I was about to turn a corner where two women and two dogs were set in comfort on, or by, a bench, when a jogger passed by. One of the two dogs snarled at the man who was agitated.
“Hold on to your animal!” he angrily demanded. One of the women didn’t take too kindly at his remark and snapped back with colourful words. I stopped my stroll and mentioned to the two women that people show little tolerance, referring to the jogger. The one more extroverted woman switched the topic.
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The Gradations of Bhakti-Yoga in Kapiladeva’s Teachings By Yadunandana Swami Introduction Among the many theological discourses of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, the dialogue between Lord Kapiladeva and His mother Devahūti stands out for its precise analysis of bhakti-yoga, the path of devotion (Canto 3, Chapter 29). Kapiladeva, an incarnation of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, explains how the practice of devotion can appear in different forms according to the influence of the three modes of mat
Srila Prabhupada and devotees during a visit to New Vrindaban.
Prabhupada: Yes. . . . Caitanya Mahāprabhu was interested only on the spiritual platform. He had no idea of material side. He rejected material side.
Satsvarupa: But don’t we do that also?
Prabhupada: No. Our position is different. We are trying to implement Krishna consciousness in everything. – Conversation, Mayapura, February 14, 1977
In the Kali-yuga, this present age, the diseases of quarrel, greed, and hypocrisy are flaring
On the eve of Srila Prabhupada’s Appearance Day, the Vyasa-puja book team has announced an exciting new development: the launch of a dedicated Vyasa Puja website and a Vyasa Puja mobile app. These platforms aim to expand access and enhance the experience beyond the .pdf version released last week.
The new website and app come with several added features. A photo gallery brings together images of Srila Prabhupada in one place, with more photographs from ISKCON yatras around the world scheduled
Atmaram is a spirit soul in a Spanish body who knows how to pick at the guitar strings, singing the praises of the Divine Mother and Divine Father. “Radha Madhava” is the name of the bhajan (devotional song). He’s had some throat challenges since his arrival here in Canada, otherwise, his voice is like that of a Gandharva (angel).
I was asked to deliver the morning class today and I said, “Under one condition – that Atmarama sings the invocational song, ‘Radha Madhava’.” Atmarama was
There are many valuable lessons to be learned by leaders who want to resolve conflicts between two parties amicably. It requires a great deal of spiritual maturity, patience, respect for both parties, mode of goodness to deal with issue etc.
On being pleased with both parties
SP writes : “When the Lord came, He was pleased with everyone; therefore it is stated here, krtsna-prasada-sumukham. The Lord knew that even the offensive doormen were His pure devotees, although by chance they committed a
Ambassador Kristensen shares a ghee lamp during his August 5th visit to ISKCON Delhi.
Earlier this month, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, Ambassador of Denmark to India, paid a special visit to the ISKCON Delhi temple—his first visit to a Krishna temple since assuming his new role. Sharing his thoughts on X, he remarked that he was “impressed by the efforts to promote the learnings of Krishna as well as your community services, including the distribution of food.”
Yudhistir Govinda Das, ISKCON’s
The Bhadra Campaign, an effort to spread the nectar of the Srimad Bhagavatam, was launched on March 15 and lasts through September 7. As Bhadra Purnima, a very auspicious full moon day and the end of the Bhadra Campaign, approaches, the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT) is launching a new arts contest for all devotees around the world to creatively express their love and devotion to Srila Prabhupada through art, video, or poetry.
Participants will create an art piece based on a chosen phrase that
Perhaps we could call it “Lions Week” because globally there has been a sensation of the airing of the film, Mahavatar Narasingha about the lion/man avatar. Aswin Kumar’s animated masterpiece is in theatres worldwide. I didn’t even know there was a Cineplex complex in the Manual Life Building in our neighbourhood where this epical tale became a screen reality the last few nights. Tonight was my night.
I received reviews from cities across Canada by our members with high praises. I ha
What will happen to me after death?
In the second chapter of Bhagavad Gita Lord Krishna explains this subject to Arjuna in great detail. Arjuna was faced with a situation where, in order to uphold dharma, he had to fight and kill people who were very dear to him, his own relatives and friends. As one might expect, it caused great disturbance to Arjuna, and when he finally saw the people with whom he was going to fight, he lost all composure and began to cry.
Arjuna threw down his bow and told
Every Indian Independence Day invites gratitude, pride, and sober reflection. For devotees, it also invites a distinctly Vaishnava lens. When the young Abhay Charan first met Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura in the early 1920s, he was urged to dedicate his life to spreading Lord Caitanya’s message in English. Alongside that charge came a deeper caution, often summarized as, “Politicians will change, but politics will remain.” In other words, even legitimate victories in the civic sphere canno
In late 2024, the African Regional Governing Body (ARGB) was formally established to improve coordination, unify leadership, and enhance the strategic implementation of ISKCON’s mission across the African continent. As a regional extension of the Governing Body Commission (GBC), the ARGB was created to serve Africa’s diverse and expanding yatra through structured collaboration and regionally informed leadership.
Presiding over this newly formed body is Harideva Das, the ARGB’s first Chairperso
Acyuta Gopi, the Grammy-nominated kirtan artist, is ushering devotional music into a new era—without compromising its spiritual essence. Her recent feature in Rolling Stone India highlights how she blends traditional heart-centered chanting with storytelling.
Born into a Krishna-conscious family in Brooklyn, she grew with the temple’s rhythms—kartāls, bells, and incense—yet recognized that kirtan holds universal appeal. At events like Poland’s Woodstock Festival, she has witnessed thousands
In a bold push to expand Krishna consciousness across the continent, the ISKCON North American Regional Governing Body (NA-RGB) is championing the 3/35 Vision — an inspiring call to engage 3% of the population in Krishna consciousness by the year 2035. Achieving this ambitious target will require cooperation, strategic planning, and a unified approach across all zones, with equal focus on strengthening existing centers and fostering new projects.
On July 6, devotees from across North America g
I completed my trip to British Columbia, and it was Norm who stood out in the end after meeting him a third time.
NORM
I met a man by the name Norm
At the time of a big snowstorm
Like most of us, he's no Plato
He confessed he'd become a couch potato
He'd been clicking that one-eyed monster
Switching channels slower then faster
His sedentary role made him quite fat
With 300 pounds all under his hat
One day he accidentally got electrocuted
Said it was
Though the yesteryear’s fire did damage, some items remained untouched. The school was unscathed. Also, its apricot tree that experienced an amazing crop of fruit at Saranagati’s centre just off of Rathayatra Lane. I took advantage of it. Three of the sweetest were enough to gratify the palate. I did the same with the choke cherry tree at our host’s home, just as Jaya Govinda and I were about to leave the valley destined for Kamloops.
We had a good sadhana together along with other sa
By Mukunda Goswami
The swami arrived in Los Angeles the day before the show and spent the afternoon recuperating from the flight in his apartment on Saturn Street. The following night, we headed down to the studios for our first television appearance. March met us at the door and led us through a warren of corridors to a small room.
The 4th Annual Color Fest hosted by ISKCON Farmington Hills on July 26th was a vibrant celebration of culture, devotion, and unity, drawing an unprecedented 1,200 participants—the largest turnout in the festival’s history. Each year, attendance has steadily grown, making this event a cherished tradition for the congregation, the local community, and guests from across Michigan.
The festival, held in the temple parking lot, offered a joyful experience of Indian culture, the chanting of the holy
is set to host a transformative 10-Day ISKCON Deity Worship Training, a program that has already elevated worship standards in temples around the world. The initiative aims to strengthen and inspire Deity worship practices across North America by making world-class training accessible to as many devotees as possible.
To encourage broad participation, New Vrindaban is offering free accommodations and three prasadam meals daily to all registered participants. The only expense for attendees is t
Jaya Govinda was generous to take me to Saranagati, the Vaishnava Village set in the mountains in Venables Valley. We had a jolly and holy time in Burnaby, at the temple, to honour the birthday of Balarama. This famous brother of Krishna is remembered with pomp and circumstance, and lucky for Jaya and I, we were set to celebrate a second time in the evening in the Valley.
Google was telling us to avoid the main highway and take to the number 7. That proved nostalgic for me because it
