Virat Rupa drove me to the Newark Airport as my final stepping and flying on American soil and sky. I had time on this one hour flight to Canada to reflect on this twelve day trip covering five states. I would not have minded to walk seriously some of those lengths. I reflect on the kindness of the devotees who provided accommodation in their homes, excellent meals, a platform from which to teach from the Gita, trails to explore.
It was also exciting to witness some expansion of Krishna Consc
Rasamandala dasa has offered us this article to help clarify some of the concerns and reservations that many of us may have with educational approaches to Vedanta and Hinduism. He reassures us with his positive treatment of the subject and with his obvious experience in the field of teaching Hinduism and Vaishnavism in British schools. He has systematised our objectives very well and marries this to the difficulty in interpretation experienced between members of the tradition and those non-prac
Every civilized person is familiar with the concept of seva or service. Service can be of different types and of different qualities. At home, every member of the family is serving everyone else. Traditionally, the father traditionally earns for the family and is therefore known as the “breadwinner,” while the mother takes care of the home itself by cooking, cleaning, and creating a comfortable and congenial atmosphere. The children obey their parents and perform basic chores or run minor erran
With a desire to increase communication, understanding and harmony between world faiths, King Charles III of the United Kingdom arranged for faith leaders to gather with him.
With that important goal in mind, 30 leaders from Muslim, Sikh, Baha’i, Christian, Hindu and other faiths gathered at the Lambeth Palace Library in central London, an eight-story modern building dedicated to divine scriptures.
Visakha Dasi, president of Bhaktivedanta Manor, was one of the leaders to meet the King. Upon meet
By Atma Tattva Das,
Devotees and senior leaders from across South Africa gathered at ISKCON Lenasia on May 9, 2026, to commemorate the 47th installation anniversary of Sri Sri Nitai Gaurahari, regarded as the first life-size deities installed in the country by the Hare Krishna movement. The in-person observance included abhishek ceremonies, kirtan, historical presentations, and reflections from senior Vaishnavas who participated in the development of ISKCON communities across Southern Africa fro
By Sri Radhika Devi Dasi
Strong families serve as the foundation of healthy ISKCON communities. But in today’s fast-paced and often demanding world, Grihasthas face unique challenges in maintaining harmony within while simultaneously serving the institution. Addressing the need to deepen connection while staying rooted in Bhakti values, The Atma Center for Empathic Leadership is offering a virtual course titled Relational Leadership for Couples, beginning on June 1st, 2026. This 22-week-long jou
I’m enjoying the trek around Sparta Lake once again, but some people who live in this private lake community are not paying much attention to what they have. A road from up the hill connects to the laneway around the lake. Out from that uphill road emerges a black car (the make I don’t know) with a large dent on the side. The windows were closed but I could hear the loud rap music. It was hard to see the driver for the smoke inside, but I could sure smell the weed seeping through. It was strong
From Back to Godhead
The metaphysical technologies listed here are simple yet profound tools that you may want to incorporate into your management style. To reap the greatest benefits from these principles, you can include meditation on these ten technologies in your daily regimen.
1. What is it? What for? So what?
This meditation is designed to help us realize that many illusions can influence or enslave us. Leo Tolstoy once wrote about a transition in his life when he began to question ev
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The following exchange took place after a talk by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada before the World Health Organization, in Geneva, on June 6, 1974.
WHO member: Your Divine Grace, do you have any suggestions for solving the worldwide problem of food shortages?
Srila Prabhupada: Yes. My suggestion is that people should utilize all this vacant land for crops. I have seen so much land lying dormant. For instance, in Australia and also in America, there is
The Devil always likes to help saints ‘organize’ religion, and organized religion can be problematic. But without human structures, the saint’s messages and good public works may not endure over the next three generations.
For thousands of years, whenever saintly people have searched for a good spot to live, they’ve chosen places of tranquility, far removed from the noise and clamor of the town. In a quiet place, undisturbed by distraction or temptation, surrounded by the beauty of nature, they
Srivasa’s niece was only four years old. Her name was Narayani. She was just seating peacefully in the corner of the room. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu cried out “Narayani! Chant Krsnas name and cry in ecstatic love.” And little Narayani called out “Oh! Krsna, oh! Krsna, oh! Krsna…” and tears just irrupted from her eyes profusely, soaking her body, her limbs trembled and she felt to the ground just crying out “oh! Krsna.” But the devotees saw that they understood the power of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu
Dedicated volunteers from Bhaktivedanta Manor were recently honoured with an invitation to the annual King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
Hosted each year by the British monarch, the prestigious event recognises individuals who have made outstanding contributions through public service, community engagement and charitable work.
Among those invited were Ketan Patel and Ashok Parmar, accompanied by their wives, in recognition of their many years of devoted voluntary service.
“Ketan Patel has
By Team IGST ISKCON NAVI MUMBAI
As the global student community faces unprecedented levels of academic stress and digital distraction, ISKCON Navi Mumbai is stepping forward with a unique synthesis of education and experience. We are proud to announce the International Gita Scholarship Test (IGST) 2026, a program designed to transform how youth engage with the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad-gita.
The IGST 2026 is far more than a standard examination. It is a
By Sevananda Caitanya Das,
What began as small home gatherings among a handful of devotees has grown into a thriving, organized, and deeply committed devotional community now known as ISKCON of Charlotte.
At first glance, the story feels familiar—kirtan, shared prasadam, and intimate gatherings. But spend time here, and a different picture emerges. This is not just growth in numbers, but growth in depth, coordination, and vision.
Tapasya Dasa, a disciple of Srila Prabhupada, with more than five
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
Bhakti Kids, an initiative of ISKCON Congregational Development Ministry (CDM), has opened registration for its third Purushottama Month Challenge, a structured 30-day online program running from May 17 to June 15, 2026. The challenge brings together devotees from across the world to take advantage of one of the rarest and most spiritually potent periods in the Vaishnava calendar.
A Rare and Auspicious Month
Purushottama month, also known as Adhika Masa or th
Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur was born four years after Mahaprabhu took sannyasa. His mother was Sri Narayani Devi. She was the niece of Srivasa Pandit.
Srila Vrindavan Das Thakur describes how his mother received the mercy of Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu when she was just four years old. He told Narayani to chant the name of Krishna. She became mad with love of God and started crying, ‘O Krishna!’ she was filled with divine love.
Very often she would receive the remnants of Mahaprabhu’s meal. Sri Ch
There are plenty of lakes in New Jersey and for two of them I tackled, not by walking on water but by a clock-wise trekking around them. I’ve found it always pleasing to be a pedestrian by the water.
Water is one thing. Dust is another. Devotees in Parsippany are gradually making a transition from the location of Towaco, which is a big house on the hill, something they have outgrown, to a lot in Parsippany. The thing is there is a large building on top of the lot needing funds to complete the
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Sat Sanga with HH Krishna Kshetra Swami Topics: East Asia Outreach & Reflections – Show and Tell – Angas of Bhakti: Sadhana & Etiquette Song: Balya-lila (verses 29–34), from Srila Locana Dasa Thakura’s Sri Caitanya Mangala — The Loving Pastimes of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu …
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By Udayananda
During the 1976 festival in Vrindavan, there was a whole schedule one day that started at mangal arotik and went all the way until midnight at a pandal program celebrating the Appearance of Lord Ram and attended by over twenty thousand people.
It was very impressive.
For me the day started blissfully as I got to go on a morning walk with Srila Prabhupada.
Prabhupada walked for a very long time preaching vigorously.
At the beginning of the walk I was at the rear of the devotees, bu
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Please join us Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3PM PST/6PM EDT. Live on Facebook & You tube as we continue our A Bond of Love Interview Series …
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