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MY PRESSING QUESTIONS IN LIFE: Examining my heart, how are my material attachments still impeding my full practice of bhakti, or causing me to remain a mixed devotee? What do I want in my heart of hearts, and how is that causing me to act, or not act? In deep honesty, what truly moves and inspires me? As a result, what do I actually want to be absorbed in, demonstrated by my consistent thoughts and actions? What types of people I do think about or are attracted to in my daily life? Who do I wan

Body is an important medium to serve Lord krsna in the material world, so it's necessary to take care of the body and keep it healthy. But however natural, pure and healthy lifestyle and diet you may be having there will be circumstances in life when you will have to get admitted to hospital or you will be asked to give rest to the body. Because it's a nature of the world that one who is born he has to go through other 3 stages(miseries) of life that is old age, disease and death. One can skip t

During the earthquake, back in 2011, in the temple, pujari Sevananda Das had just finished offering midday arati, and several devotees were singing kirtan when intense tremors began shaking the three-foot marble deities of Sri Sri Nitai Gaurachandra violently.
Sevananda held tightly onto Them to protect Them, but Their Lordships were flung off the altar, taking Sevananda with Them. The heavy wooden altar followed, flying through the air and crashing on the ground, barely missing Sevananda.
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About this time of the year most Indians traditionally let their hair down and indulge in throwing bright colored powders and scented water at one another as they celebrate Holi, the festival heralding the onset of spring.

Until some years ago in the United States, only the Indian-Americans were seen celebrating the festival at their homes, or gathering in small groups in neighborhood parks, flinging ‘gulal’ or colored powders at each other and chanting ‘holi hai’. Amused non-Indian bystanders

How seer of Kanchi the Paramacharya silenced the architects of Project Manhattan… Here an interesting incident… Those were the days when Indians were looked down upon by the west. She had just gained independence. Many of our budding scientists were working abroad and facing the cynicism of the west. One of them was Dr. Iyengar of the Atomic Energy Commission which became BARC. Once he was discussing about Paramaacharya when his senior Allen Cummins came and asked what they were discussing. When

Hare Krishna Dear Devotees,

Mayapur Kirtan Mela is a unique chance to chant 12 hrs a day prayerful kirtan with all devotees together. Devotees do akanda (non-stop) kirtan, in hope of bringing real peace and prosperity to the world having pleased the Lord by chanting his Names. Mayapur Kirtan Mela is the largest as its being held in Mayapur, the World Kirtan Capital, the birth place of Sankirtan Movement.

Hear Mayapur Kirtan Mela 2017 and relish it by sharing in the bliss of chanting.

Mayapur K

Srila Prabhupada writes in the Preface to the ‘Nectar of Instruction’ that Gaudiya Vaisnavas are mostly followers of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. We also know from the past acaryas in the Gaudiya Vaisnava line that the mood of devotion and the way of worship of Gaudiya Vaisnavas is the highest and most complete teaching of the absolute truth and that it was taught and established by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. Thus it is imperative that Gaudiya Vaisnavas be well versed with and have an appreciation fo

The vision of Srila Bhaktivonde Thakura is fulfilled!

In 1885, Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura wrote: “Very soon the unparalleled path of hari-nama-sankirtana will be propagated all over the world… . Oh, for that day when the fortunate English, French, Russian, German, and American people will take up banners, mridangas, and karatalas and raise kirtana through their streets and towns. When will that day come? Oh, for the day when the Western fair-skinned men, from one side, while chanting ‘Jaya Saci

By Harinarayana Das

The Boyong Kedhaton carnival and the Adeging Kutha Sala dance celebrated the 272nd anniversary of the city of Surakarta on Saturday. Around 700 carnival group, 135 dancers and 35 musicians participated in the festivities and entertained the crowds along Jalan Jendral Sudirman (General Sudirman Street). Lord Jagannath and His chariot team were also one of the participants who were invited to take part in the carnival. This ratha yatra was the closing one for the three series

By Nila Kamal das

On the 8th of March 2017, on the most auspicious day of Amalaki Ekadasi, HH Subhag Swami Maharaj awarded the sanyas order of life to HG Hari das, now Bhakti Ananda Hari das Goswami in Jagannath Mandir, Rajapur.

Bhakti Ananda Hari das Goswami was born on the 6th of March 1953 in a village named Chandamleikai, Asaam (North East India). Born in a traditional Manipur Vaisnava family, he was a devotee of Lord Krishna from his very childhood and always listened to Krishna katha when

Before Lord Chaitanya appeared He sent His eternal associates like Shri Advaita Acharya, Shri Jagannatha Mishra, Saci Mata, Madhavendra Puri and Isvara Puri to earth.

Shri Madhavendra Puri took initiation from Shri Lakshmipati Tirtha in the Madhvacharya sampradaya. Shri Advaita Acharya and Shri Isvara Puri were the chief disciples of Madhavendra Puri.

In a dream, Lord Gopala ordered Madhavendra Puri to uncover a buried Gopala Deity and install Him atop Govardhana Hill. Madhavendra Puri celebra

Akincana Das is now Bhaktijivana Vrajananda Swami.On 1st march H.G. Akincana Das took Sannyasa from H.H. Bhakti Gaurava Narayan Swami in ISKCON Vrindavan. His name is now Bhaktijivana Vrajananda Swami. 

Srila Prabhupada ki jaya!

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Today, myself and several devotees met with His Majesty King Goodwill Zwelithini, the reigning King of the Zulu Nation in South Africa. Ruling over 11 million people King Goodwill plays an important part in South African politics and culture. We had a long discussion about social cohesion and how to unite the diverse ethnic peoples of the country. We agreed that the ultimate solution is a spiritual one, where the people of South Africa understand their common bond is that they are all children

1. One should never kick cows, for one who does so will have to suffer in hell for a hundred lives. Cows are the abode of all auspiciousness. For this reason, they always deserve worship.

2. Bullocks should never be struck harshly with a goad or whip.

3. One should not proceed through the midst of cows.

4. When cows are grazing or lying down, one should not disturb them in any way.

5. When cows are thirsty and are refused water [ because a person is obstructing their access to a water tank or

We are all in a material situation and I sum it up as, “Sometimes you are on top of the elephant and at other times, the elephant is on top of you!” That is material life, it is not going to always be easy but we must protect our spiritual life and try to do something to stand up for Krsna consciousness.

Nothing is easy; therefore first we have to work on our own conviction. We have to understand why we are doing this. The better you understand this, the more convinced you are.

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Vaisesika Prabhu's super-successful book about the art of transcendental book distribution, "Our Family Business" is now available as an ebook in all flavors, for all devices.

What if you could build your devotee community, deepen your Krishna consciousness, give others the opportunity to learn about bhakti, and perform  the dharma of the age all at the same time?

In this very readable book, Vaisesika Dasa discusses why we should join the family business of distributing transcendental knowledge

Naperville, IL – ISKCON, Naperville is pleased to announce the construction of new temple starting this May 2017.

Work begins on construction of a new temple at ISKCON Temple of Greater Chicago in Naperville (www.iskconnaperville.org)

Bhumi Puja – Ground-breaking ceremony

The auspicious Bhumi Puja (ground-breaking ceremony) is scheduled to be held this year on Sunday, May 21st beginning at 9am CST. New construction commences thereafter with the goal of achieving completion of Phase I by January