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By Rasika Ramana Dasa   

What kept an ancient civilization alive despite centuries of brutal invasion and subjugation? What gave its people the strength to remain chaste and faithful to their traditions even in a hostile and volatile political environment? And from the other side—how would their deep spiritual fervour appear to an invader from a foreign faith, curious yet unfamiliar with India’s spiritual pulse? Was there ever a possibility of dialogue between the two worlds?

These questions hav

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,

The 21-Day Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam Reading Challenge is an online scripture study initiative associated with Vedavarsity, an educational platform functioning under In Service of Srimad Bhagavatam (INSS). The program is structured as a three-week reading experience centered on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam beginning on March 18, 2026 and continuing for 21 consecutive days until April 7, 2026.

The initiative is the vision of Brajsundar Das, who, after traveling to 174 cities acro

From Back to Godhead

By Guru Dasa (Gurudev D. Allin), a disciple of His Holiness Bhaktimarga Swami.

“Oh, God, I could be bounded in a nutshell and count myself a king of infinite space, were it not that I have bad dreams.” Shakespeare’s Hamlet, 2.2 (First Folio) This line from Hamlet nicely sums up the absurdity of our delusions of self-importance. I wrote this meditation on the importance of humility as part of my effort to shake my own delusions of knowledge and significance.

Human nature seem

By Dina-Palika Devi Dasi

The Karuna Care Association is pleased to announce an upcoming online course designed especially for ISKCON leaders and those serving in community roles: Trauma Informed Leadership. This six-week program offers practical insight and spiritual context for understanding trauma and its impact on individuals, relationships, and temple communities.

As awareness grows around the effects of trauma on emotional well-being and spiritual life, leaders are increasingly called to re

There are many deities of our Goswamis in Jaipur. For example, Sri Govinda was originally installed in Vrindavan nearly 5,000 years ago by Lord Krishna’s great-grandson, Vrajanabha. Govinda is one of the four presiding Deities of Vraja-mandala, who was re-discovered and worshiped by Rupa Goswami.

Govinda was later brought to the city of Amber, near Jaipur, by Maharaja Jai Singh II to protect the Deity from destruction at the hands of the Muslim emperor Aurangzeb. Jai Singh’s grandfather had orig

The world around us is changing at an ever-increasing rate. The notion of keeping up with the changing world may have relevance in devotional service. But is this perspective relevant in all areas of our practices of bhakti? Are there some elements of devotional service that must always be constant? Srila Prabhupada wrote:

The greatest danger to our movement will come when we manufacture and create our own process for worshiping the deities. … Whatever is going on, follow it just to the exact

By Praghosa dasa

Using the principle of unity in diversity as given by Srila Prabhupada, what might a more federal ISKCON model look like?

In essence, the global GBC would set the core non negotiable standards related to philosophy, teachings and principles, while allowing different regions to adjust other aspects of ISKCON life based on cultural considerations. All based on Srila Prabhupada’s desire for ‘unity in diversity’

Such an affiliate/federal ISKCON model would balance strict adherence t

By Premanjana Das  

Mayapur Academy successfully concluded its International Diploma in Deity Worship on February 5, 2026, marking the completion of four months of immersive training for 52 students from 15 countries. The program, inaugurated on October 10, 2025, was launched to nurture a generation of pujaris dedicated to the loving service of Sri Krishna with purity, precision, and philosophical depth. The course emphasized that deity worship is not merely a ritualistic practice but a personal

By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi, 

In a milestone for ISKCON’s archival and research efforts, the Bhaktivedanta Research Center (BRC) has successfully completed the first phase of preserving and digitizing Śrīla Prabhupāda’s personal library, the books our Founder-Acharya, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, consulted while composing his transcendental works that have transformed millions of lives worldwide.

Read more: https://iskconnews.org/brc-digitizes-and-restores-srila-

After Mayapur, Vasusrestha and I traveled to Jaipur and stayed at our Iskcon temple there. Pancaratna, the temple president whom we know from the old days when he was in Australia, greeted us.

I hadn’t been in over twenty years so it was wonderful to see the big new temple and beautiful deities. We stayed in the guest house and had prasadam at Govindas restaurant. All in all it was a fabulous experience.

Source: https://ramaiswami.com/iskcon-jaipur/

By His Divine Grace ACBS Srila Prabhupada

A conversation about the Hare Krsna mantra between Srila Prabhupada and John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and George Harrison

Montreal Star, June, 1969:
Reporter: Where do you get your strength?
John Lennon: From Hare Krsna.
Yoko: That’s where we get it from, you know. We’re not denying it.

In September 1969. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder-acarya (spiritual master) of the Hare Krsna movement, arrived as a house guest at Tittenhurst Park, the beautifu

By Taraka Dasa

It is with deep sadness that we share the news that our dear Godbrother and friend Ekanātha dāsa, long-time servant of the Bhaktivedanta Archives, has suddenly departed from this world due to heart failure. His passing is a great loss for ISKCON and for all devotees who study and rely upon the teachings of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda. I was just about to write to him when I learned that he passed away on Ekādaśī afternoon.
Many younger devotees may not kn

Kathmandu
Dear Devotees,
Recent reports indicate that Maharaj has tested POSITIVE for influenza, which could complicate his current condition (pneumonia and sepsis) if proper precautions are not maintained.
Maharaj kindly recorded this video message for all the devotees.
Please continue your heartfelt prayers and chanting for Maharaj’s recovery.
On the hospital’s advice, we humbly request all devotees NOT to visit the hospital for the next few days for the safety of Maharaj and your own, as this

Hon’ble Home Minister of India, Shri Amit Shah, visited the sacred land of Śrīdhām Māyāpur, the global headquarters of ISKCON and home to the magnificent Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP).

During his visit, Shri Amit Shah offered his respects at the holy dham, appreciated the spiritual and cultural significance of Māyāpur, and acknowledged its contribution to preserving India’s rich Sanātana heritage. The grand temple complex, devotional atmosphere, and gathering of devotees made the occasi

Feelings, a new title by Visakha Dasi in the Bhagavad-gita for Children series, is being appreciated by children, parents, and teachers alike.

The Headteacher of Bhaktivedanta Manor’s Gurukula, Gunacuda Devi Dasi, said of the new book, “It is a really important topic and useful for us as part of the National Curriculum, involving learning about feelings and how to manage them. The language seems appropriate for primary-aged children of seven (with adult support) and, overall, it flows well…”

Re

By Atma Tattva Das,

In mid-January 2026, devotees and spiritual seekers gathered in Lucknow for Gita Rasamritam, a two-day festival dedicated to exploring the teachings of the Bhagavad-gita and their relevance in everyday life. Hosted by ISKCON Temple Lucknow, the program took place from January 17–18 at the Sri Sri Radha Raman Bihari Ji Mandir in Sushant Golf City, drawing local residents, students, families, and newcomers for a weekend of discussion, kirtan, and devotional reflection.

The fest

The deity of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu in this temple is said to have been worshiped by Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s wife, Srimati Vishnupriya, after the Lord took sannyasa. This deity of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu has His arms extended out lovingly towards His devotees.

Vishnupriya was sixteen years old when Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu took sannyasa and she disappeared from this material world at the age of ninety-six, so she worshiped this deity for eighty years. Wooden shoes are kept in this temple w

Srila Jagannath Das Babaji Maharaj appeared in this world at a village in a part of India which is now Bangladesh. He was born in a wealthy family. 

Later in his life he was initiated by Jagadananda Goswami. His guru was in the line of Srila Baladeva Vidyabhusana. One of our very great Acharyas. 

Srila Jagannath Das Babaji was a perfect devotee. In the holy place, Vrindavan, he had a little hut, a bhajan kutir. He would sometimes chant there for three days and nights, without stopping. He woul

(Bhaktivedanta Research Centre: This is a one of a kind original photo of Srila Jagannath Das Babaji Maharaj found by BRC while going through Sri Sundaranand Vidyabinode’s collection.)

Today is Srila Jagannatha dasa Babaji Maharaja’s disappearance day. He comes in the Gaudiya Vaishnava disciplic succession after Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura and Srila Baladeva Vidyabhusana. He was a renounced ascetic, fully engaged in chanting the holy names of Krishna and meditating on His pastimes. For

“Srila Jagannatha dasa Babaji Maharaja was respected by all the Vaisnava community and was thus known as Vaisnava Sarvabhauma, or chief amongst the Vaisnavas. There are some nice stories connecting him with the finding of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu’s birthplace recorded in Sri Navadwipa Dhama Mahatmya.

Srila Jagannatha dasa Babaji Maharaja was born around the year 1800 AD. He spent many years in Vrndavana where he became famous as a perfect devotee, though more than this is not known of his early