Pure devotees see no limitations on how far they can go in distributing the Holiname of the Lord and in empowering others to do so. In this time and age, we are very fortunate to have the mercy of HH Jayapataka Swami, who shows us all his examples despite his very difficult health situation.
Recently, Maharaj visited Bangalore for the new temple opening and to participate in the bhumi pooja that took place.
SP:- A Spiritual Master is always liberated. In any condition of His life He should not
Sitting outside the South Shore Centre was an old refurbished train station next to beautiful Lake Simcoe. A middle-aged bearded man with a terrier type pet was seated on a bench. He was soaking in the sun which was my reason for exiting the building. He asked, "What's going on inside?"
"We are celebrating the birth of Krishna," I replied. Actually, all the joyful activity coming form the celebrants was a display of Janmastami and Radhastami combined, Krishna and Radha's birthdays. But my new fr
By Thomas Haribol
In April, we reported on a crowdfunding campaign to fund the installation of a commemorative bench and plaque in honor of Srila Prabhupada at San Francisco’s Stow Lake within Golden Gate Park. The picturesque park was a favorite spot for Srila Prabhupada to circumambulate during his daily morning walks. “One of the great pleasures for devotees in San Francisco was taking these early morning walks with Srila Prabhupada,” said Malati Devi Dasi. “The main place where that occurre
I cannot describe how absolutely wonderful our day was out in the countryside. A thick morning fog engulfed the area north of Brampton. It's beautiful with rolling hills and green all about as we entered the driveway of Gir Farms.
It wasn't easy pulling this event together. I was a bit strapped for what I considered a lack of presenters in what was to be a full on educational experience. Most farmers are involved in actual harvest, so it was hard to secure everyone I wanted. Fortunately, Gaura
Throughout the Srimad Bhagavatam, Vaisnava sanga is emphasised as a most critical aspect of devotional life.
Association with saintly personalities infuses our spiritual life with enthusiasm to serve and the desire to advance spiritually.
There is nothing higher than the association of advanced devotees who simply want to serve Krishna.
Jananivas prabhu, the most senior pujari and a very humble person, is an example of a sadhu that we hear from the scriptures.
His body is fully engaged in the
I will begin by reading a couple of exchanges with Srila Prabhupada about his coming to America. Once, Srila Prabhupada was asked, “Your godbrothers who came to the West went to England and Germany. Why did you choose to come to America?” And he replied, “They went and came back to India without accomplishing anything. So I thought, ‘If I am going to fail, at least let me fail in a different place.’ ”
And on a morning walk in Los Angeles, a disciple said to Prabhupada, “When you came to the Wes
Srila Prabhupada: I planned that I must go to America. Generally they go to London, but I did not want to go to London. I was simply thinking how to go to New York. I was scheming, “Whether I shall go this way, through Tokyo, Japan, or that way? Which way is cheaper?” That was my proposal. And I was targeting to New York always. Sometimes I was dreaming that I have come to New York.
Then Bhaktivedanta Swami met Mr. Agarwal, a Mathura businessman, and mentioned to him in passing, as he did to alm
In honour of the Temple’s 50th anniversary, from early this year Bhaktivedanta Manor’s harinama procession team made a special effort to share the Holy Names far and wide.
Between July 28th and September 9th, the team managed to chant, sing and dance along the streets of more than 50 towns and villages, which had never been visited before. From Bovington to Boxmoor, and from Hazelmere to Hockliffe it was a magnificent achievement! The most distant location from the Manor was Flackwell Heath ne
On 8 September 2023 at 11pm a powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.8 struck Morocco. The epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, 44 miles south-west of Marrakesh. Almost 3,000 people lost their lives, and over 300,000 were made homeless.
The material world is a place of suffering.
The following day we were ready to drive out to distribute Prasad to thestruggling people, these people would seldom have the chance to tastedelicious Prasad.
The team was headed up by Arjuna Prabhu who drove the new
By Atma Tattva Das
“The dream is that diversity and unity should coexist harmoniously,” proclaims Mukundanghri, a devotee of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He has emerged as a visionary catalyst for change within the South African ISKCON community. His profound spiritual journey and unwavering commitment to the cause of inclusivity resonate deeply with the recent statement released by the South African Governing Body Commission (GBC) of ISKCON in 2020, following t
By Baladeva Das
On September 26th, ISKCON devotee Kunti Devi Dasi, representative of ISKCON Rio de Janeiro to the inter-religious movement since 2020, took a public oath as a counselor of COMPIR-RIO (the Municipal Council for the Promotion of Religious Freedom of the Municipality of Rio de Janeiro).
Present at the event was Sérgio Duarte, Special Secretary for Inclusion and Religious Diversity, along with Marcio Mendes (Marcio de Jagun), Coordinator of Religious Diversity. This organization is
There is this very nice couple
Who pose to be no trouble
Introducing Mr. Bull and Mrs. Cow
You will get to know them somehow
She is like your mother
And he is like your father
They started up a good business
With a product to help avoid sickness
Their method is quite simple
And might appear rather fickle
The bull and cow meet
In a very intimate greet
A donation is given by Dad
Something he just has to add
It is a very special seed
Delivered at a mighty speed
Before long a baby does come
It comes
Seattle is a large city so could have a lot of ISKCON temples in different areas. To accommodate a growing devotee community a property was bought in the Bellevue district, which is an important business area just outside downtown Seattle.
It has taken a number of years to renovate the new building and bring it up to the proper city standard for a place of worship. I’ve visited every year and was very inspired to see how close it was to opening. It is twice the size of our Sammamish temple with
In sankirtana on the streets, the devotees of the Florianopolis temple met Alessandro (first photo), a public elementary-school teacher, who took a book and visited us at a festival. He was so impressed with the experiences that he invited us to a program to present our culture to his students.
A team led by Temple President Rasarnava Gauranga Prabhu was then assembled, with Bhakta Gustavo and Bhakta Enoque and Bhaktin Marilia (a couple from the congregation). The programs were incredible. In th
The popular film “HARE KRISHNA! The Mantra, the Movement and the Swami Who Started It All” continues to reach a growing audience worldwide through multiple online platforms. The ground-breaking documentary was released in 2017 and garnered best picture at the Illuminate Film Festival.
One of the most well-known platforms, www.Tubi.com, has now made the film free (with occasional ads). It is available for viewing on Tubi in the United States, Canada, Australia, India, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Sa
Narsimhadev Monthly Abhishek Update For 2023
Today the 28th of Sep, Sri Dham Mayapur will be hosting Narasimhadev Abhishek, along with special prayers to the Lord. Please take advantage of this day to offer prayers on behalf of your forefathers as Pitru Paskha begins tomorrow the 29th of Sep. The period from the full moon of Bhadrapada month to the new moon day of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is called Pitru Paksha. For the peace of the souls of ancestors, there is a belief to perform Shraddha
Keshava Swami is quite the educator and has been enthusing our community with his lessons. I was quite happy to hear (from his own mouth) that he's also a walker. From the temple/ashram at 243 Avenue Road, he was self-driven to walk to the CN Tower, a distance of 5.5 kilometres, and back. His motivation was to pick up on the vibrations of the city – to take its pulse.
"What do you think?" I asked. Basically he expressed it's a good place for sharing Krishna consciousness.
I spent my day on calls
Urmila dasi
Chairperson, Sastric Advisory Council
Gradually in ISKCON various gurus, as well as some ISKCON authorities who recommend devotees for 1st and 2nd initiation, have introduced additions, subtractions, and changes to the system of initiation that Srila Prabhupada had for his society. The changes to the giving of the Brahma-gayatri mantra was what first came to the GBC’s attention, and so they requested their Sastric Advisory Council (SAC) to research the topic. After years of review a
By Atma Tattva Das
In the annals of South African Krishna consciousness, few names shine as brightly as that of Mukhara Devi Dasi. Her life story is a testament to unwavering dedication, selfless service, and an unshakable commitment to spreading the teachings of Srila Prabhupada. With a legacy deeply woven into the fabric of ISKCON South Africa, Mukhara Devi Dasi’s journey is a source of inspiration for generations of devotees, illuminating the path of devotion with her exemplary life.
Jayanan
The Mayapur Vrindavan Trust (MVT) has officially announced the dates of the 2023 Kirtan Mela festivals, to be held at their ashrams in Rishikesh and Vrindavan. Devotees worldwide are invited to attend. The festival dates are as follows:
MVT Rishikesh – Tuesday 24th to Saturday 28th October 2023
MVT Vrindavan – Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th November 2023
Many wonderful Kirtaniyas (musicians) from all around the ISKCON world will be present for these ecstatic Kirtan Mela festivals – chanting, danc
