I offer my humble obeisances and deepest respect to His Divine Grace Srila Jayapataka Swami Maharaj. I am posting this with a heavy heart, but because it is my duty to share my experience with the assembled devotees for the highest good of all. It is embarrassing and uncomfortable to share this story, but it is so important that I choose to do it anyway. I sincerely pray that you will learn from my mistakes and remain strong in your devotional service to your Spiritual Master. It is the most imp
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**Nanda Kumar das Remembers Srila Prabhupada**
The first instruction I received from Srila Prabhupada came with a touch of humor and learning. On my first day cooking for him, I was incredibly nervous. After preparing and serving his lunch, I took his plates to the kitchen, forgetting to wipe the spot on his desk. A few moments later, Prabhupada rang his buzzer and pointed out the overlooked detail. Apologizing profusely, I quickly corrected my mistake. The next day, I forgot again, and he
By Pitambara Das
The 2024 Zone 1 Leadership Conference, held from November 8th to 10th in Edmonton, Alberta, brought together over 60 leaders from more than 25 ISKCON centers across Canada and six northern U.S. states. Under the theme “Think Big, Do Big, Act Small,” the conference focused on a shared vision for ISKCON’s growth and mission, guided by Srila Prabhupada’s principles and the spirit of Krishna Consciousness.
Inspired by Bhaktimarga Swami, this annual gathering highlighted collective p
I was happy in my heart to see my recent driver, Leo seated on the chair delivering a class on the Bhagavatam. Everyday the Bhakti Academy slots in different speakers for giving a talk on the ancient text. The qualification for the person transmitting the information is that he or she is a follower of the guidelines given during their stay in the ashram and that they prepare for the class.
Leo’s presentation was much appreciated by those sitting to listen in the conference room which is appro
By Mohini Radha Devi Dasi
In the interactions between the Lord and His
devotees, both relish the highest happiness.
Bhagavad-gita and other scriptures praise Arjuna for his close relationship with Krishna. Arjuna is known for his mood of friendship (sakha-bhava). Since relationships are by definition reciprocal, not only is Arjuna known as Krishna’s friend, but Krishna is known as Arjuna’s friend. Krishna drove Arjuna’s chariot and is therefore called Partha-sarathi, the “charioteer of Partha
Sri Namamrta
1. The Holy Name Revives One’s Dormant, Eternal Krsna Consciousness
2. The Role of the Holy Name in the Progression of Devotional Service
3. The Holy Name Frees One from the Reactions to Sins
4. By Chanting the Holy Name, the Mind Becomes Controlled
5. The Holy Name Protects One from Pride
6. By Chanting, One Develops Forbearance
7. The Holy Name Eradicates Material Desires and Sinful Activity
8. The Holy Name Cleanses the Heart and Frees One from Material Contamination
9. The Holy
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय अठारह उपसंहार -- संन्यास की सिद्धि
शमो दमस्तपः शौचं क्षान्तिरार्जवमेव च ।
ज्ञानं विज्ञानमास्तिक्यं ब्रह्मकर्म स्वभावजम् ।। 42 ।।
शमः– शान्तिप्रियता;दमः– आत्मसंयम;तपः– तपस्या;शौचम्– पवित्रता;क्षान्तिः– सहिष्णुता;आर्जवम्– सत्यनिष्ठा;एव– निश्चय ही;च– तथा;ज्ञानम्–ज्ञान;विज्ञानम्– विज्ञान;आस्तिक्यम्– धार्मिकता;ब्रह्म– ब्राह्मण का;कर्म–कर्तव्य;स्वभावजम्– स्वभाव से उत्पन्न, स्वाभाविक।
भावार्थ : शान्तिप्रियता, आत्मसंयम, तपस्या, पवित्रता, सहिष्णुता, सत्यनिष्ठा
By Anangamayi Chitra Devī Dasi
The 16th Annual Winter Krsna Kidz Camp and Youth Retreat will be held at ISKCON Detroit – The Devasadhan Mandir from November 28th to 30th. This events aim to engage children and the youth in a fun and meaningful way that connects them to their Vedic culture. Kids, ages four to thirteen, will enjoy three days of fun – everything from amazing arts and crafts to special theatrical performances, fun games, and other exciting activities.
As for the youth, anyone in hi
By Atma Tattva Das
Since 1972, the Prabhupada Book Marathon has inspired ISKCON devotees to share the spiritual wisdom of Srila Prabhupada’s books with the world. Now celebrated as the “Live to Give” campaign, this annual effort aims to “cover the earth” with copies of the Bhagavad-gita As It Is, including its recent milestone of even delivering Gitas to Antarctica. This achievement fulfilled a longstanding aspiration of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) to bring Krishna consciousness to every
Hare Krishna
Biggest Vaishnava gathering happening NOW at Sri Kshetra Puri dhama!
On the sea beach shores, Parikrama inauguration took place with sankalpa and Maha arati to Sagar. Many ISKCON sanyasis are taking part in this parikrama.
3 days of Parikrama 18-20 Nov
4 Parikrama Parties ( Hindi, Bengali, Oriya, South Indian- international)!
More than 10000 devotees in Parikrama!
Lots of Jagannath katha & prasad!
Chairman HH Bhakti Purusottam Swami says that to encourage many devotees to take pa
Thanks to AI assistance here’s the first of Chapter One, Bhagavad Gita, sounds like
#1 Dhrtarastra: Yo Sanjaya! So, my squad and the Pandu pulled up at Kurukshetra, ready to throw down. Whats the scoop?
#2 Sanjaya: Ayo, King! Duryodhana took a good look at the Pandu crew, and he sprinted over to his guru like, “Bro we gotta talk starategy”.
#3 Duryodhana: Teacher,check out this army! The Pandus are flexing hard, thanks to your genius disciple. I mean, Drupada’s son is a total vibe!
#4 D
By Bradley Malkovsky
Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556, USA
Received: 3 August 2017 / Accepted: 30 August 2017 / Published: 1 September 2017
Abstract :
Mainstream Christianity has always rejected reincarnation teaching in all its varieties, e.g., Greco-Roman, Albigensian, Hindu, Buddhist, New Age, etc. as being incompatible with the biblical understanding of the uniqueness, dignity, and value of the human person, a teaching that is ultimately roote
Since the vast majority of our readers are coming to Srila Prabhupada and Krishna Consciousness for the first time through Internet searches, and without access to devotee association or a nearby Hare Krishna temple, many people have inquired about how they can set up an altar in their homes and start practicing Krishna Consciousness at their own pace.
The first and foremost principle of Krishna Consciousness is chanting the Hare Krishna mantra:
“Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Har
From Back to Godhead
Not getting what you want? Perhaps that’s good for you.
“Please cancel my tickets,” I said to my friend on the phone. “I won’t be able to go.”
I hung up the phone and sank down onto my bed, my head in my hands. My friend had arranged my tickets for the trip to Jagannatha Puri and Mayapur I had been so eagerly looking forward to, and now I had to cancel. The past few weeks in my life had been very turbulent, so when my friends proposed a spiritual retreat to these two holy p
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय पन्द्रह पुरुषोत्तम योग
यो मामेवमसम्मूढो जानाति पुरुषोत्तमम् ।
स सर्वविद्भजति मां सर्वभावेन भारत ।। 19 ।।
यः- जो;माम्- मुझको;एवम्- इस प्रकार;असम्मूढः- संशयरहित;जानाति- जानता है;पुरुष-उत्तमम्- भगवान्;सः- वह;सर्व-वित्- सब कुछ जानने वाला;भजति- भक्ति करता है;माम्- मुझको;सर्व-भावेन- सभी प्रकार से;भारत- हे भरतपुत्र।
भावार्थ : जो कोई भी मुझे संशयरहित होकर पुरुषोत्तम भगवान के रूप में जानता है, वह सब कुछ जानता है। अतएव हे भरतपुत्र! वह व्यक्ति मेरी पूर्ण भक्ति म
भगवद्गीता यथारूप 108 महत्त्वपूर्ण श्लोक
अध्याय पन्द्रह पुरुषोत्तम योग
सर्वस्य चाहं ह्रदि सन्निविष्टो मत्तः स्मृतिर्ज्ञानमपोहनं च ।
वेदैश्च सर्वैरहमेव वेद्यो वेदान्तकृद्वेदविदेव चाहम् ।। 15 ।।
सर्वस्य- समस्त प्राणियों;च- तथा;अहम्- मैं;हृदि- हृदय में;सन्निविष्टः- स्थित;मत्तः- मुझ से;स्मृतिः- स्मरणशक्ति;ज्ञानम्- ज्ञान;अपोहनम्- विस्मृति;च- तथा;वेदैः- वेदों के द्वारा;च- भी;सर्वैः- समस्त;अहम्- मैं हूँ;एव- निश्चय ही;वेद्यः- जानने योग्य, ज्ञेय;वेदान्त-कृत- वेदान्त के संकलकर्ता;वेदवित्- वेदों का ज्ञाता;एव-
On November 8, 2024, an ISKCON devotee from Bali, Indonesia, delivered an inspiring lecture entitled "Spirituality in the Process of Mental Health: Reconsidering Holistic Approaches" to an audience of over 250 medical students at K.D. Medical College and Research Centre in Mathura, India.
Dr. Ketut Putri Ariani, Head of the Psychiatry Department at Udayana University in Indonesia, served as the guest lecturer, elucidating key factors contributing to mental health issues and proposing viable solu
By Giriraj dasa
There so many benedictions for the month of Kartika and we get constant reminders via email, messages on mobile and so many other mediums. The list grows only bigger by the day.
“In the month of Kartik, which is very dear to Sri Hari, one who bathes early in the morning attains the merit of bathing in all places of pilgrimage. Anybody who offers the Lord a ghee lamp in the month of Kartik, O brahmana, becomes free from all kinds of sins, such as killing a brahmana, and he goes
By Atma Tattva Das
The annual Cow Fest, or Go-Puja Mela, is a celebration with deep roots at ISKCON New Talavana, nestled in the peaceful countryside of Mississippi. Each year, this festival unites a diverse community to support the Krishna’s Cows farming initiative, an essential effort that sustains the sacred practice of cow protection, a vital aspect of the Krishna Consciousness experience. Lilavati Devi Dasi, a dedicated member of the festival management and organizing team, has witnessed th
By Suniti Devi Dasi
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT, the North American Regional Governing Body (NA-RGB) will host a transformative online workshop facilitated by Jai Nitai Dasa, the North American Representative for the ISKCON Devotee Care Office.
The insightful workshop will explore how the principles of devotee care can shape the future of ISKCON and Srila Prabhupada’s mission. In this session, participants will delve into the key values and principles underly
