From Ananda Vrindavan Champu by Srila Kavi Karnapura Translated by Bhanu Swami & Subhaga Swami.
Now we will discuss the truth about the transcendental birthplace of Bhagavan and the appearance of Lord Sri Krishna. Once upon a time, Bhumi, the predominating deity of the earth, felt overburdened by different demons posing as members of the royal order. Feeling aggrieved upon seeing her miserable condition, the lotus-born Brahma appealed to Ksirodakasayi Visnu, the maintainer of the universe, sayi
By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada
August 1973 at the Bhaktivedanta Manor, in the countryside near London. Several thousand guests (including the Indian High Commissioner) listen to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada speak about the day Lord Krsna made His appearance on earth.
Your Excellency the High Commissioner, ladies and gentlemen, I thank you very much for your coming here and participating in this ceremony -Janmastami, the advent of Krsna.
Yamuna Devi: Three Years Ago, on Janmastami, Lord Krsna’s appearance day, I received a copy of the diary Srila Prabhupada wrote aboard the steamship Jaladuta. It’s a personal account of his first journey from India to America. Though I had read excerpts in various publications, the full handwritten text revealed a richness I had barely realized before.
Often difficult to read, the cramped and sometimes blurry script describes dramatic events with life-threatening heart attacks, repeated illness
A life-changing and memorable experience is awaiting you at the Annual MAN-tra Men’s Retreat in New Vrindaban, West Virginia on September 20-22, 2024. The popular annual event promises to be a spiritually uplifting gathering for all devotee men.
The MAN-tra Team shared what you can expect: “Special guest presentations and workshops by Sri Prahlada Das, Prasannatma Das, Yadunatha Das, and Bhuta Bhavana Das will be held, and there will even be an interactive all-women’s panel discussion. All thes
The 9th Annual India Day festival was recently held in Moscow, Russia at the “Dream Island” Landscape Park. This past weekend’s event (August 15-18th), which is the heart of the multi-day festival, welcomed more than 600,000 people. Over 2 million were estimated to attend all the festival days.
Dozens of religious and cultural organizations participated in the massive event, which included 20 themed zones, each with a wide variety of tents. ISKCON Russia, one of the leading organizations invol
My sleep is often poor, but I take advantage of the hours that steal away a precious snooze. What does such a time look like anyway? Well I can chant the bulk of my japa meditation time. I put my pen to paper to a reflection of the past day’s event. ( What you are reading now is the result of this.) I also engage in yoga stretches, even take a shower to relax those muscles or go for a walk in the midnight park nearby.
It was one of those nights.
Once the night passed and the prairie sun pe
Upcoming Festivities In Mayapur
With all these auspicious festivities fast approaching and very closely packed, we want to first use the opportunity to thank all our esteemed donors who took the month of Purushottama very seriously and off
To make our best contribution to the Krishna consciousness movement takes time, thoughtfulness, and guidance from experienced devotees dedicated to serving Srila Prabhupada’s mission.
To honor the fiftieth anniversary of Srila Prabhupada’s incorporation of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, BTG presents Part Seven of a ten-part series celebrating Srila Prabhupada’s unique, transcendental position in ISKCON, as well as every follower’s foundational relationship with him.
From Back to Godhead
A life that allows us to reunite with mother earth and offer her products to Krishna favors our spiritual growth.
Srila Prabhupada writes, “Whatever is taken from the earth either from the mines, from the surface of the globe, or from the atmosphere should always be considered the property of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and should be used for Yajna, Lord Vishnu. As soon as the process of yajna [sacrifice] is stopped, the earth will withhold all productions vegetabl
By Shauna
“In the material world everyone is thinking how they will be happy. In the spiritual world, everyone is thinking how Krishna will be happy.” -Jayapataka Swami.
We’re here to find the highest goal, and our bodies are temporary, so why would that goal be to give ourselves happiness? I’m not saying we shouldn’t try to be happy, I’m simply saying the highest happiness is found in giving happiness to others. If we relate this to the gunas, tamasic happiness is finding joy in hurting others
Wonderful to meet exalted Vaishnavas at the inauguration of ISKCON Raipur temple.
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By Savitri Devi Dasi
The Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE) will launch a Bhakti-vedanta course online on December 17, 2024. This course is designed for devotees with a Bhakti-vaibhava degree to systematically study the last six cantos of the Srīmad-Bhagavatam.
Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami shared the aim of the course, “This Bhakti-vedānta course is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Krsna consciousness and to cultivate the qualities needed to serve as humble instruments
Bowers Ponds is a nest nook within Red Deer with its gorgeous river, hard and soft wood trees, geese and ducks, everything but cars and trucks. An escape place.
Satyaurata and I took to the trails at an a.m. slot. Later in the evening Mahadev and Annapurna and I hit the same paths foe their appeal. What a way to fire up a day and then wind it down to take off its crown.
As has been observed, people are just the most mellow by trees and water - you get your balance.
I write my words on the
By Samantha Stocker-Harding:
“We have reached the end of our Women’s Be a Monk marathon, and what a success it was! The amount of incredible feedback we have received has been heartwarming. The interest in these courses has since increased with floods of applications coming in. Therefore we have decided to host two more ‘challenges’ this year!
“This incredible service has been such a beautiful journey to embark on. I feel so honoured to get the opportunity to connect with so many incredible wom
By Uttamasloka Das
In his new book Krishna’s Wonderful Form: A Guide for the Perplexed, Krishna Kshetra Swami gives his readers a “fly on the wall” immersive experience where you hear the characters in his book discuss a host of topics related to, you guessed it, Krishna’s form, particularly His deity form.
Written as a conversation between three fictional characters and Krishna Kshetra Swami, the book offers elaborate but relatable explanations on topics such as idols and idolatry, the differ
Over the last few years, the Temple of the Vedic Planetarium (TOVP) has been gathering helpful videos on the Cosmology of the Srimad Bhagavatam. These insightful presentations, offered by several well-known ISKCON devotees, authors, and scholars, provide diverse perspectives on the rich subject matter.
The TOVP offers a helpful introduction to the content, emphasizing the need for an open mind. “The subject is extremely complex and sometimes confusing because we are dealing with a subject that
There is no doubt in my mind that my days in the Prairies are enwrapped in adventure, but it is also a time for sacrifice for greater gains, in this case, for Jagannath. The 12 hours or so, that Mahadev, Annapurna and I spent on the road today is for His pleasure. Initially I was hoping to see a Chariot Fest for Him in Regina, then Winnipeg and continuing east, but the Universal Lord has His own plans. For the sake of being present at the 2nd annual “rope and wheels” event in Red Deer, I wante
So, the countdown has officially begun! Sri Krishna Janmashtami is on the 26th of August, and there are numerous opportunities for everyone to render service to their Lordship and receive His divine mercy. Let us embrace the divine presence of Krishna, celebrating His pastimes and seeking His eternal blessings.
We cordially invite the entire worldwide devotee to join us in celebrating this year’s Sri Krishna Janmashtami! Come with a heart open to receive the mercy of the Lord!
Hare krsna Hare
Rukmini Devi Dasi, an early disciple of Srila Prabhupada, spoke to global leaders at the four-day ISKCON Communications Conference held at Radhadesh in May. It was the thirtieth conference organized by ISKCON Communications Europe (ICE) and explored several relevant issues facing ISKCON today. The title of her presentation was “Srila Prabhupada and His Women Disciples in Context.”
Rukmini is the founder of the Urban Devi collective, a vibrant online platform, in addition to serving as a member
By Atma Tattva Das
When you think of the vibrant and awe-inspiring Rathayatra posters that grace festivals across the globe, one name stands out: Chakra Nadi Dasi. Her artistic rendition of Lord Jagannath, with those extra large eyes, has become a symbol synonymous with the joyous celebration of Rathayatra. This iconic image was even seen in China on a harinam banner and became the Food For Life logo in the country. It has also been used on many ISKCON festival posters, t-shirts, and various fe
