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13564324069?profile=RESIZE_584xMelbourne, 1970s — What started as a casual errand to buy marijuana ended in a life-altering spiritual journey for one young man in Melbourne.

As part of a typical day of street outreach, a devotee of the Hare Krishna movement set up near Flinders Street Station, creatively attracting passersby with incense and cheerful conversation. His goal was to share spiritual literature, especially books by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, the movement’s founder.

Among the busy crowd, a curious young m

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13564323287?profile=RESIZE_584xISKCON UK stands as a transformative force within the global Hare Krishna movement, serving as both a pioneering foundation and a contemporary model for spiritual innovation worldwide. From its historic establishment in London over five decades ago to its current role as a vibrant spiritual community, ISKCON UK has consistently demonstrated how cultural adaptation, educational excellence, and interfaith engagement can strengthen the worldwide mission of Krishna consciousness. The United Kingdom’

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By Kulavati Krishnapriya Devi Dasi

ISKCON Somerset, located in New Jersey, USA, is rapidly developing into a prominent spiritual and cultural center under the leadership of Gopi Kantha Krishna Das. What began as a small initiative has grown into a thriving congregation, marked by its commitment to Krishna consciousness, active community outreach, and structured devotional programs.

Sharing his inspiration, Gopi Kantha Krishna Das recalled, “The Bhakti Vriksha modules highlight three pillars: Nam

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13564321689?profile=RESIZE_584xBy Bhakta Dasa

The Melbourne, Australia Hare Krishna Temple recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary from May 16 to 18, 2025, marking five decades since the establishment of the Melbourne Mahaprabhu Mandir in 1975 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

The three-day Golden Jubilee event brought together devotees, community members, and spiritual leaders to honour the temple’s rich history and ongoing contributions to spiritual life in Australia.

Event Highlights:

Friday, May 16

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Chelmsford, 18th May 2025

The town renowned as the birthplace of radio experienced a new kind of transmission this weekend—the transcendental sound of the Holy Names of the Lord—as Chelmsford celebrated its first ever Jagannatha Rath Yatra. This historic and spiritually uplifting event brought together vibrant colours, melodious kirtan, rich culture, and deep devotion, marking a joyous milestone for both the local and wider community.

The streets of Chelmsford came alive as the beautifully adorn

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ISKCON’s founder Srila Prabhupada is shown in archival images lovingly offering prasadam to children — an embodiment of his enduring compassion and care for the innocent. Today, that legacy is being powerfully realized in a bold new initiative: the launch of ISKCON’s Child Protection Office Committee (CPOC) website. The official mission underscores that by safeguarding children’s well-being, “we not only nurture the future of ISKCON but also set an example for the world.” The new site (https://

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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness has orchestrated one of the most remarkable spiritual transformations of the digital age, leveraging social media platforms to spread ancient Vedic wisdom to millions worldwide. Through strategic digital outreach, ISKCON has successfully bridged the gap between timeless spiritual teachings and contemporary global challenges, creating a movement that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural barriers. This comprehensive digital presence h

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13563796875?profile=RESIZE_584xBy Manjari Gopika Devi Dasi   

Over 500 devotees gathered at ISKCON Dallas this spring to witness two sold-out performances of a new Nrsimha drama written, directed, and staged by a team of second-generation devotees. Known as the Kalachandji Players, this group is leading a grassroots revival of Krishna conscious theater—one that’s drawing standing-room-only crowds and inspiring a new generation of Vaishnava artists.

Reigniting Devotional Arts


The recent production of Nrsimhadeva marks the se

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By Atma Tattva Das

The Sri Sri Radha Radhanath Temple (SSRRT) in Chatsworth, Durban, will celebrate its 40th anniversary on 11–12 October 2025, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s visit to South Africa in 1975. Since opening in October 1985, SSRRT has drawn spiritual seekers and tourists alike with its striking “east meets west” architecture, vastu-purusha mandala design, and six daily arati ceremonies. As part of the milestone festival, the temple has launched a major fo

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As a swami I cannot be too detached from seeing a woman whose devotion in life outshines most people’s.  I was with Dhira Nitai and Yogen, two male companions, when we went to visit Dwarka who has been struggling after a stroke.  She was an exceptional leader at our Scarborough temple during her healthy years.  We will never forget her great contribution to our mission, hence, the visit.

Also on our list of visitations was a Sri Lankan woman in her 70s who is an attendee at the same temple.

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The newly established Child Protection Office Committee (CPOC) is dedicated to safeguarding the well-being, dignity, and safety of children across ISKCON’s global communities. Our mission is to create an environment where children can grow, learn, and serve joyfully, with the full support of a robust protection system.

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website: www.iskconcp.org

Here, you’ll find valuable resources on child protection, including how to recognize potential risks, ho

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I took a little bit of a different spin on my class giving for the Bhagavatam this morning, and I asked our students with the Bhakti Academy to put a very short poem together to express what was the content of the Bhagavatam today.  Here are the results, I hope you enjoy them:

Rohan:
His eyes never desired to see anything
For him the lotus feet of Krishna were everything

Amala Harinam:
Let me please the Supreme Lord,
With these senses which are never on board

Devanshi:
24 hours a day Amba

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From Back to Godhead

Krsna consciousness means God consciousness. We all have consciousness or awareness, but of what are we aware? For example, if you are pinched you will feel it that is consciousness. In our normal everyday activities we are conscious of so many things like our stomach, our dress, our relationship with others, and so on. This particular facility of consciousness is the symptom of life. Without it there exists only inert matter, lifeless and dull. What is absent from the corp

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“When we love those who love the Lord, the Lord reveals his love to us. Krishna sends his loving devotees to this world, so that we can transfer our attachment.”- Radhanath Swami

Shivananda Sen, he was taking all the 200-300 devotees from Bengal to Puri. They were walking so many days. And a little dog just started following. And that dog… he wasn’t a kind of pedigree, beautiful kind of dog. He was just the kind of dogs that you find in the streets of India. He followed. He followed. And Shivan

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From Back to Godhead

Stress, according to The World Health Organization, is the “health epidemic of the 21st century.” Demanding circumstances make us tense mentally, emotionally, and physically, and over time that tension takes a serious toll on our wellbeing. While there are many ways to deal with stress, one often overlooked and highly effective way is to cultivate a state of inner satisfaction. The word satisfaction, meaning the pleasure derived from the fulfillment of one’s wishes, expecta

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Hare Krishna. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Devotees long utilized social media platforms like Facebook to share live stream videos of spiritual teachings, kirtans, and events, connecting devotees worldwide with the wisdom of revered Gurus such as HH Kadamba Kanana Swami, HH Gopal Krishna Maharaj, HH Bhakti Charu Swami, and other devotees. However, a significant policy change by Facebook, effective February 19, 2025, threatens this digital heritage. The new

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Eshant Garg: For years, I adhered to the Ritvik belief system, convinced that it represented the most faithful continuation of Srila Prabhupada’s legacy. Like many others, I was drawn to its simplicity and the comfort it offered — that we could remain connected to Srila Prabhupada without the complexities of formal initiation through living spiritual masters. However, over time, sincere introspection and exposure to broader perspectives led me to question, and eventually leave, the Ritvik syste

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By Parabhakti Dasa

On Monday, May 19, 2025, Pope Leo XIV held a special audience in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace, meeting with representatives of various religious groups who had come to Rome for his inaugural Mass. This included Orthodox and Protestant leaders, as well as representatives from Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, and Jain communities.

This is a significant gesture, clearly demonstrating a desire not only to continue along the path of interreligious dialogue but

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13563056862?profile=RESIZE_584xBy Atma Tattva Das

Over 10,000 people gathered to celebrate unity in diversity through devotion, culture, and color in Sandton, Africa’s richest square mile. On the first weekend of May 2025, weather forecasts predicted a sharp drop in temperature, but sunny conditions prevailed during the fourth annual Rathayatra Festival. Organized by ISKCON Sandton in partnership with the Africa Ratha Yatra Alliance (ARYA), this year’s event, themed “Culturally Many, Spiritually One,” attracted over 10,000 a

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Srimal and I were climbing up the stairs by the beach at Lake Erie to return to his vehicle when we met halfway two men who were tourists.  They looked like they were from the middle east.

“Good morning!  How are you?” I asked.  It was they who were curious and who asked where we are from.

“I’m from Canada, and he (Srimala) is from here.  How about you?”

They replied spontaneously, “Jordan.”

“That’s nice.”  In a subtle way they indicated that the dialogue was over, as brief as it was, a

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