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Today on Sri Nrsimha-caturdasi, Visvambhar and Gaura Vani released a new single, Armor of Nrsimha

In celebration of this, Visvambhar and Gaura Vani told the story of the half-man, half-lion form of Krishna and His child devotee Prahlad on Facebook today. This epic story from the Srimad Bhagavatam (arguably the greatest collected work on Bhakti) draws us into awareness of our own faith and into dialogue with our own inner devils and angels.

Read more: https://iskconnews.org/gaura-vani-releases-

The Cherry Blossom Festival is a big draw at High Park. Apart from tree beauty and the great weather, it being the weekend and Mother’s Day remembrance tomorrow, all this stacked up to bring the crowds. We kirtan fans took advantage of the situation and, like in 2021, plopped ourselves on the grass near the park’s entrance to deliver the goods; mantra power.

Power there is in this ancient practice. Ajamila and Vrkodhara alternated with leading the chant, and in-between I spoke a few words to th

He enjoyed half-killing animals and watching them writhe in pain.
But before long he wouldn't harm and ant…

Once, as the holy sage Narada was making his way to Allahabad, India, he came upon a deer writhing in pain on the forest floor. It was pierced with an arrow, and its legs were broken. Farther along, Narada saw a boar twisting in agony it, too, pierced with an arrow, its legs broken. Still farther, a rabbit was going through the same torment. All this suffering pained Narada's heart, for de

I was distributing at the Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, and, as usual, was stopping people by asking, “Did you get one yet?”

A student stopped and said, to my surprise, “Yeah, man, I have these books. Krishna is my Lord and Master.”

I asked him, “Which one of these books did you read to come to that conclusion?”

He pointed to the “Journey of Self Discovery” and said, “That book changed my life. I actually found it on the ground about two years ago, and when I read it, I was convinced tha

It was really good to get out of the city. Actually, it was liberating to get in between the two cities, Toronto and Ottawa, because twixt the two population densities lies the country side; rolling hills, barns, blue skies, etc.

I asked our driver, Mahadeva, as we sailed along on serene Highway 7, “Do you think we could take a break, stop and hit that trail?” I was implying that I get some physio in and walk a stretch of that 22,000-kilometre trail known as “The Great Trail.” And so Mahadeva,

The San Diego temple is now ready to offer a service to other temples in North America. If you don’t have the facility locally, and you have a bhakta or someone serious about experiencing ashram life, we are now offering either six months or a one-year seminar/retreat. Serious candidates only, please.

We promise to send your bhaktas back well-trained, matured, and enlivened. We want to offer the chance for young men to experience ashram life and serious study and training (including learning ha

By Zach McDonald and Acyuta-bhava das

A new ocean appeared in a Chicago suburb, and many came to see its unveiling. That ocean is, of course, an ocean of mercy brought upon ISKCON Naperville by the presence of the new Srila Prabhupada murti. An estimated 600 people visited the small temple room to celebrate this momentous occasion on the appearance of Lord Sri Ramachandra, Rama Navami. The impact was immediately felt by those visiting the temple. Dozens of devotees danced in ecstasy, while in t

A few stories from Ekantita-buddi dasa who has been distributing books in Chernivtsi, Ukraine since the beginning of the military conflict in the Eastern parts of Ukraine.

By Ekantita-buddi dasa

April 27, 2020

It’s been a month since we distribute books in Chernivtsi. Already distributed more than 1000 books for April.

It is very difficult to practice and maintain your faith on your own. But when you start preaching and telling others about Krishna, then everything starts to come alive. And you

Our London-based Food For All team has established a field kitchen for Ukrainian refugees and have since been providing 2500 hot meals per day.

In this video, you will see Food For All travel to Bucha, Irpen, Harkiv, and Lviv, and witness the devastation left behind.

After an incredibly successful first impact, we are now looking to set up additional kitchens, so we can offer support to refugees in Lviv and the Czech & Polish borders. We are continuing to fund our efforts in Ukraine whilst we s

Nowadays when you wake up in the morning it is not uncommon to hear one of the sweetest song birds around. Even at 4 am (my general time to roll out of bed) I am greeted by the optimistic feathered friend in the form of the common robin. This most prominent of spring birds flies from tree to tree but also takes quality time on grass or soil, bobbing along, looking for breakfast. This welcoming red-breasted creature is well-equipped for yanking out of the earth the juiciest of worms. I really ju

Govardhana Hill is eternally present in the spiritual world. There, the Govardhana Hill is much greater than the Govardhana that we know here. It is described that Govardhana Hill was touching the clouds. Nowadays, Govardhana Hill is not touching the clouds. Nowadays, Govardhana Hill is much smaller. But it is said that at the time of Krsna, Govardhana Hill on earth was so high that the Gandharvas when they were flying in their planes would sometimes smash into Govardhana Hill if they were not

The Stouffville group is great; very attentive to the message based on verses 8 and 9 of Chapter Five (Bhgavad Gita). The theme established was what is good separation and what is bad separation?

First of all, Krishna addresses, through the channel of sankhya philosophy, that the body must be seen as separate from the self. For instance, He mentions that merely talking, sleeping, breathing, and even evacuating – all actions of the body – are to be perceived as aloof from the person, the soul. E

Washing Post recently wrote an article about an issue that environmentalists and vegetarians have been aware of for decades, the link between the cattle ranching industry and the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest. In looking back at the history of Washington Post articles on this subject, they have been regularly covering the subject from varying angles as far back as 2014. This is quite significant considering the reach and influence of the Washington Post.

The Article, THE AMAZON, UNDONE

The Gita verse for the Windsor group today is a strong endorsement to the principle of the soul’s transmigration. Verse 15.8 describes how the living entity carries different conceptions of life from one body to another, as the air carries aromas. The group found the concept most interesting, on the point that impressions which trigger desire determine one’s subsequent body.

Our Gita chat with Windsor was a stimulating morning session and I believe all mornings should be blessed with some philo

A companion article to “The Bhagavad Gita and the Path to Justice” appearing on Dandavats on June 25.(http://www.dandavats.com/?p=86759)

Mahabharata works on many levels. It is itihasa – history, that which occurred. It’s also good literature with wonderful stories. Mahabharata is also a book of knowledge, classified as the fifth Veda. Mahabharata is specifically meant to help us understand and appreciate the nuanced meanings and principles of dharma.

Dharma impacts us in many ways: through our

By Bhakta Rock

“I was standing in Union Square park, in downtown San Francisco, with a little box of books. There was an art festival going on, so I slipped in and out of the park so the security wouldn’t bother me.

“At around 10:30 a.m. I noticed a very familiar face walking through the show with his family. It was Robin Williams, a leading American actor and comedian. To get his attention creatively, I fanned out the books I had in my hand and waved them near his face as he walked toward me.

I once saw a movie about a man who woke up frustrated. As he was going through every aspect of his morning feeling frustrated, nothing worked in his house. Then when he finally pulled out of his driveway, a kid on a skateboard cut him off, and he thought “why does that kid always go behind me when I’m pulling out; doesn’t he have a brain in his head?” Next, he drove down to the coffee shop to get his morning coffee, but as he approached the door, somebody stepped in front of him, blocking the e

His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami Maharaj’s condition has deteriorated with further complications post surgery. The specialist doctor team have just taken him into emergency surgery now.
Please intensify your prayers.

Medical update: 17:08 SAST 30/04
Hare Krishna
His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami Maharaj is not critical at this stage.
The coagulation medication is taking effect. The internal bleeding is reducing. Thankfully, the surgeon and medical team have now ruled out having to go back i