Jayapataka Swami with children at the Panihati Festival held at ISKCON Atlanta on June 7, 2026
On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Maha Varaha Das, on behalf of Jayapataka Swami’s Health Team & JPS Seva Committee, released the latest report on his current condition:
Hare Krishna,
Dear Devotees, Disciples, and well-wishers,
Please accept our humble obeisances,
All glories to Srila Prabhupada
As previously shared, our beloved Guru Maharaja was taken to the hospital after developing a cardiac rhythm distu
By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi,
On May 30, 2026, ISKCON Navi Mumbai, one of ISKCON’s largest temples, launched the Holistic Cancer Healing Retreat (HCHR), an initiative supporting cancer patients and caregivers through an integrative healing approach. Inaugurated by the Governor of Maharashtra, the event drew more than 200 cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, marking the launch of a program that combines medical care with emotional, psychological, and spirit
Leo is always a pleasant guy and is a safe driver. Highways 417 and 40 were smooth sailing avenues for making it to Quebec City where a new ISKCON Bhakti Yoga Centre was being born. The location, 787 Louis 14 Avenue, is the venue for a restaurant, a meditation room and workshop. The couple now running it are Ananti Shakti, a super skilled handy man with a 26 year career as an army man, disciplined and kind at the same time, and his partner, Priya Radhe, organized, clean, hostess and has a hand
By Aravinda Nimai Das
A unique cultural and devotional initiative titled “The Harmony of Heritage: Scriptural Melodies for Peace” was successfully presented by the students of Gaurang Gurukul under the guidance of Bhadra Rupa Das from the University of Geneva, Switzerland. The project was undertaken with the blessings and encouragement of Bhaktivedanta Rukmini Krishna Goswami and received active support from the Faith for Rights Framework of the Office of the United Nations High Commissione
By Atma Tattva Das,
Participants learn about yoga’s history and spiritual roots at the ISKCON temple.
Editor’s Note: As the world prepares to observe the 12th annual International Day of Yoga on June 21, celebrations are already underway across dozens of countries, bringing together millions of participants in a shared focus on health, mindfulness, and well-being. Established by the United Nations in 2014 after a resolution co-sponsored by a record 177 member states, the observance has grown in
From Back to Godhead
The ancient Greek writer Aratos tells the following story about the constellation Virgo, or the virgin. Virgo, he says, may have belonged to the star race, the forefathers of the ancient stars. In primeval times, in the golden age, she lived among mankind as Justice personified and would exhort people to adhere to the truth. At this time people lived peacefully, without hypocrisy or quarrel. Later, in the age of silver, she hid herself in the mountains, but occasionally she
From Back to Godhead
An answer to the question:
"Why is a good Christian like you worshiping a Hindu god?"
People often ask me why I changed my faith from Christianity to worship of Krsna. They ask what made me give up Christianity. I am always quick to answer that I never "gave up" Christianity. The principal instruction Jesus gave was to love God, and I believe I can best do that by worshiping and serving Krsna.
What is it that makes Krsna more attractive or meaningful to me than the God of
By Atma Tattva Das,
The Kadamba Foundation has released A Voyage to Transcendence, a posthumous compilation of teachings by His Holiness Kadamba Kanana Swami, published in connection with his annual Tirubhava Tithi observance. Compiled by his disciple Amrtavani Devi Dasi, the book continues a long-standing effort to preserve his teachings while supporting preaching initiatives in South Africa.
Now in its tenth year, the annual publication effort remains deeply personal and rooted in Kadamba Kana
By Atma Tattva Das,
Across the world, ISKCON festivals continue to attract thousands of participants each year. Ratha-yatras, kirtan festivals, cultural celebrations, and public outreach events bring devotees and newcomers together in parks, city centers, university campuses, and other public spaces. Organizers often report attendance figures, volunteer participation, prasadam distribution, and book distribution totals as measures of success.
Yet as ISKCON marks its 60th anniversary, a broader
After visiting our temple in Pasar Baru, I went up into the hills outside Jakarta to stay at Radha Govinda Mandira, which is about 2-3 hours away, depending on traffic.
This land was bought more than 40 years ago, when property in the area was inexpensive. Now it has become almost unaffordable to buy anything there. Nevertheless, a temple, guest house, ashrama and goshalla were built and our devotee community is thriving.
Each single verse of Srimad-Bhagavatam tastes like transcendental condensed milk of a Surabhi cow mixed with kesar, simply delicious and a nectar most satisfying to even conditioned souls (although it is meant to be tasted by paramhansas – liberated souls). No wonder that, along with Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam is the specific scripture meant for kali-yuga.
I am sharing another transcendental verse and its nectarean purport by Srila Prabhupada, for the pleasure of devotees, describing caus
Channel: Tattva by Keshava Maharaja
Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja delivered a session titled 'Questions About Money’ in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on June 1st 2026. 00:00 Pre-roll …
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Hare Krsna
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Śrīla Prabhupāda.
Śrīla Prabhupāda: “Simply by remembering the names of all these branches and subbranches of the three trunks I have described [Nityānanda, Advaita and Gadādhara], one attains freedom from the entanglement of material existence. Simply by remembering the names of all these Vaiṣṇavas, one can attain the lotus feet of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Indeed, simply by remembering their holy names, one achieves the fulfillment o
The Indian Sun, an Australian publication covering news, culture, business, and community affairs, recently featured ISKCON devotee Jayadev Dasa (John Richardson), tracing his remarkable journey from 1970s pop stardom to a life centered on Krishna Consciousness.
The article recounts how a chance encounter with an Indian neighbor introduced Richardson to the teachings of bhakti yoga and ultimately transformed his life. Readers will learn about his early success in the music industry, his search f
By Radha Mohan Dasa
In the Bhakti tradition within the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), the concept of māyā—the Lord’s illusory energy—is not merely a metaphysical idea but a lived psychological and spiritual reality. Māyā does not always present herself as gross material temptation. More often, she works through the refinement of identity, belief, and perception, subtly reshaping how a seeker views the world and even the path of spiritual life itself.
One of the most da
Sri Yudhisthira Maharaja said, “Oh Supreme Lord, what is the name of that Ekadashi that occurs during the dark fortnight (krishna paksha) of the extra, leap-year month of Purushottama. What is the process for observing it properly? Kindly narrate all of this to me?”
Lord Krishna, replied,
“Oh Yudhisthira, this meritorious day is called Parama Ekadashi. It bestows the great benediction of an enjoyable life and release from birth and death. The process for observing it is similar to that for obs
By Radha Mohan Das
In 2005 Ranchor Prime was introduced to the celebrated British composer Sir John Tavener, who was developing an ambitious opera based on the life of Krishna.
Their discussions soon centred on the emotional heart of the opera: the love duet between Radha and Krishna. When Tavener asked for a mantra, Ranchor suggested the Hare Krishna mantra, describing it as a divine exchange of love between Radha and Krishna. Tavener immediately recognised its power and incorporated it into th
Parasuram das, the 7th June 2026, we had a wonderful Rathayatra festival in Nottingham. It was covered by BBC Midlands The local devotees organised an excellent festival and it was also covered by BBC Midlands Jai Jagannath!
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“Bring Back Krishna Lunch!” is the message echoed by hundreds of supporters who have signed a growing petition urging University of Florida administrators to restore the beloved Krishna Lunch program to campus.
The petition, addressed to Brandi Renton, Vice President for Business Affairs, has attracted a steady stream of signatures from students, alumni, faculty, community members, and supporters from around the world. Recent signatories include Gary Weinkle, Michael Ramey, Srikrishna Vulava, Mo
