Acharya is one who follows the instructions of Lord. Sentimental speculation or imaginative ecstasy is the resulting symptom of deviating from the bonafide succession. An Acharya is known on the merit of loyalty to the line of descending transcendental knowledge. Such a personality is the rightful preacher of Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is explained in the purports of Srila Prabhupada which he had also exhibited in his life.
There are three factors broadly considered for adjustments of the religiou
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An update of Agnideva’s Prabhu’s condition: The following report is not a pleasant one to read. Please keep your donations coming. We have yet to reach our goal of $100,000.
In order to address the issue of Agnideva Prabhu’s cardiac problems, it was necessary to get him breathing on his own without the ventilator. Sedation was reduced slightly to test his neurological reflexes – a prerequisite to removing the respiratory equipment. As a result of the sedation being reduced, he was able to move
By Radha Mohan Das
As thousands gathered for the Diwali fireworks at Bhaktivedanta Manor, the temple leaders and a host of community and political leaders, took to the stage to launch the Nainika Tikoo Memorial Trust’s allergy awareness campaign for places of worship. The gathered crowd listened with baited breath as Lakshmi Kaul and Vinod Tikoo spoke of the tragic loss of their beloved 9-year-old daughter, Nainika, who lost her life in May due to a massive allergic reaction. As Lakshmi describ
The GBC Executive Committee joins the devotees of ISKCON Fiji in honoring the life of His Grace Vasudeva Prabhu, a pioneer in establishing Krsna consciousness in Fiji.
From the moment Vasudeva Prabhu first saw the devotees from the window of a Sydney office building, his immediate desire was to know Srila Prabhupada. He asked, “Who has tranformed these people?”
He finally met Srila Prabhupada while His Divine Grace’s flight from Australia to the United States stopped in Fiji for just two hours.
By Paramadayala Nityananda Das
The title is meant to call attention to the fact that this question assumes the either/or fallacy.
Pusta Krishna: He said that morning “What can we do, Prabhupada?” He said, “What can we do? If we do not compromise, we will make enemies.”
Prabhupada: No, you’ll not compromise; at the same time, you’ll not make enemies. That is tactics. If you make enemies, then what is your tactics? You must speak the truth; at the same time he’ll not be displeased (Morning walk,
By Sacinandana Swami
Night is falling quickly this winter evening, and it is snowing again. I am sitting in our little Gaura Bhavan Ashram, on the shore of Lake Wannensee, and thinking about each of you whom I met during the past year. I want to send you a message of hope – realistic hope.
Throughout my pilgrimage to Vrindavan, India, a sweet realization entered my awareness again and again. That is, Krishna is unlimitedly merciful. We simply need to be willing to accept His mercy and turn to H
The 2nd Rama Vijayotsava / Dussehra was celebrated with much fan and fare on the Vedic Center Grounds on Oct 1, 2017. About 500 people attended.
There were many playthings for children. Delicious snacks and food was served. The program started with Harinam Sankirtan.
Nice cultural program was done with young children performing various classical Vedic dances and singing.
Sundar Kand from Ramayana was enacted. Hanumanji was well like by the young and old and everyone enjoyed the play. All cha
Dear Srila Prabhupada,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to you!
As always, this is a day of mixed emotions for me. On the one hand, there is the pain of separation. Although you departed from our material vision 40 years ago, it seems to me as if it was only yesterday. In material relationships, the grief one feels when a loved one leaves this world is often mitigated with the passing of time. But in transcendental relationships, the pain in one’s heart only increases with each d
By Vrajendranandan Das
Director National Communications (India)
Respected Maharajas and Prabhus,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
By the blessings of Srila Prabhupada and after constant follow ups from our end, HH Gopal Krishna Goswami Maharaja, Governing Body Commissioner, ISKCON and the undersigned had the privilege of a very special audience with Shri. Ramnath Kovind, the Honorable President of India, today -20th October, 2017.
The President received Mahar
“I’ve given you this big ISKCON movement. If you can, please expand it. At least maintain it. Don’t let this decrease. Please cooperate”, and then Prabhupada started to cry. Everyone in the room started crying. That was probably the most painful moment of my life, to see Prabhupada cry… (His Grace Udayananda Prabhu, Srila Prabhupada Memories).
In 1965, when Srila Prabhupada left the auspicious land of Vrndavan to come to the west, no one thought he would be so successful; even his own God-famil
By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON New Vrindaban Communications
At the second annual Rathayatra in Wheeling, West Virginia – New Vrindaban’s neighboring city – on July 8th, over two-and-a-half thousand locals delighted in Lord Jagannath’s parade. When interviewed they said they loved the energy, prasadam, trying out japa meditation, and the family-friendly activities.
Wheeling Mayor Glenn Elliot spoke at the event, saying he was honored New Vrindaban had chosen Wheeling for the Festival and praising
By Giriraj Swami
(Adapted from a talk given in Houston, November 1, 2008)
We have gathered at the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada on the auspicious occasion of his disappearance festival. When we were with His Divine Grace in Surat on his guru maharaja’s disappearance day, he remarked that on the absolute platform there is no difference between the appearance and disappearance of the spiritual master—just like the sunrise and sunset, both are beautiful.
Srila Prabhupada always glorified Krsna as
By Tamoharadasa (ACBSP)
All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!
It is only possible to deliver a conditioned jiva from Maya,
By divine intervention of God.
To a realm that is higher;
Ecstatically deep and broad.
An ocean of liquid love!
In His mercy, to bring us there,
He sent us Srila Prabhupada.
Sri Krsna Caitanya desired to moisten the dried-up souls.
To acheive it,
He not only comes Himself, But Nitai-Balarama empowered Srila Prabhupada,
To bountiful conceive it.
A world encircling garland of prem
By Deena Bandhu Das
May you all have a blessed Govardhana Puja!
Sab ko Govardhana Puja ki badhaai ho!
This is our Halevah Hill with laddu boulders and cookie trees. In the front corner is Govinda Kunda!
By Kevala-Bhakti Dasa (Keshav)
The Toronto Hare Krishna temple will be celebrating Govardhana Puja on Friday, October 20, 2017. Govardhana Puja is an especially "sweet" festival!
During the time of Lord Krishna, the villagers of Vrindavan used to honour King Indra, the demigod responsible for providing rain for harvest. One day, young Krishna convinced the villagers to celebrate Govardhana Hill instead of Lord Indra because it was the soil of the hill that provided grass for the cows and bulls
By Bhakta Wilfred
The Hare Krishna training centre (HKTC) was officially opened in 11th January 2017 by HH. Krishna Gopal Maharaja. Prior to its official opening, the Programs had been in operation since April 2011. With an initial population of 5 students, the centre has seen steady and consistent growth since then and now the total population stands at 43 full time residents and a number of part time weekend only residents.
There is emphasis on early morning meditation on the Holy name of Kri
October 16, 2017, GBC Midterm General Meeting
On October 15th and 16th, HH Hridayananda Das Goswami and HG Brahma Tirtha Prabhu met with the GBC Body and a special subcommittee to discuss some mutual philosophical concerns and Krishna West.
The committee members included the GBC Executive Committee–Bhakti Charu Swami, Madhu Sevita Das & Bhaktivaibhava Swami–as well as Sivarama Swami, Radhanath Swami, Guru Prasad Swami, Prahladananda Swami, Badrinarayan Swami, Bir Krishna Das Goswami and Praghos
Within the scenic, spiritually surcharged Govardhana Ecovillage outside of Mumbai, India, some two dozen participants from various parts of the world attended the Zonal Supervisor Course’s second and last residential session.
We enjoyed the company of leaders from India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Italy, Hungary, Latvia/Lithuania and Kenya, including four sannyasis – desirous to improve their skill-set to better serve Srila Prabhupada’s mission. The course was also graced by the teaching of two GBC m
By Prishni devi dasi
Krishna-kripa dasa is known for his blissful engagement traversing the planet singing the glories of the Holy Name. But three decades ago he began what may appear to be a very different kind service with the Bhaktivedanta Institute: In 1988 he visited the San Diego branch and offered to engage his BA in Computer Science from Brown University, in its scientific preaching mission. The San Diego BI team – Sadaputa, Drutakarma, and Madhavendra Puri Prabhus – invited him in. He
Agnideva Das leads kirtan
Beloved kirtaniya and Prabhupada disciple Agnideva Das is reported to be in a stable but serious condition in an Australian hospital.
Agnideva had come to Australia straight after a visit to New Zealand, touring both countries to inspire devotees and the public through kirtan.
He was admitted into the Intensive Care Unit in Sydney Hospital on October 14th after the devotee driving him noticed that he was in pain while breathing.
Doctors found that he had a lung infect
