I am happy to know that in Guyana the hunting and killing of jaguars is unlawful. The jaguar is the national animal of the country and so it is with pride that conservationists keep a vigilant watch over this beautiful creature. Now, in all my visits to Guyana, I've never come fact to face with this wild cat in the wilderness, and I certainly hope to keep it that way. Even when I walked Guyana's coastline, I never really found myself in the thickets of the interior for the opportunity. The
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A ten-year-old wonders, “Will Krishna recognize us when we return to Him?”
“Oh, these ropes of desires are strange indeed! A person tightly bound by them runs all around seeking happiness, but one freed from them stays calmly in one place.” (Niti-shastra)
“What’s it like to go back home to Krishna?” wondered ten-year-old Kiran at the weekly gathering for children from our congregation.
I responded by speaking about Goloka Vrindavana, our real home, where we aspire t
If time is relative, what about space? How to make time go slowly, or faster?
Most of us live constantly busy, living with the idea that there is not sufficient time. It would not be nice if we could stretch and contract the time at will, getting more time to do things we want, making pleasurable moments last for an eternity, and painfully experiences pass in a moment?
The good news is that time is relative. Time works differently in different parts of the cosmos. It can be stretched or contr
Practicing devotees should always feel grateful and obliged to those who assist us in developing our dormant love for Lord Krishna. Material consciousness teaches us to exploit others and it can be summed up in the “use and abuse” culture that pervades modern society. In other words, we use something or somebody temporarily until our senses are satisfied and then throw them away. It is the opposite in spiritual life.
We should always be appreciative to anyone who inspires us in our attempt in p
Every time I visit Guyana, I get treated to an all-exotic meal by Paramatma. Well, he does the planting and harvesting of the organic veggies and fruits. His good wife cooks them, or in the case of fruit, prepares it with flair. The year I walked Guyana, they hosted me to an unforgettable dinner. Last year he brought me to his farm and showed me his yield. Just this evening, after a lively padayatra procession in the streets, Paramatma told me of an incident in his orchard.
"I was using
Lord Nityananda’s furthest reaching mercy.
As we reflect on our lives, we can agree that the help and support of others has always brought about desired changes that would otherwise not have been possible if we kept struggling on our own.
By the help of others, possibilities – starting with our birth in the present body – suddenly come into our reach. Doors open, unexpected connections are made, inspirations given, etc. All by the initiative of others.
But, what about help and support in our sp
Today is Varaha Dwadasi, the auspicious appearance day of Lord Varahadev, Boar incarnation.
vasati dasana-sikhare dharani tava lagna
sasini kalanka-kaleva nimagna
kesava dhrita-sukara-rupa jaya jagadisa hare
0 Kesava! O Lord of the universe! O Lord Hari, who have assumed the form of a boar! All glories to You!
The earth, which had become immersed in the Garbhodaka Ocean at the bottom of the universe, sits fixed upon the tip of Your tusk like a spot upon the moon.
“Today is the incarnation day o
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We are very glad to announce admissions for the Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha Research Center (BVRC) @ ISKCON Govardhan Eco Village that facilitates the systematic study of Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, Caitanya Caritamrta, etc.
Please find the admission notice for this academic year's courses (Bhakti Shastri & Bhakti Vaibhav)
Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha Research Center (BVRC
January 9 – 12, 2020, Washington D.C.
Fifty-one devotees from around the United States and Canada came representing their temples and preaching centers. Badrinarayan Swami, Anuttama das and Praharana devi dasi came to represent the GBC. Manorama das came in support of the ISKCON Youth Ministry, Janaki devi dasi represented the NA CPO, and Vraja Vihari das, the head of ISKCON Resolve also participated.
This is the third year the meetings have been created and run by second generation devotees he
My sister - nineteen-year old, wheelchair-bound, muscular-dystrophic Madana-mohana-mohini dasi from Pune, India—really wanted to participate in book distribution during the marathon month, in December 2019, because it is so dear to Srila Prabhupada.
Mohini’s health not being so supportive, she made a compromise: “I’ll just go to a few neighboring apartments, maybe give out a couple of books, and see how my body responds.” Later in the month, after gathering courage for many days, she and I fina
When three of us arrived at the major Suriname Airport, the official looked at my legal name which is Vis, with its origins in the Netherlands. Because Dutch is the official language here, the official burst into a big smile. "So you're a Vis?" he asked.
I responded, "Yes, I'm a fish. I love the water."
He chuckled.
Santosh, who is an anthropology/archaeology student, took us to these amazing black-water springs. Here I proved I was a fish, as my name translates. Nearby, Santosh t
We are gathered here to celebrate the appearance day of Sri Advaita Acharya. Advaita Acharya is an incarnation of Maha-vishnu. In terms of pastimes, He appeared before Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and so was considered an elder by Mahaprabhu. He was actually older than Lord Chaitanya’s own father.
Advaita Acharya, although Vishnu Himself, was in the mood of a Vaishnava. As a Vaishnava, He felt compassion for the fallen conditioned souls who were suffering without Krishna consciousness. Although pre
We have 12 days to build the Jaladuta, please spread the word.
The mercy of Srila Prabhupada is freely available, Carpe Diem.
“Your program for extending Sankirtana Party activities to the nearby towns and cities and universities is very welcome. I have received similar good report of such extended Sankirtana Party tours or trips from many other centers in Europe as well as America. Lord Caitanya’s desire was that this chanting of the Holy Names be spread to every town and village on the face o
jaya jaya sundara nanda-kumāra
saurabha-sańkaṭa-vṛndāvana-vihita-vasanta-vihāra
“O handsome son of Nanda, O Lord who enjoys springtime pastimes in the fragrant forest of Vrndavana, all glories to You! All glories to You!”
– Srila Rupa Goswami
VASANTA PANCHAMI DARSHAN GALLERY
Vasanta Panchami usually takes place during the month of January or February, and marks the first official day of spring. The spring season signifies new life and joy, and Mother Nature shares that jubilation in the form
Question: The Supreme Lord is quoted as paraṁ satyam (the Supreme Truth). But then we see Krsna saying to Mother Yashoda that He has not eaten the clay. Is He saying a lie or is it the truth?
He is saying a lie. Krsna can lie, that we all know.
Question: But then how is Krsna called paraṁ satyam?
Yes, He is the Supreme Truth and the Supreme Truth can also lie. But the lying is only for enjoyment. So it is not that it means that the Supreme Truth is not the Supreme Truth. Krsna is still the Su
Time to move on. I had a great brunch with dear friend, Guru Prasad Swami. He was also on the move. After he left, I was left with a queue of people, each of whom just wanted to have a few minutes with me, in private. Some advice. Some direction. Some blessing.
I could see the talent in the community. But now, it was time to go. Off to Port of Spain Airport where I gathered a few more souls for a few last minutes. And as I was giving attention, I could see out of the corner of my eye
Don't build your house in shifting sand, build it on a solid rock foundation." - Paraphrased from the teachings of Jesus Christ.
As I close my eyes to chant japa and open my eyes a little while later, I notice that something has changed. Either someone who was chanting along has got up and left or someone new joins the chanting. As I close my eyes to chant in the Kirtan on the beach and open my eyes a little while later, I notice that the scene has changed. As I go outside Goa for a few days fo
Happy Vasanta Panchami, Vrindavan’s first day of spring, which is the appearance day of Srimati Visnupriya Devi, Sri Pundarika Vidyanidhi, Sri Raghunandana Thakura, and Srila Raghunatha Dasa Gosvami; the disappearance day of Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura. May they shower their mercy upon us all.
Hare Krishna.
It is now customary that, while still in the dark just before dawn, I go for a notable stroll with comrades, across the street from the temple, The usual features are there in that modest residential neighbourhood—the potholes in the road, half-built homes, and canines who bark and gather like a bunch of gangsters. They, the gangsters, are not much to worry about. They can be loud. They can come forward to huff and puff, but they are not a match for our bhakti brigade. We are merely walking
