His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada and an initiating spiritual master in ISKCON, departed on June 1, 2026 at 1:43 pm, in Sri Vrindavan Dham, surrounded by loving disciples chanting the Holy Name. Kratu Das dedicated more than five decades of his life to spreading Krishna consciousness in Canada, India, and around the world. Widely respected for his humility, personal warmth, a
I asked one of our directors for ISKCON Montreal shortly after arriving, “What topic should I speak on for today’s Sunday gathering?” His name is Saumeer, who paused for a few seconds and then responded, “Please speak on any subject?” I thought about it and then came to the conclusion that this fifth month, day 24 will tell me. I looked up Chapter 5, verse 24 from the Gita and found the verse appropriate. It was very pertinent to the crowd after which many questions arose. Here it is with expla
Hare Krishna! Please join us in prayers for my very dear Godbrother, HG Kratu Prabhu, who just this minute left this world in Sri Vrindavan Dham, surrounded by loving disciples chanting the Holy Name! He’s been suffering for several months now with massive liver failure! May Srila Prabhupada take him by the hand and lead him to the lotus feet of Their Lordships! We also offer our heartfelt deepest condolences to his good wife, HG Amritakeli dd, and to all his disciples.
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When Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami walked forward to receive his award at a peace conclave in Mumbai, the MC did something unexpected: she chanted the Hare Krishna maha-mantra.
For many in the room — global leaders, philanthropists, Nobel Peace Laureates, and peace advocates gathered from across the world — it may have been the first time they heard Krishna’s name chanted in that way: loudly over the microphone in a formal peace gathering, with the MC inviting everyone to raise their hands as she
In 1997, the GBC made a resolution for all devotees to take a book distribution training course. In response to this resolution, the BBT MCI team has launched Book Distribution 101, a free, online, self-paced book distribution training course available to devotees worldwide. Book Distribution 101 provides practical guidance, inspiration, tools, and strategies for distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books effectively and building more meaningful and impactful connections with people.
This course of
The devotees from our Radha Raseshvara temple in Bali invited me to view the construction progress on the new grand temple complex for Their Lordships.
It has certainly come a long way with the work nearing completion on the inside with altars, paraphernalia room, kitchen and temple room.
The plan is to move the deities in December of this year for the grand opening. Work will continue after that on the outside and downstairs function hall area, as well as landscaping the surrounding grounds.
So
Our vehicle was tearing through the rain for a good three hours until Nanda, Jagannatha and I reached Owen Sound and the home of the Hannas. Our intent was to conduct some memorial kirtans for three beloved persons, colleagues who passed away recently, Garuda Hanna, Satvic (Silvio Carusi), and Gopan Ganapati all from Ontario whom you can credit for their pioneer work in sharing Krishna Consciousness to this part of the world.
Reminiscences of these souls were shared in a circle of friends. To h
With deep sorrow and heartfelt prayers, we wish to inform all devotees, disciples, friends, and well-wishers that His Grace Kratu Prabhuji entered the eternal service of the Lord and concluded his manifest pastimes in this world on Monday, 1 June 2026, at approximately 1:26 PM IST.
By the arrangement of Sri Sri Radha-Shyamasundar and the causeless mercy of Sri Krishna, Maharaj departed during the auspicious Purushottama Masa, at his ashram in Sri Dham Vrindavan, the sacred abode
A lineage is found which begins from Sita Ji.
Sita Ji gives a mantra to Hanuman Ji.
Hanuman Ji gives the instruction of that mantra to Brahma Ji.
In this way, this lineage continues up to Shukadeva Ji.
Beyond this, it does not continue further.
This lineage is described in Chapter 8 of the *Agastya Samhita* and in other scriptures.
This lineage has also been accepted by acharyas such as Swami Raghavacharya.
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Some Ramanandis, by misinterpreting scriptures or through other arguments, attempt to pr
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In loving remembrance and divine association of HG Kratu Prabhu Ji. A life dedicated to Srila Prabhupada’s mission and the service of the Lord. #srilaprabhupada #iskconvrindavan #krishnabhakti ” Follow Us Facebook: / iskconvrindavann Instagram: / iskcon_vrindavana Threads: https://www.threads.com/@iskcon_vrind… X (Twitter): https://x.com/iskconvrindavn Bluesky: https://iskconvrindavan.bsky.social Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited ISKCON Mayapur on May 28, where he participated in Go Puja, offered prayers, and met with ISKCON leaders during his first visit to the headquarters since assuming office earlier this month.
The Chief Minister began his visit by taking part in a yajna and then performing Go Puja at the Mayapur goshala, where he fed the cows and affectionately interacted with them.
Following the ceremony, Adhikari proceeded to the temple, greeting devotees and vi
